Do Hwan Kim
South Korea
Do Hwan Kim is a South Korean professional poker player with an estimated net worth of $60,100 from live tournaments across Asia-Pacific. He achieved his biggest career cash of $52,810 by winning the APPT Open in Manila in October 2024. With six in-the-money finishes in nine attended events, Kim continues to be a consistent presence in the Asian tournament circuit.
Overview
Do Hwan Kim (also known as Dohwan Kim) is a South Korean poker player who has built a solid tournament career primarily in the Asia-Pacific region. According to Somuchpoker, he has an estimated net worth of $60,100 from live events, with his largest single cash being $52,810. He has attended nine tournaments and cashed in six of them, demonstrating a strong ability to navigate competitive fields.
Major Tournament Results
- APPT Open, Manila (October 2024) – Kim’s career-best cash came at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila Championship, where he won the APPT Open event. The buy-in was 90,000 Philippine Pesos and he took home $52,810.
- APT Manila Main Event (October–November 2024) – He cashed for $3,100 in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Main Event with a buy-in of 85,000 PHP.
- WPT Cambodia Passport to World Championship (July 2024) – Participated with a $1,300 buy-in; cash results not specified but indicates regular involvement in major series.
- APT Taipei Mystery Bounty (April 2026) – Finished 144th out of 1,540 entries in the Mystery Bounty event sponsored by online poker, earning $690.
Recent Performances
Kim’s most recent recorded event was at the APT Taipei 2026, where he played the Mystery Bounty tournament at RED venue. Earlier in 2025, he was active in Manila and Cambodia, showing a pattern of traveling to key Asian poker hubs.
Net Worth & SPI Ranking
- Estimated Net Worth: $60,100 (Asia-Pacific)
- Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) Rank: #3,938 (as of 2026)
- Events Attended: 9
- In the Money: 6
Kim’s consistent cashing rate (66.7%) and solid results in high-profile Asian events mark him as a rising talent in the region.
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