Jae Young Choi

Jae Young Choi is a South Korean professional poker player active on the Asian tournament circuit. He is best known for his consistent performances in Ace Poker League (APL) events, with cashes spanning from 2018 to 2026. His career earnings from recorded tournaments exceed $19,000, according to WSOP.com data, though actual totals may be higher.

Choi’s first recorded cash came in March 2018 at the APL Manila Main Event, where he finished 8th out of 276 entries, earning ₱197,400. Later that year, he placed 55th in the APL Xi’an Main Event for ¥13,000 and 12th in the APL Vietnam Main Event, winning ₫134,690,000. These results established him as a regular contender in the APL series.

In 2024, Choi cashed in the APL Seoul Main Event, finishing 146th out of 2,037 players for ₩3,200,000. The following year, he placed 68th in the APL Manila Main Event (739 entries) for ₱185,000. His most recent cash is from the 2026 APL Taipei Main Event, where he finished 37th out of 958 entrants, earning NT$90,000.

During the APL Road Series Vol.1 Philippines Main Event in 2025, Choi led Day 1C with 214,500 chips, building a sizable stack that positioned him as a contender heading into Day 2. The event had a prize pool of Php6,693,000, well exceeding its Php5,000,000 guarantee. This performance highlighted his ability to accumulate chips and compete against a strong field of local and international players.

Choi frequently plays at APL stops across Taipei, Manila, Seoul, and other Asian venues. He is recognized on the Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) with a ranking of #5,665 in the Asia-Pacific region. While he has no WSOP bracelets or rings, his steady stream of cashes reflects a solid, patient approach to tournament poker.