Kim Sue-il

Please note: '' This name is Korean; "Kim" is a surname, not a given name; the given name of this character is "Sue ll". ''

Sue Il Kim, usually written surname first as Kim Sue ll (Hangul: 김수일, Hanja: 金秀一, Japanese: キム・スイル, Kimu Suiru) is one of the main protagonists in Kizuna Encounter. He is named after the real Taekwondo martial artist, Hwoan Sue Il. In Gamest's 1997 Heroes Collection, Kim was voted as the staff's twenty-seventh favorite character. He shared the spot with King of Fighters character, Clark Still.

He is voiced by Yoshiaki Fujita.

Story
Kim is a Korean detective with a very strong sense of justice. He grew up learning about morals from his father while his mother taught him Taekwondo. He learns of a criminal named Joker and travels to Jipang City to arrest him. He learns that Joker is going to enter the "Battle of the Beast God" tournament held by King Lion and enters the tournament with Rosa. Arresting Joker, Kim immediately returned to Korea.

Personality
Kim is very serious and focused on his work.

Powers

 * Energy Attacks - Kim can increase the damage caused by his staff and kicks with energy.
 * Phoenix Attack - Like his ancestor, Kim is able to summon a phoenix while using his version of the Ho'Oh Kyaku.

Fighting Style
Kim's fighting style is very similar to Kim Kaphwan's, but he also implements staff attacks in his moveset. He uses Hisen Zan (analogous to Kaphwan's Hien Zan but done with staff instead of kick), Hishuu Kyaku and Dangetsu Zan (analogous to Hishou Kyaku and Hangetsu Zan) moves, as well as shares Ho'ou Kyaku super. He has one unique move, Sanren Geki (possibly based on Kaphwan's move of the same name), which is a 3-part autocombo.

Game Appearances

 * Kizuna Encounter
 * The King of Fighters 2000 - As a Striker for Kim Kaphwan

Cameo Appearances

 * The King of Fighters '94: Rebout - Background cameo
 * The King of Fighters 2002 - Background cameo in the Cambodia stage
 * The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match - background cameo in the Korea stage

Gallery
Kim Sue Il