Kim attended Westfield High School in Centreville, Virginia. He became the starting quarterback on the football team as a sophomore, leading them to an undefeated state championship.[1][2] As a sophomore in 2018, he broke his femur in the state semifinals.[1] Kim led his team to a 41โ2 record in his three years as a starter, passing for 6,756 yards and 87 touchdowns and rushing for 1,056 yards and 23 touchdowns.[2] Kim committed to play college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies.[1] However Kim flipped his commitment to Michigan State University.[3][4]
College career
Michigan State
In week two of the 2022 season, Kim threw his first career touchdowns, as he helped Michigan State beat Akron.[5][6] Kim finished the 2022 season going 14 for 19 on his passing attempts for 174 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.[7] Kim was named the week one starter for the Spartans against Central Michigan.[8] He completed 18 of his 31 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns to lead Michigan State to the 31โ7 win.[9][10] Kim entered the transfer portal on November 28, 2023. [11]
Coastal Carolina
On December 12, 2023, Kim announced that he would be transferring to Coastal Carolina.[12] Kim entered the transfer portal on December 2, 2024.