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Updated: 2025.12.30

Hyeongseok Gong is a South Korean professional poker player who has begun to make his mark on the international circuit, with notable appearances in both European and Asian tournament festivals.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $23,000 in total live earnings (according to The Hendon Mob), Hyeongseok Gong is an emerging talent in the South Korean poker community. His most prestigious deep run occurred at the WPT Prime Slovakia Championship in April 2024, where he finished 14th in the Main Event for €8,300 (~$8,966), proving his ability to compete in large European fields.

He recently added to his resume with a strong performance at the OLA Poker Tour Taipei in December 2025, finishing 3rd in the Mystery Bounty event for TWD 156,000 (~$4,930). These results highlight his growing consistency across different continents.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from South Korea, Gong is an active traveler on the global poker circuit. Unlike many regional grinders who stick to Asia, Gong has demonstrated a willingness to travel for major value events, evidenced by his successful trip to Bratislava, Slovakia for the World Poker Tour. When closer to home, he competes in major Asian hubs like Taipei, regularly participating in festivals like the OLA Poker Tour.

Play Style & Strategy

Tournament reports describe Hyeongseok Gong as an aggressive and fearless competitor. During his run in Slovakia, he was involved in several high-leverage pots, including a memorable hand where he eliminated an opponent with Ace-Queen against a 5-3 suited all-in, and another where he made a correct call with Ace-Jack to bust a short stack. He has also shown a willingness to make “hero calls,” once tank-calling a river bet with just top pair against a disguised straight, showing he is not afraid to trust his reads even when they don’t work out.

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