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Mengqin Wu is a professional poker player from China who has emerged as a high-volume competitor on the South Korean and Asian tournament circuits. As of late 2025, she has established a reputation for elite field navigation in “Shot Clock” and “Championship” formats, recently surpassing the USD 10,000 career earnings milestone through a series of deep runs in Jeju and Incheon.
Career Earnings & Global Ranking
As of December 2025, Mengqin Wu is currently in the breakout phase of her professional career:
- Total Live Earnings: USD 11,903 (The Hendon Mob)
- Best Live Cash: USD 10,757
- China All-Time Money List: 3,736th
- Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 49,823rd (reached a career-high in late 2025)
2025 Season: The “Jeju Mastery”
The 2025 season has been the defining year for Wu, with nearly all of her significant career earnings recorded in the last 12 months. She has become a regular fixture at the Gods of Poker (GOP) and Red Dragon series.
- Gods of Poker (GOP) Eden Awakens, Jeju (Dec 2025): Recorded a strong start to the winter season, finishing 15th in the KRW 500,000 Opening Event for USD 1,146.
- Red Dragon Championship South Korea (Nov 2025): Demonstrated elite field endurance in the flagship Red Dragon Main Event, finishing 17th out of a massive international field.
- Regional Championship Expansion: Throughout late 2025, Wu has transitioned from smaller side events to competing in KRW 1,650,000 (~USD 1,200) buy-in structures, marking her entry into the mid-to-high stakes regional tier.
Playing Style & Background
Residing in China, Wu is recognized for her tactical proficiency in No-Limit Hold’em (NLH) formats that prioritize decision-making speed and technical discipline.
Her play style is characterized by:
- Opening Event Specialist: Her consistent results in “Opening Event” and “Kick-Off” formats suggest a strong technical foundation for navigating the early aggression and large field sizes typical of series openers.
- In-The-Money (ITM) Consistency: Wu maintains a high ITM rate in the South Korean circuit, particularly in Jeju, which is known for attracting a mix of elite international professionals and aggressive regional players.
- Technical Resilience: Her recent deep run in the Red Dragon Championship – a multi-day “marathon” structure – indicates a significant maturation in her mental stamina and ability to handle high-pressure bubble dynamics.
