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Chang Hyun Kim is a South Korean professional poker player who is actively competing on the regional circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Chang Hyun Kim has accumulated $13,793 in total live earnings. His career-best live cash stands at $2,750.
His recent triumphs include a strong 2nd place finish in the NT$ 8,000 No Limit Hold’em – Super Hyper Turbo (Event #11) at the Asian Poker Tour Championship (APTC) , Taipei City, in November 2025 for $1,577. He also secured 3rd place in the NT$ 10,000 No Limit Hold’em – Speed Racer 2 event in Taipei in June 2025, earning $1,414.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from and residing in South Korea, Chang Hyun Kim primarily competes in the regional Asian market. He is a frequent participant at major festivals in Taiwan and Korea, including the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and various ACE Poker League events.
Play Style & Strategy
Chang Hyun Kim demonstrates a preference and aptitude for fast-paced tournament formats, evidenced by his recent success in Super Hyper Turbo and Speed Racer events. This suggests a strategy built around aggressive, short-stack play and effective navigation of ICM pressure in late tournament stages.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
