Jeon Kihyun

Kihoon Jeon (also spelled Jeon Kihoon) is a South Korean poker player who has been active in the Asian tournament scene since at least 2025. According to Somuchpoker, his net worth in Asia-Pacific is estimated at $24,045, with his largest single cash being $14,250.

Jeon has recorded 10 in-the-money finishes out of 10 attended events (100% ITM rate). His notable results include:

• APPT Manila 2025 – Mystery Bounty (August 2025): 2nd place out of 451 entries, winning $14,300 (his biggest score to date).
• APT Taipei 2025 – Hyper Turbo (May 2025): 5th place out of 241 entries, earning $3,900.
• APT Championship Taipei 2025 – Turbo Freezeout (November 2025): 16th place out of 134 entries, winning $520.
• APT Taipei 2026 – Mini Main Event (May 2026): 171st place out of 1,542 entries, earning $1,700.

His consistent cash rate suggests a solid understanding of tournament fundamentals, particularly in fast-structured events like hyper turbos and freezeouts.

While no explicit description of Jeon's playing style is available from public sources, his tournament selections—favoring turbo and hyper-turbo formats—indicate a preference for high-variance, aggressive play. Bounty events also feature prominently in his resume, revealing a comfort with the added strategic layer of knockout tournaments.

With 10 cashes in 10 events and a 100% ITM rate, Jeon has demonstrated remarkable early consistency. His second-place finish in the APPT Manila Mystery Bounty highlights his ability to navigate large fields and close out deep runs. As the South Korean poker scene continues to grow, Jeon is a player to watch in future Asian Poker Tour and Asia Pacific Poker Tour events.