Hyon Kim
| Name | Hyon Kim |
| Nickname | Skip |
| Socials | Hendonmob |
| Streams on | World Poker Tour · World Series of Poker |
| Type | Player |
Hyon Kim, known as ‘Skip,’ is an American professional poker player from Hillsborough, NJ. He has total live earnings of $1.8 million, with his best live cash of $423,965 coming in October 2012 when he finished 1st at Festa Al Lago in Las Vegas.
Hyon Kim: Live Tournament Participation
Hyon Kim recorded his first live cash in April 2004, finishing 26th in the $2,650 No Limit Hold’em Championship at the New England Poker Classic in Mashantucket, earning $6,075.
In July 2006, Kim achieved a 2nd place finish in the $2,000 Pot Limit Hold’em event at the 37th WSOP in Las Vegas, earning $164,291.
The following year, in July 2007, he participated in the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em event. At the 38th WSOP in Las Vegas, he finished 57th and earned $154,194.
Kim’s best live cash came in October 2012. He secured 1st place in the $10,300 NLH Championship at Festa Al Lago in Las Vegas. He won $423,965.
In July 2017, Kim competed in the $10,000 NLHm Main Event Championship at the 48th WSOP in Las Vegas. He placed 76th and earned $85,482.
In June 2021, he finished 12th in the $10,000 NLH Wynn Millions event. At the Wynn Summer Classic in Las Vegas, he earned $148,456.
July 2024, Kim participated in the $500 No Limit Hold’em event at Live! MegaStacks in Philadelphia, finishing 12th and earning $4,570.
Tournament results
| Event | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 World Poker Finals $10,000 + 200 WPT – No Limit Hold’em | $12,000 |