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Jaehyung Park, widely known by his nickname “Ace,” is a top-tier South Korean professional poker player who gained international acclaim after a podium finish at one of Europe’s most prestigious festivals.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
Jaehyung Park has accumulated total live earnings of over $1.2 million, placing him 18th on the South Korea All Time Money List. His career reached a historic peak in late 2024 when he transitioned from a regional powerhouse to a global contender.
His career-best live cash of all time occurred in December 2024 at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague. Park outlasted nearly the entire field in the €5,300 EPT Main Event, finishing in 3rd place for €512,100 ($541,200).
Beyond Europe, Park is a dominant force in the Asian circuit, with notable results including:
- 2nd place in the TMT Championship II 2025 Master for NT$444,800 ($14,425).
- 1st place in the 16th TMT Heads-Up event for NT$310,400 ($9,481).
- 2nd place in the 2022 WPC Session 2 Main Event for KRW 55,000,000 ($42,169).
For a full breakdown of his tournament history and current rankings, you can view the Jaehyung Park Hendon Mob Profile.
Biography & Poker Background
Based in Seoul, South Korea, Jaehyung Park began his journey as a respected figure in the domestic Korean and Taiwanese live scenes. He is a frequent competitor at the CTP Club Asia Poker Arena in Taipei and various venues in Incheon and Jeju. While he was once primarily recognized as a regional specialist, his deep run at EPT Prague solidified his status as an elite international pro capable of competing at the highest stakes. He is currently ranked within the top 20 players in South Korea, reflecting his consistency across major tours like the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the World Poker Championship (WPC).
Play Style & Strategy
Jaehyung Park is highly regarded for his masterclass in short-stack play, a skill he demonstrated under the bright lights of the EPT Prague final table. His strategy is characterized by extreme resilience and a deep understanding of ICM (Independent Chip Model) pressure, allowing him to navigate the “bubble” and final table phases with high efficiency. Whether playing the aggressive, high-variance fields of the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) or the more calculated GTO-heavy environment of the EPT, “Ace” excels at identifying exploitative opportunities and maintaining strategic composure in high-pressure deep-run scenarios.
