The 42-year-old PokerStars Sponsored Player’s 20 years of poker experience has seen him take on many roles within the industry. Kim is a poker pioneer in the Asia market and has helped establish poker rooms in numerous locations. “It’s been the first time I’ve had a chance to play in one of these tournaments as I’ve been so busy. I’m more of a cash game player,” he said. His stack has rarely been under attack throughout the tournament, and he bolted to the top of the chip count late on day three after KOing big stack Mike Collins.