She attended Choo Ang University and turned professional in 2002.

Kim won two tournaments on the LPGA of Korea Tour in 2003 and a third in 2004.

Her first win on the LPGA Tour came at the first official money event of the 2006 season, the SBS Open at Turtle Bay.

LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0) Amateur Professional

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