Chenyu Sung is a Taiwanese professional poker player who has rapidly ascended the ranks of the Asian poker circuit. Based in New Taipei, he has become a regular fixture at major regional festivals, particularly in South Korea and Taiwan.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Chenyu Sung has amassed total live earnings of $174,121. His breakout performance occurred in June 2025 at the K Poker Cup (KPC) Series in Jeju, where he finished 3rd in the KRW 1,300,000 Main Event for a career-best score of KRW 116,000,000 (∼$84,781). Remarkably, he found similar success just months prior at the April 2025 KPC Jeju, where he also secured a 3rd-place finish in the KRW 1,240,000 Main Event for KRW 101,000,000 (∼$68,878).
In addition to his success in Jeju, Sung has proven his versatility in various formats. He captured a title during the June 2025 KPC series by winning the KRW 300,000 All in or Fold event for KRW 6,000,000 (∼$4,385). He also made a deep run in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei Main Event in April 2025, finishing 161st for NTD 127,000 (∼$3,903). His consistent performance at the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) further solidifies his status, including an 8th-place finish in the NTD 15,000 High Roller in July 2025 for NTD 46,700 (∼$1,592).

Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Taiwan, Sung began his journey into the live tournament scene in late 2022. He spent his early career grinding local events at the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP) in Taipei before transitioning to the international stage. His 2025 season was a defining year, marked by back-to-back podium finishes in major South Korean championships. Sung is now considered one of the most promising talents on the Taiwanese All Time Money List, frequently traveling to major Asian hubs to compete against the region’s elite.
Play Style & Strategy
Sung is known for a highly adaptable and resilient tournament strategy. His ability to navigate massive fields, such as the 1,432-entry KPC Main Event, demonstrates exceptional patience and strong ICM awareness. Whether he is competing in the high-pressure environment of a Main Event final table or the high-variance nature of “All in or Fold” formats, he maintains a calculated approach. His consistent results in Jeju suggest he is particularly comfortable in South Korean fields, where he effectively uses his tactical depth to exploit both aggressive and conservative opponents.

























