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Soobum Kim is a professional poker player from South Korea known for his breakthrough result in a record-breaking Asian Poker Tour (APT) Main Event and his consistent performance on the Asian circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Soobum Kim has accumulated $466,345 in total live earnings. His career-best live cash is $207,191, which significantly contributes to his poker net worth. He is currently ranked 55th on the South Korea All Time Money List.
His biggest score came from a runner-up finish in the APT Taipei Main Event in May 2023, where he won TWD 6,375,500 (~$207,730) after an epic four-hour heads-up battle. More recently in November 2025, he secured a title at the APT Championship (APTC) Taipei 2025, winning the NT$35,000 Turbo High Roller event for NT$673,540 (~$21,466). He also took down another title in October 2025 at the Taiwan Millions Tournament, winning the NT$13,500 + 1,500 Master event for $20,366.
Biography & Poker Background
Soobum Kim is a national and resident of South Korea. His tournament record shows extensive play across Asia, including major cashes in Taiwan and South Korea. His impressive run to second place in the record-breaking 2023 APT Taipei Main Event solidified his status as a major regional competitor, graduating from a mix of domestic and international events.
Play Style & Strategy
Kim is noted for his resilient tournament strategy, famously staging an "incredible comeback" during the heads-up phase of the 2023 APT Main Event. He shows a versatile play style, successfully competing in both major Main Events and high-variance Turbo High Roller formats, which demand fast, aggressive decision-making. His frequent final table appearances in the Asian circuit highlight a commanding presence and technical skill in No Limit Hold'em.
About the Editor
Zoe Chang is Somuchpoker's Live Content and Tournament Analyst, covering live poker festivals across Asia Pacific and writing the site's SPI Score player ranking series, tracking results and rankings across markets including Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, the US, India and Australia.