Giung Nam is a professional poker player from South Korea who made an impressive final table run in the APPT Manila Super High Roller event in August 2026. Known for competing in major high-stakes regional tournaments across the Asia-Pacific circuit, he has established himself among the rising contenders from his home country.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings recorded in regional databases including SomuchPoker Asia-Pacific coverage (according to The Hendon Mob), Giung has competed against top international fields in high-stakes events. His notable tournament results include:

August 2026: 6th place in the APPT Manila ₱300,000 Super High Roller for $14,007 (₱861,000), his top high-stakes finish.

Biography & Poker Background

Giung comes from South Korea, where he developed a passion for competitive tournament poker. He began honing his game through local and regional event circuits before transitioning to major high-stakes festivals across Asia.

In August 2026, Giung made headlines on the Asian poker circuit at Cove Manila inside Okada Manila during the Asia Pacific Poker Tour. Navigating a elite field in the ₱300,000 APPT Super High Roller, he advanced to the final table and earned a 6th place finish for $14,007. He continues to represent South Korea in major tournament series throughout the region.

Play Style & Strategy

Giung plays a disciplined and strategic tournament game tailored for high-stakes fields. He focuses on strong position play, controlled chip management, and patient decision-making under intense pressure. His performance in high-roller events demonstrates his capacity to compete comfortably against elite opponents in deep-structured tournaments.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Biography & Poker Background

Play Style & Strategy

Social Media & Online Presence

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