Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Updated: 2026.03.20

Jongsu Kim is a South Korean poker player who has become a consistent presence in the Southeast Asian live circuit, particularly known for his frequent deep runs in major festivals across the Philippines.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With recorded live earnings exceeding $8,000, Jongsu Kim is a rising competitor on the South Korea All Time Money List. His career is highlighted by a standout performance in October 2024 at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila Championship, where he finished 2nd in the Knockout Turbo event for $2,416. Kim has also demonstrated his consistency in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and Manila Megastack series, recording multiple cashes in “Hyper Turbo” and “Deepstack” formats. These results, including a 2nd place finish at Manila Megastack 21, have established a steady upward trend for his poker net worth as he scales his volume in the regional circuit.

For a detailed breakdown of all his tournament cashes, you can view the Jongsu Kim Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from South Korea, Kim is part of the “Korean Wave” of players who have become fixtures in the international poker hubs of Manila and Taipei. He first began appearing in major regional results in 2021, initially grinding domestic series like the MSL in South Korea before transitioning to the larger fields of the PokerStars Live circuit. Kim is known for his high work rate, often participating in every fast-structured event on a festival schedule. His transition to the international stage reflects the growing dominance of Korean professionals in the modern Asian poker market.

Play Style & Strategy

Kim is recognized for a highly effective “Turbo” tournament strategy, showing a particular aptitude for the high-pressure, late-stage dynamics of fast-structured events. His play style is characterized by aggressive stack management and a refined understanding of push/fold ranges, which has earned him several silver medals in competitive Asian fields. By combining solid No Limit Hold’em fundamentals with a keen ability to exploit wider-ranging opponents on the bubble, he has proven to be a difficult player to eliminate. This tactical adaptability and mental resilience make him a constant threat for a final table seat in any mid-stakes tournament.

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