Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Updated: 2025.12.24

Yong Wook Jang (also appearing in records as Yongwook Jang) is a tournament poker player from South Korea. As of late 2025, he has established himself as an active competitor in the regional mid-stakes circuit, particularly within the expanding poker ecosystem of South Korea and Taiwan.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of December 2025, Yong Wook Jang is steadily building his professional resume:

Total Live Earnings: $6,397 (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: $2,441
South Korea All-Time Money List: 3,477th
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 90,167th

2024–2025 Season Highlights

The 2025 season has been the most productive period of Jang’s career, with more than 60% of his total career winnings earned this year. He has focused on major regional series such as the Super Cup and Asia Poker League (APL).

Super Cup Incheon (October 2025): Recorded multiple “In The Money” (ITM) finishes during the flagship South Korean series. He has shown a particular proficiency in navigating the massive fields typically found in Incheon-based events.
Domestic Grinding: Jang is a frequent participant in recurring tournaments across South Korea, maintaining a high volume of play that has seen him climb over 1,000 spots in the national rankings this year alone.
2024 Performance: Earlier in his career, Jang secured a top-tier finish in a major regional side event, taking home $2,441, which remains his career-best single cash.

Playing Style & Background

Residing in South Korea, Jang is part of a growing community of players who have benefited from the surge of international poker festivals in Incheon and Jeju.

His play style is characterized by:

Large-Field Resilience: His ability to consistently reach the money in “Super Cup” and “APL” events—which often draw thousands of entries—indicates a strong technical foundation in early and middle-stage tournament strategy.
Format Versatility: While primarily a No-Limit Hold’em player, his results history shows a willingness to compete in varied structures, including “Turbo” and “Deepstack” formats.
Strategic Patience: Jang is often noted in live reporting for a disciplined, survival-oriented approach during the “bubble” phases of tournaments, a trait that has contributed to his consistent ITM rate in 2025.