Callum Jury, one of Somuchpoker’s newest Live Reporters, hails from the Lake District in the UK and joined the live poker reporting scene in 2025. Before moving into poker journalism, Callum built a career in business, drawing on his strong analytical skills. His passion for storytelling first developed during higher education, where he studied media and photography, sharpening his ability to capture moments with precision and creativity. Since joining Somuchpoker, Callum has covered major international poker events in Asia in 2025, bringing a mix of media expertise and keen attention to detail to the team’s live reporting.

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.