[1][2] He was a semi-finalist in the men's singles WH2 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo.

He lost in the bronze medal match to Chan Ho Yuen of Hong Kong.

[3][4] In 2000, Kim suffered a spinal cord injury while working at a chemical plant, paralyzing his lower extremities.

[5] In 2003, Kim spent three months at the National Rehabilitation Center in Seoul and discovered para-badminton which would eventually become one of his hobbies.

He eventually turned the hobby into a career and began competing in international para-badminton tournaments.