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Soonjo Kwon is a professional poker player from South Korea and a highly active competitor in the Asian tournament circuit. Known for his extreme consistency and high volume, he is currently a top-ranked player on the South Korea Number of Cashes list and a prominent figure at major festivals across Taiwan, Vietnam, and South Korea.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
As of February 2026, Soonjo Kwon has accumulated total live earnings of nearly USD 200,000. While he frequently competes in mid-stakes events, his ability to consistently reach the late stages of large-field tournaments has made him a respected “volume grinder.”
His career reached a spectacular milestone during the record-breaking 19th Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT 19) in early 2026, where he recorded a flurry of cashes:
- 4th Place: TMT 19 No Limit Hold’em (Event #2026.02.04) for TWD 30,800 (~USD 975).
- 81st Place: TMT 19 Taipei City Cup (1,121 entries) for TWD 6,900.
- 214th Place: TMT 19 Kick-off (3,248 entries) for TWD 9,400.
- 416th Place: TMT 19 Mini Main Event (4,428 entries) for TWD 12,600.
His career-best score to date occurred in 2024 at the Poker Champions Tour, where he claimed victory in the High Roller for the top prize of KRW 24,780,000 (~USD 18,595) according to The Hendon Mob. He also secured a victory in the All In Or Fold NLH event at the Grand Loyal Poker Championship in Hanoi.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from South Korea, Soonjo Kwon is a standout member of the traveling professional community. He is a mainstay of the World Focused Poker (WFP) circuit in Daegu, where he currently ranks 7th on the WFP All-Time Money List and 1st in the number of cashes at that venue. Kwon has successfully transitioned from a regional Korean player to an international regular, frequently appearing at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei for the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT), Asian Poker Tour (APT), and Ace Poker League (APL).
Play Style & Strategy
Soonjo Kwon is recognized for a highly disciplined and “survival-oriented” tournament strategy. His exceptional ITM percentage is a testament to a technical approach that prioritizes mathematical precision and risk management over high-variance gambles. He excels in navigating massive, multi-thousand-entry fields—such as the TMT Mini Main and Kick-off—by utilizing a resilient “Small Ball” strategy. Peers often highlight his mental stamina and his ability to maintain focus during long multi-day structures, making him a perennial threat for “Player of the Series” honors.
