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Updated: 2025.12.19

Joon Hee Park is a South Korean professional poker player who has become a staple of the Asian tournament circuit. He is primarily recognized for his technical proficiency in mid-stakes No-Limit Hold’em championships and his rising consistency in high-volume festivals across South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of late 2025, Joon Hee Park has established a solid professional foundation with total live earnings of USD 24,601. While still building his international profile, he holds several notable rankings:

South Korea All Time Money List: 1,212th (The Hendon Mob).
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 19,980th.
Best Live Cash: USD 7,197, achieved in 2023.

2024–2025 Season Highlights

The 2025 season has been the most active of Park’s career, with over USD 10,886 in recorded earnings this year alone. He has focused on regional “Major” stops such as the AJPC Samurai Circuit and the Asian Poker Tour (APT).

AJPC Samurai Circuit Philippines (July 2025): Finished 4th in the Modern Table Turbo Bounty for USD 345.
Super Cup Busan (June 2025): Recorded a deep run in the Main Event, finishing 121st out of 1,000 entries for USD 955.
APT Championship Taipei (Nov 2025): Actively participated in the record-breaking series in Taiwan, contributing to his highest yearly volume to date.
Okada Manila Millions (April 2025): Recorded a “In The Money” (ITM) finish in this large-field regional event.
WPT Jeju Korea (2024): Previously competed in the World Poker Tour stop in Jeju, establishing his presence as a regular on the domestic Korean circuit.

Biography & Play Style

Originally from and residing in South Korea, Park is part of the “new wave” of Korean professionals traveling extensively to compete in the high-action hubs of Incheon, Manila, and Taipei. Unlike high-rolling specialists, Park is characterized as a disciplined volume grinder.

His play style is often marked by:

Turbo and Bounty Proficiency: Several of his final table and deep run results come from fast-paced structures, suggesting a strong grasp of short-stack push-fold math and aggressive bounty equity.
Large Field Navigation: His ability to reach the top 12% of a 1,000-entry field in Busan demonstrates the stamina and tactical patience required for major championship formats.
Regional Meta Mastery: Park leverages his experience within the aggressive Southeast Asian meta, where wider opening ranges and creative bluffing lines are common.