[4] He was a regular starter for Busan in his first professional season, playing in a number of positions, including winger, wing-back and full-back.

He made his debut as a substitute in a 2–0 win over Costa Rica on 7 September, and his first start came in the AFC Asian Cup against China on 16 January 2019.

Kim was named in South Korea's final squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Kim played every minute of Korea's campaign as they progressed from the group stage and exited at the Round of 16.

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