He was traded for Kim Dong-hyun, member of South Korea national team.
Gyeongnam FC fans complained, and te team blanked his back number for 2009 season.
[1] On 6 January 2012, Kim joined the Pohang Steelers on a season-long loan, including an option to make the switch permanent in 2013.
On 31 July 2005, he debuted in a 2005 East Asian Football Championship match against China PR.
In 2010's Asia record is including 2010 FIFA Club World Cup results.