 In 2010, Kim's first full season with the Heroes, he moved into the starting rotation and finished with a 7–8 record and a 4.90 ERA in 90 innings, earning the second most wins among the Heroes' pitchers behind Adrian Burnside.After the 2010 season, Kim was selected for the South Korea national baseball team to compete in the Intercontinental Cup held in Taichung.On Feb 28, 2012.