Kim Kyung-jung
A speedy and opportunistic South Korean striker whose club loyalty and nose for goal made him a consistent fan favorite in the K League.
Born 1991 (age 35)·South Korean footballer·Birthday: April 16·Millennials
Biography
Kim Kyung-jung carved out a reputation as a reliable and clever forward in South Korea's top football division. Emerging from the youth ranks, he spent the majority of his career with the Suwon Samsung Bluewings, a club where consistency and tactical understanding are prized. While not always the most prolific scorer, Kim's value came from his intelligent movement, ability to press defenders, and a knack for being in the right place for crucial goals. He represented his country at the youth level, competing in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup, but his true legacy is one of club service. In an era of frequent player movement, his lengthy tenure with Suwon showcased a player whose game was built on understanding a system and fulfilling a specific role with unwavering effort.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kim was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kim Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Kim's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Spent over a decade playing for K League 1 club Suwon Samsung Bluewings, making hundreds of appearances.
- Represented South Korea at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia.
- Scored multiple important goals in domestic cup competitions and AFC Champions League matches for Suwon.
- Was a consistent starting forward for one of South Korea's most popular and successful football clubs.
Did You Know?
He joined Suwon Samsung Bluewings in 2012 and remained with the club for the prime of his career.
He is known for his quick acceleration and pace on the field.
His position is primarily as a striker, but he has also been deployed on the wing.
“My job is to find the space and make the right run for the team.”
