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Hyeonsik Yun is a South Korean professional poker player known for his rapid ascent in the Asian circuit and his tactical proficiency in high-stakes tournament formats.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Hyeonsik Yun has accumulated $162,707 in total live earnings. He currently sits among the top 200 on the South Korea All Time Money List. His career-best live cash of $50,418 was achieved in January 2024 at the WPT Cambodia Championship in the 8-Max Survivor Bounty event.
Yun has recently demonstrated exceptional form with a major victory at the APT Championship (APTC) Taipei 2025 , where he took 1st place in the High Roller Turbo Bounty for $11,821. Additionally, he secured a prestigious title at APPT Cambodia in November 2024 , winning the APPT National event for $44,350.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from and residing in South Korea, Yun has transitioned into a highly effective “nomad” player, frequently competing in major festivals across Cambodia, Taiwan, and Australia. He gained significant international attention after his 2024 breakthrough in Phnom Penh, where he outlasted a 278-entry field to claim his first PokerStars shard trophy.
Play Style & Strategy
Known for a high-pressure and aggressive approach, Yun excels in “Turbo” and “Bounty” formats. His ability to navigate final tables under significant ICM pressure was highlighted during his APPT victory, where he entered the final day as a chip leader and utilized a relentless accumulation strategy to secure the win.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
