He is part of the South Korea men's national volleyball team.

In the 2016 V-League Draft, Lee was selected sixth overall by the Hyundai Capital Skywalkers.

In the 2016–17 season, Lee won his first championship, helping the Skywalkers clinch their third V-League title.

In May 2017 Lee was first selected for the South Korean senior national team to compete at the 2017 FIVB World League.

After finishing the World League in 18th place, he also took part in the 2017 Asian Championship, where South Korea won the bronze medal.