Kim Tae Hyung

Taehyung Kim (also known as Kim Tae Hyung) is a South Korean professional poker player who has made his mark in both live and online poker, specializing in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and mixed games. His career includes multiple cashes at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and notable results in Asia-Pacific events.

Kim has accumulated 12 WSOP cashes totaling $89,814, with two final table appearances. His best WSOP result came in the 2021 WSOP Event #64: Mixed No-Limit Hold'em; Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed), where he finished 38th for $12,980. Other significant WSOP finishes include:

• 2023 WSOP Event #82: $3,000 6-Handed PLO – 56th for $7,495
• 2023 WSOP Event #78: $1,500 Bounty PLO – 23rd for $6,622
• 2023 WSOP Event #34: $1,500 PLO – 48th for $5,454
• 2019 WSOP Event #80: $1,500 Mixed NLH/PLO – 48th for $5,498
• 2024 WSOP Event #48: $1,000 PLO – 97th for $3,008

In addition to his WSOP success, Kim has performed well on the Asian poker circuit, where his largest single cash came from a runner-up finish in the 2025 Ace Poker League (APL) Osaka Main Event (¥60,000 buy-in), earning ¥4,000,000 (~$27,585) out of 781 entrants.

He also cashed in the 2025 OLA Poker Tour Taipei Ola Supreme High Roller (55,000 TWD buy-in), finishing 8th for ~$3,500, and in the 2016 APPT Manila event (577 entrants) where he placed 20th.

Kim is known for a tight-aggressive approach, particularly in PLO and mixed games. He plays a disciplined pre-flop game but becomes aggressive post-flop, leveraging his position and ability to read opponents. His preference for PLO reflects a strategic depth and willingness to embrace high-variance situations.

As a South Korean player competing primarily in international fields, Kim represents the growing strength of Asian poker talent. While not a household name, his consistent deep runs and adaptability across formats make him a respected figure among peers and a role model for aspiring players in the region.