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Updated: 2025.12.18

Eui Ho Cheun is a professional poker player from South Korea who has established a consistent presence in the Asian tournament circuit, particularly in South Korea and the Philippines. He is recognized as a versatile competitor with a growing track record in major regional series such as the Asian Poker Tour (APT).

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Eui Ho Cheun has total live earnings of $36,259. His career-best live cash of $8,551 was recorded in April 2025 during the P1 CIRCUIT in Incheon, South Korea, where he finished 3rd in a No Limit Hold’em event.

Throughout 2025, Cheun has maintained a high volume of results. In April 2025 alone, he secured multiple deep runs in Incheon, including a 10th-place finish for $2,544 and a 15th-place finish for $2,610 in separate No Limit Hold’em events. He also demonstrated his consistency in late 2024 at the APT Manila, where he finished 28th in the Mystery Bounty for PHP 66,000 (~$1,135). More recently, he was a participant in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Incheon Sunday Super Stack in late 2025, continuing his presence in major regional fields.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Hong Kong, Cheun has transitioned into a highly active international traveler, primarily focusing on the premier poker rooms of Southeast Asia. He is a frequent competitor at major festivals in South Korea and the Philippines, where he has built a reputation for navigating large, diverse fields. His rise in 2025 saw him achieve a peak Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 14,410th worldwide, marking his most successful professional year to date.

Play Style & Strategy

Cheun is known for a resilient and tactical tournament style, showing particular proficiency in No Limit Hold’em formats ranging from deepstack championships to high-speed bounty events. His success in Incheon and Manila highlights a strategy that effectively balances patient stack accumulation with the aggressive adjustments needed for “Mystery Bounty” and high-entry field structures. He is particularly effective in mid-to-late stage tournament play, where his ability to handle pressure and manage chip variance has led to multiple final table appearances in prestigious regional circuits.

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