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Jihwan Kim is a South Korean professional poker player known for his consistent presence in the Asian tournament circuit, widely recognized as a regular in both domestic and international mid-to-high stakes events.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $154,000 in Total Live Earnings, Jihwan Kim has established himself as a competitive force in the region. His career-best live cash of TWD 698,000 (~$23,744) was achieved in the Main Event at the 18th Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) .
His other notable tournament results include:
- 1st place in High Roller at Super Series Poker, Cheong Na (2023) for KRW 21,000,000 (~$16,176)
- 2nd place in High Roller at 17th Taiwan Millions Tournament (2025) for TWD 400,000 (~$12,124)
- 6th place in Natural8 Open Main Event at 2025 Players Series Taiwan (2025) for TWD 273,000 (~$9,023)
- 2nd place in Mystery Bounty at 2025 Players Series Championship Taiwan for TWD 233,800 (~$7,082)
For a full detailed breakdown of his career statistics, you can view the Jihwan Kim Hendon Mob Profile.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from South Korea, Jihwan Kim has successfully transitioned from a domestic competitor to a frequent traveler on the Asian circuit. While he initially built his bankroll in South Korean events such as the Super Series Poker in Cheong Na, he has significantly expanded his resume in Taiwan over the past year. He is currently a regular participant in major festivals, including the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) and the Zodiac Series of Poker.
Play Style & Strategy
Jihwan Kim is recognized for his proficiency in No Limit Hold’em, demonstrating particular strength in navigating both large Main Event fields and elite High Roller environments. His results in Mystery Bounty and High Roller formats suggest a versatile tactical approach that can adapt to different payout structures and field densities. His ability to consistently reach final tables across different tours indicates a disciplined strategy focused on deep-run accumulation.
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.
