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Updated: 2025.12.22

Min Pyo Kim is an emerging poker player from South Korea who has built a consistent record on the Asian tournament circuit, particularly in Taiwan and his home country. As of late 2025, he has seen a significant climb in the Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings following a series of deep runs in regional championships.

Career Performance & Rankings

Min Pyo Kim is currently experiencing his most productive year on the circuit. His rankings as of December 2025 highlight his upward trajectory:

Global Poker Index (GPI) Rank: #54,155 (reached a peak in November 2025) (The Hendon Mob).
2025 Player of the Year (PoY) Score: 179.35 points.
Recent Momentum: He saw a dramatic jump in rank from #237,238 to #54,155 between October and November 2025 due to back-to-back deep runs in Taiwan.

Notable 2024–2025 Results

The 2025 season has been a breakout period for Kim, marked by consistency in large-field No-Limit Hold’em structures.

Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) Championship II (Oct 2025): * 149th place in the TMTC Main Event for TWD 70,800 ($2,175) out of a field of 1,076 entries.
- 32nd place in the 9-6-2 Fighters side event.
Taipei Open (Oct 2025): Secured a 10th-place finish in the Taipei Open (Event #2) out of 317 entries.
Final Nine Champions Cup (Oct 2024): Recorded a career-high podium finish, taking 2nd place for KRW 1,900,000 ($1,430).

Play Style & Strategy

Kim is characterized as a resilient field navigator who excels in mid-stakes No-Limit Hold’em events.

Large Field Navigation: His result in the TMT Main Event (finishing in the top 15% of over 1,000 entries) demonstrates a disciplined approach to tournament longevity and stack management.
Technical Versatility: While primarily a No-Limit Hold’em player, his results in specialized formats like the 9-6-2 Fighters and the Taipei Open suggest a highly adaptable tactical range capable of adjusting to the varying aggressive “metas” in East Asian player pools.
Low-Variance Approach: His recent rankings surge is attributed to a string of ITM (“In The Money”) finishes rather than a single massive outlier, indicating a consistent and sustainable strategy.