He played as an outside hitter for Suwon KEPCO Vixtorm from 2017 to 2020 and Daejeon Samsung Fire Bluefangs from 2020 until his death in 2022.

[2] In his second year, Kim left the team because of the difficulties he faced with the lifestyle of a volleyball professional and he cut off contact.

[13] The team advanced to the finals, but lost 0–3 against Iran; Kim was bestowed the Blocking Award.

His home in Suwon was visited by an acquaintance that day at around 3:00 pm KST, who found Kim dead.

[18] An investigation by the Suwon Nambu Police Station [ko] determined that there was no evidence of foul play.

[16] Entertainer Hong Seok-cheon mourned Kim, lamenting his inability "to save another friend".

[20] Two days after his death, in their match against Ansan OK Financial Group Okman, the players of Daejeon Samsung Fire Bluefangs wore a ribbon on their jerseys in tribute to Kim.