Miyoung Cho 🇰🇷

Cho, originally from South Korea and currently residing in Osaka, Japan, has become a regular at major regional tournaments such as the APT and APPT. While her career highlights have primarily been in Asia, she has also participated in international events, winning prize money at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. In 2025, she rose rapidly, reaching multiple final tables and winning substantial prizes in tournaments in Manila and Jeju Island, making her one of the most active South Korean players on the live poker circuit.

Cho is known for her aggressive and highly adaptable playing style, frequently navigating between major Main Events and elite smaller high-stakes tournaments. Her victory in the APT Turbo Double Stack highlights her mastery of fast-paced formats, while her runner-up finish against 32 competitors in the APPT Super High Roller demonstrates her ability to handle the pressure of complex ICM tournaments and defeat experienced professionals. This strong performance across different buy-in levels and tournament structures is a key factor in her consistent success in 2025.

According to Hendon Mob, Miyoung Cho's total winnings amount to $150,171. Her most notable achievement was a runner-up finish in the APPT Manila Super High Roller event at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) in October 2025, earning her 3,310,000 Philippine pesos (approximately $56,854). Cho has also won numerous titles in the Philippines, including the 2025 APT Manila Classic 12,000 Philippine Pesos Turbo Double-Up event, winning 186,669 Philippine pesos (approximately $3,233). Furthermore, she won the APPT Manila 25,000 Philippine Pesos Super Stack event in July 2025, earning 377,720 Philippine pesos (approximately $6,612). Other notable results include a 23rd place finish at the APT Jeju High Roller, earning 12,780,000 KRW (approximately US$9,086), and a 46th place finish in the APT Manila Classic Main Event, earning 190,000 Philippine pesos (approximately US$3,304). (Photo courtesy of APPT)