John J. Kim

John J. Kim is a photographer for the Chicago Tribune since 2012. Previously, Kim worked for eight years at the Chicago Sun-Times, and five years for the Oakland Tribune. Kim was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting with two co-workers in 2011. He graduated from the University of Illinois and had perfect attendance in high school.

Bulls guard Coby White congratulates forward Julian Phillips on a 23-point night in a 119-89 win over the Wizards on April 11, 2025, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Bulls beat Washington Wizards 119-89 in regular-season home finale

April 11, 2025 at 11:22 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 119-89 rout of the Washington Wizards in the regular-season home finale on April 11, 2025, at the United Center.

Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga looks at the outfield after giving up a two-run home run to Rangers left fielder Kevin Pillar in the fifth inning on April 9, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to Texas Rangers 6-2 at Wrigley Field

April 9, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 6-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on April 9, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

Bulls guard Coby White (0) is congratulated by guard Josh Giddey after making a basket in the fourth quarter against the Trail Blazers on April 4, 2025, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Bulls 118, Portland Trail Blazers 113

April 4, 2025 at 10:20 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 118-113 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on April 4, 2025, at the United Center.

Police guard an entrance to a Tesla store at 901 N. Rush St. in Chicago as people protest Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk's involvement in federal government affairs during a "Tesla Takedown" demonstration on March 29, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Protesters target Musk at ‘Tesla Takedown’ in Chicago

March 30, 2025 at 3:36 p.m.

People rallied outside a Tesla store at 901 N. Rush St. in Chicago to protest Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk's involvement in federal government affairs during a "Tesla Takedown" demonstration...

Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw sits on a bench in the dugout after a 6-3 loss to the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 19, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 6-3 to Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 at Tokyo Dome

March 19, 2025 at 9:03 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs game at the Tokyo Dome against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 19, 2025.

Angel Ortega and Savannah Crespo, from Roscoe Village neighborhood, sit for pictures at a stairwell painted like the Wrigley Field marquee at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025. They booked a hotel and flight to Tokyo with anticipation of getting tickets online, but a glitch prevented them from securing the tickets to attend games. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 4-1 on opening day at the Tokyo Dome against the Los Angeles Dodgers

March 18, 2025 at 10:13 a.m.

Photos as the Chicago Cubs open the regular season at the Tokyo Dome against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18, 2025.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Justin Turner takes pictures with Hiroto Oishi, 8, and Takato Oishi, 5, right, both wearing beards that mimic Turner's, before an exhibition game between the Cubs and Yomiuri Giants at the Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Baseball fever grips Tokyo as the Cubs open their season in Japan

March 17, 2025 at 1:21 p.m.

Images from Tribune photojournalist John J. Kim from in and around the Tokyo Dome in Japan as the Chicago Cubs open their regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on...

Rally towels for the Tokyo Series between the Cubs and Dodgers are placed on stadium seats as a man walks past at the Tokyo Dome on March 17, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Workout day for Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome ahead of opening day

March 17, 2025 at 8:05 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' workout at the Tokyo Dome on March 17, 2025.

Musician Eddie Vedder and his daughter Olivia celebrate the Cubs' win 4-2 over the Yomiuri Giants in an exhibition game at the Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs beat Yomiuri Giants 4-2 in exhibition game at Tokyo Dome

March 16, 2025 at 11:46 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants at the Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025. The Cubs won 4-2.

The American and Japanese national anthems are played before an exhibition game between the Cubs and Hanshin Tigers at the Tokyo Dome on March 15, 2025, in Tokyo. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 3-0 to Hanshin Tigers in exhibition game at Tokyo Dome

March 15, 2025 at 8:18 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers at the Tokyo Dome on March 15, 2025. The Cubs lost 3-0.

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