Joo Min-kyu

Goyang Hi

Joo was selected by Goyang Hi in the 2014 K League Challenge draft after graduating from Hanyang University.

Seoul E-Land

On 8 January 2015, Joo moved to Seoul E-Land.

Sangju Sangmu (loan)

On 5 December 2016, Joo was loaned out to Sangju Sangmu.

Ulsan Hyundai

On 4 January 2019, Joo moved to Korean giants, Ulsan Hyundai.

Jeju United

On 6 February 2020, Joo moved to Jeju United. He helped the club to win the 2020 K League 2 thus gaining promotion to the K League 1. In the next season, Joo was the 2021 K League 1 top scorer with 22 goals helping his club to finished in fourth place. Joo was than named in the K League Best XI in the 2021 and 2022 season.

Return to Ulsan Hyundai

On 4 January 2023, Joo returned to Ulsan Hyundai. He helped the club to win the 2023 K League 1 while finishing as the league joint top scorer with Tiago Orobó (17 goals). He was also named in the K League Best XI for the third consecutive time.

Daejeon Hana Citizen

On 6 January 2025, Joo signed to fellow K League 1 club, Daejeon Hana Citizen for 2025 season.

Joo made his debut for the South Korea national team on 21 March 2024 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Thailand in a 3−0 win at the Rajamangala Stadium. On 6 June 2024, He recorded a hat-trick of assists and scoring his first goal for South Korea in a 7–0 thrashing win against Singapore at the Singapore National Stadium.

Club

As of match played 21 July 2026.

International

Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first.

Jeju United

K League 2: 2020 Ulsan HD

K League 1: 2023, 2024 Individual

K League 1 top scorer: 2021, 2023 K League 1 Best XI: 2021, 2022, 2023