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Tae Hoon Han is a South Korean-born professional poker player who has long represented New Zealand on the international circuit, widely recognized for his breakout success in Seoul and his sustained dominance across major Asian tournament stops.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $1,044,000 in total live earnings, Tae Hoon Han currently ranks among the top players in New Zealand’s poker history and has reached the prestigious $1 million milestone in career tournament winnings. According to The Hendon Mob, his career-best live cash of $92,391 was achieved in December 2018 at the Jeju Red Dragon, where he finished 3rd in the Main Event.
His first major title came in 2017 when he outlasted the field in the PokerStars Festival Korea Main Event for $73,954, a victory that effectively launched his professional trajectory. Since then, he has captured multiple trophies across the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) , Asian Poker Tour (APT) , and World Poker Tour (WPT) .
The year 2025 has been a prolific season for Han, recording over $110,000 in tournament winnings. His recent triumphs and records include:
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Winner, TMT Championship Single Day High Roller (October 2024) for $15,266.
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3rd Place, Korea Poker Cup High Roller (June 2025) for $16,810.
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5th Place, APT Incheon Last Chance High Roller (August 2025) for $15,090.
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3rd Place, 2025 Players Series Taiwan Super High Roller (June 2025) for $31,280.
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12th Place, APT Taipei Mini Main Event (May 2025) for $11,148.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from South Korea, Tae Hoon Han moved with his family to Auckland, New Zealand, at the age of nine. He initially developed his skills playing online on PokerStars before making his live tournament debut in 2012 at the Australia New Zealand Poker Tour (ANZPT). In 2015, he returned to South Korea to test his skills in live cash games and tournaments, a move that proved successful as he quickly became a staple of the high-stakes Asian circuit. His steady climb is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where he currently sits as a top 10 player for both New Zealand and South Korea.
Play Style & Strategy
Tae Hoon Han is known for a calculated and high-pressure tournament strategy, often excelling in “High Roller” and “Mystery Bounty” formats. During his victory at the 2024 TMT Championship Single Day High Roller, he demonstrated elite endgame tactical precision by eliminating the final three players in rapid succession to claim the title. His approach combines a disciplined understanding of stack management with the aggression required to navigate massive fields, a skill evidenced by his deep runs in the WSOP Main Event and the Red Dragon Championship.
