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Updated: 2025.12.22

Donghwan Won is a South Korean professional poker player who has increasingly made his presence felt on the Asian regional circuit, particularly in the competitive hubs of Manila and Southeast Asia.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, his total live tournament earnings stand at $15,608. Won has demonstrated a consistent ability to reach deep stages in major regional series across Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines. His career-best live score is $6,683, which he earned in August 2022 by finishing 5th in the VND 30,000,000 + 2,500,000 No Limit Hold’em – Single Day High Rollers at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Vietnam Ho Chi Minh.

In December 2025, Won secured a notable result at the Manila Megastack 23 festival in the Philippines, finishing 9th in the PHP 17,600 + 2,400 No Limit Hold’em – SuperStack Turbo for PHP 40,000 (~$678). His international resume also includes a 19th-place finish at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia Championship Mini High Roller for $4,315 and a 15th-place finish at WPT Australia for A$3,349 (∼$2,152). Early in his career, he showed his versatility by cashing in the United States, placing 19th in a WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open event for $1,780.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from South Korea, Won is part of the robust wave of Korean players who have become fixtures in the international Asian circuit. He has focused his professional efforts on major regional stops, including the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT). Like many dedicated grinders in the region, he has utilized prominent series at venues like Okada Manila and NagaWorld to build his resume, successfully transitioning from a domestic presence to a regular on the wider Southeast Asian stage.

Play Style & Strategy

Won is recognized for a disciplined and tactical tournament strategy, particularly excelling in high-pressure turbo and high roller formats. His final table appearance in the APT High Roller and his deep run in the Manila Megastack SuperStack Turbo demonstrate a strong understanding of short-stacked mechanics and the patience required to navigate elite fields. As a regular in the Asian circuit, he balances a solid fundamental approach with the necessary adjustments needed to compete against the diverse playing styles found in major regional and international fields.

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