Chang-Min Kim (Uiseong, KOR) finished 0-4 in the 10-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Kim lost 5-4 to Joel Retornaz (Pinerolo, ITA), droppimg another game, 8-4 to John Shuster (Duluth, USA). Kim lost 7-4 to Glenn Howard (Penetanguishene , ON). Kim lost 9-3 to Mike McEwen (Winnipeg, MB) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. Kim gained 1.193 points improving upon their best 3 events, though dropped 1 spots on the World Ranking Standings into 41stplace overall with 107.583 total points. Kim ranks 23rd overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 54.316 points earned so far this season.