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Updated: 2025.12.24

Zi En Huang is a professional poker player from Taiwan who has rapidly emerged as a significant force on the East Asian tournament circuit during the 2024–2025 seasons. As of late 2025, he is recognized for his dominant performances in South Korea and his consistent final table appearances in high-stakes regional events.

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of December 2025, Zi En Huang has achieved a breakout year, moving into the top tier of Taiwanese tournament professionals:

Total Live Earnings: USD 50,963 (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: USD 40,484, achieved in April 2025
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 16,598th
Taiwan All-Time Money List: 359th

2025 Season: The “Jeju Mastery”

The 2025 season has been the defining year for Huang, marked by his total dominance during the Korea Poker Cup (KPC) series in Jeju, South Korea.

Korea Poker Cup (KPC) Jeju (April 2025): Captured his career-best score and a major title by winning the Jeju Cup for USD 40,484 (KRW 58,000,000).
Korea Poker Cup Series (June 2025): Recorded a massive week of back-to-back deep runs in Jeju:
- 6th place in the Mini High Roller for USD 3,839.
- 7th place in the NLH Freezeout for USD 1,760.
- 62nd place in the Jeju Cup and 64th place in the Main Event.
16th Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT): Demonstrated his ability to navigate massive domestic fields with a deep run in the Mystery Bounty event.

Playing Style & Background

Residing in Taiwan, Huang is part of the “new wave” of Taiwanese players who have expanded their reach beyond the Asia Poker Arena to dominate the South Korean market.

His play style is characterized by:

Championship Stamina: His victory in the Jeju Cup—a format known for attracting elite regional talent—proves his ability to maintain technical focus over a multi-day structure.
High-Stakes Versatility: Consistent final tables in Mini High Roller and Freezeout events suggest a well-rounded strategic approach that adapts well to both the high aggression of high-roller fields and the mathematical discipline required for freezeouts.
Exploitative Edge: His sudden surge in 2025 earnings (increasing from just $208 in 2024 to over $50,000 in 2025) indicates a significant leap in his technical game, likely through mastery of the current East Asian “meta” which favors high-variance, aggressive post-flop play.