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:
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Total Live Earnings: $6,397 (The Hendon Mob)
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Best Live Cash: $2,441
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South Korea All-Time Money List: 3,477th
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
