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Updated: 2025.12.19

Seungyong An is a South Korean professional poker player who has established himself as a prominent figure in the Asian poker circuit, particularly through his consistent success in championship events across South Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Seungyong An has total live earnings of $25,330. His career-best live cash of PHP 265,000 (~$4,551) was achieved in October 2024 at the Asian Poker Tour – APT Manila, where he finished 61st in the APT Main Event.

An has maintained a high volume of scores throughout 2024 and 2025 across major Asian hubs. In December 2025, he recorded an 11th-place finish at the Manila Megastack 23 in the Super Stack for PHP 63,000 (~$1,076) and a 15th-place finish in the Knockout for PHP 25,000 (~$423). He also demonstrated his skill in technical fields during the Asia Pacific Poker Tour – APPT Manila Championship, finishing 4th in the Double Stack for PHP 81,500 (~$1,418). His international resume is further bolstered by a 99th-place finish in the Poker Dream 10 – Vietnam Main Event for VND 58,000,000 (~$2,289) and multiple final table appearances in South Korean series like Show me the Poker. These consistent results have placed him inside the top 1,200 on the South Korea All Time Money List.

Seungyong An

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from South Korea, where he currently resides, An began building his professional foundation in the technical South Korean market, frequently competing in the Ace Poker League (APL) and WFP Burning Series. He has since transitioned to becoming a regular traveler on the global stage, participating in flagship series such as the World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia Championship and various PokerStars LIVE events in Manila. His trajectory reflects the active wave of Korean players expanding their reach into the burgeoning Southeast Asian and Vietnamese markets.

Play Style & Strategy

An is recognized for a disciplined and adaptable play style, particularly excelling in the high-pressure environment of No Limit Hold’em Main Events and technical Double Stack formats. His ability to navigate deep into massive fields, evidenced by his runs in the APT Manila and Poker Dream Vietnam, demonstrates strong ICM awareness and the patience required for multi-day championship grinds. Known for his tactical flexibility, he effectively switches between a patient, stack-focused approach in deep-stacked events and the more aggressive decision-making needed for Knockout and Turbo formats.

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