Derick Elomina discovered poker at 14, playing home games with his high school friends. What began as a pastime quickly grew into a passion that shaped his career. By 21, he entered the poker industry as a field reporter — just old enough to step foot inside the casino. Starting as a hand reporter, he steadily honed his craft, blending sharp observation with growing writing skills. Known for his dedication, he constantly roams the floor to capture the action, conduct interviews, and deliver live updates. With a strong commitment to the game and a passion for telling poker’s stories, Derick continues to build his path in the industry.

Updated: 2025.12.17

Kunwoo Kim is a South Korean poker player who is a regular competitor in the Asian tournament circuit, particularly in the Philippines and South Korea.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Kunwoo Kim has accumulated total live earnings of approximately $187,000. His resume features consistent results in mid-stakes tournaments across Asia. His career-best live cash is recorded at $66,886. In terms of recent highlights, he had a strong showing at the Manila Megastack 23 at PokerStars LIVE Manila last December 2025. He finished 2nd in the ₱8,000 No Limit Hold’em – Deepstack Freezeout event, earning ₱78,000 (~$1,328).

Prior to that, he achieved a significant result in September 2024 at the Manila Poker Cup, where he finished 2nd in the Mega Stack event for ₱745,045 (~$13,317). He also recorded a 5th place finish at the APT Manila Classic 2025 earlier in the year for ₱363,000 (~$6,245).

Biography & Poker Background

Hailing from South Korea, Kunwoo Kim is part of the established group of Korean players who frequent the Philippines for major poker festivals. His recorded activity shows a high volume of play at Okada Manila and other regional venues, competing in series such as the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), Asian Poker Tour (APT), and Manila Megastack. He is currently ranked within the top 200 on the South Korea All Time Money List.

Play Style & Strategy

Kim’s recent runner-up finishes in both a Deepstack Freezeout and a Mega Stack tournament suggest a strong proficiency in deep-structured events. Success in these formats requires patience and the ability to maneuver post-flop with larger stack depths, distinguishing him from players who specialize solely in turbo or shallow-stack variants.

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