Joungsun Kim is a South Korean poker player who achieved national prominence by leading the Day 1A chip counts at the APPT Manila 2026 Main Event with 855,000 chips. Known for his emerging presence on the Asian tournament circuit, he continues to represent South Korea in regional competitions.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of $310 across 1 recorded cashes (according to The Hendon Mob), Joungsun has begun building his tournament resume on the regional circuit. His notable tournament results include:

• July 2026: 46th place in the APPT Manila Okada Kickoff Event for $310 (PHP 19,000).

Biography & Poker Background

Joungsun comes from South Korea. He began playing competitive tournament poker locally before expanding his reach to major Asian festival destinations, including the Philippines .

Joungsun logged his first official cashed result in July 2026 at Okada Manila during the APPT Manila series, placing 46th in the Okada Kickoff event. Days later, he made headline news at the APPT Manila Main Event by outperforming 300 entries on Day 1A to bag the top stack of 855,000 chips, positioning himself as the overall chip leader heading into Day 2. He continues to pursue deep runs on the Asian live tournament circuit.

Play Style & Strategy

Joungsun plays an aggressive and opportunistic No-Limit Hold’em tournament strategy. He excels at building deep stacks during opening flights, using well-timed aggression and chip leadership to apply pressure on short stacks near the bubble. His performance in large-field events demonstrates strong pre-flop decision-making and willingness to accumulate chips early in multi-day tournaments.

Social Media & Online Presence

• The Hendon Mob Profile