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Bawoo Hyun Shik Yun is an American professional poker player, recognized as a high-volume regular on both the Las Vegas and Asian High Roller circuits.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Bawoo Hyun Shik Yun has accumulated $423,958 in total live earnings. His career-best live cash of $109,185 was secured very recently for finishing 3rd in the NT$93,000 Natural8 Cup Freezeout at the APT Championship (APTC) , Taipei City in November 2025. This triumph followed another podium finish in 2025, where he placed 3rd in a NT$100,000 Single Day High Roller at APT Taipei 2025 for $27,540.
Biography & Poker Background
Yun holds American nationality, though his Hendon Mob profile lists his residence as Seoul, CA, United States. He is a widely traveled player, maintaining a presence in major events like the WSOP in Las Vegas and consistently competing in high-stakes Asian tours across South Korea and Taiwan. He has posted cashes in prestigious events, including the WPT World Championship.
Play Style & Strategy
Yun is an active and resilient No Limit Hold’em tournament player, demonstrated by his consistent deep runs in High Roller and Championship events. His style involves applying pressure, as noted in a hand where he moved all-in from the small blind to challenge a shorter stack in a key APT event. His strategy is effective at navigating massive APT fields, leading to multiple six-figure cashes in a single year.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
