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: 2025.12.23

Kim Jang Hwan (also appearing in records as Jang Hwan Kim) is an emerging professional poker player from South Korea who has established a notable presence on the Asian tournament circuit. As of late 2025, he has solidified his reputation as a “Turbo and Super Stack specialist,” recording multiple deep runs in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of December 2025, Kim Jang Hwan has established a consistent record of in-the-money (ITM) finishes across regional hubs:

Total Live Earnings: ~$10,000+ (The Hendon Mob).
Best Live Cash: $1,815, achieved in the Philippines.
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: Currently climbing within the regional rankings due to a high volume of scores in 2025.
2025 Player of the Year (PoY) Points: 42.72 pts (as of early 2025).

2025 Season: The “Taipei Momentum”

The 2025 season has been a breakout year for Kim, characterized by success in the highly competitive fields of Taipei.

WPT Prime Taiwan (2025): Captured a major podium finish in the No Limit Hold’em – Turbo Freezeout (Event #45), finishing 10th for $1,480.
APT Taipei (April/May 2025):
- 33rd place in the Sunday Super Stack for $1,815 (TWD 59,000).
- 132nd place in the Mystery Bounty Hunter out of 1,724 entries.
APPT Manila (July/August 2025): Competed in the Main Event and the National Event, which featured massive regional fields.

Biography & Play Style

Residing in South Korea, Kim is a regular traveler to major East Asian poker destinations, including Macau, Manila, and Taipei.

His play style is characterized by:

Turbo & Hyper Proficiency: His top finishes in “Turbo Freezeout” and “Hyper Turbo” structures indicate a strong technical grasp of short-stack push-fold mathematics and the ability to make high-pressure decisions under time constraints.
Mystery Bounty Navigation: Consistently reaching the money in Mystery Bounty formats suggests a sophisticated understanding of “bounty equity” and adjusting tactical aggression based on potential knockout rewards.
Sunday Specialist: His deep run in the Sunday Super Stack—a format known for its massive weekend field and deep starting stacks—demonstrates the mental stamina required for multi-day championship navigation.