Poker player

Dongyeol Choi

South Korea

Dongyeol Choi (also known as Choi Dong Yeol) is a South Korean poker player with over $30,000 in live tournament earnings. He has cashed in several Asian events, including a 15th-place finish in the 2025 WPT Prime Taiwan Championship and a deep run in the APT Phu Quoc Main Event.

Career earnings: $ 67,0210 views

Overview

Dongyeol Choi (also spelled Choi Dong Yeol) is a South Korean professional poker player who has been active in the Asian live tournament circuit since at least 2023. According to Somuchpoker, his total live earnings exceed $30,000.

Major Tournament Results

WPT Prime Taiwan 2025 – Championship Event: 15th place out of 1,470 entries, earning NT$451,000 (~$15,064).
APT Phu Quoc Vietnam 2024 – Main Event: Cash of $11,400 (36,000,000 VND buy-in).
APT Championship Taipei 2025 – Mini Main Event: 23rd place out of 1,603 entries, winning $8,700.
Players Series Taipei 2024 – High Roller: Cashed (amount not specified).
TMT Championship 2024 – Main Event: Participated but no cash noted.
U Series of Poker USOP Da Nang 2023 – Mini Main Event: Participated.

Note: He also holds a WSOP.com profile under the name "Choi Yeol" with a single cash of $15,064, likely from the same WPT event.

Playing Style and Reputation

Publicly available information does not detail his specific playing style. However, his consistent cashes in large-field Asian tournaments suggest a solid tournament strategy and adaptability.

Net Worth and Statistics

Total Live Earnings: $30,610 (as per Somuchpoker)
Biggest Cash: $15,065
Events Attended: 9 (5 ITM)
SMP Poker Index: 826.19 (as of APT Taipei 2025)

External Links

Somuchpoker Profile
WSOP.com Profile (as Choi Yeol)

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