Lee featured primarily as a substitute in his first two years with the club, but became a first team regular under new manager Cho Deok-je.

[4] On 22 December 2022, Lee agreed to return to Korea and signed a contract with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors beginning on 1 January 2023.

Lee scored against Iran and China in the group stages as Korea went on to win the tournament to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games.

He made his debut for South Korea national football team on 25 March 2021 in a friendly against Japan.

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