Lee started his kabaddi career at the age of 18 when he was preparing for physical education studies at college.

In two years, he was selected for the South Korean national kabaddi team as a junior at Dong-eui University.

[5] After winning bronze as a member of the national team at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, Lee captured his first top-level international medal at the 2014 Asian Games where South Korea clinched bronze in the men's kabaddi tournament.

After the Asian Games, Lee moved to India to join the Pro Kabaddi League.

Lee was the most valuable foreign player in 2017 Pro Kabaddi League after he was retained by Bengal Warriors for 80.3 Lakhs.