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.