Jinho Hong

Jinho Hong (also known as 'YellOw') is a South Korean former professional poker player from Seoul. his total live tournament earnings exceed $2.7 million, placing him 947th on the all-time money list. He is a WSOP bracelet winner and has achieved multiple high-profile final table finishes.

• 2022 World Series of Poker Event #76: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty — 1st place, $276,067 (WSOP bracelet)
• 2022 Wynn Summer Classic $3,500 NLH Championship — 1st place, $696,011 (largest career cash)
• 2023 World Series of Poker Event #12: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout — 4th place, $208,158
• 2023 World Series of Poker Event #72: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty — 29th place, $24,258
• 2023 PokerStars EPT Cyprus $10,300 EPT High Roller — 21st place, $33,600
• 2023 World Series of Poker Event #76: $10,000 WSOP Main Event — 553rd place, $32,500
• 2022 PokerStars EPT London £2,200 UKIPT High Roller — 31st place, £6,400
• 2022 World Series of Poker Event #46: $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em — 11th place, $52,414

In 2022, Hong captured his first World Series of Poker bracelet in Event #76: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty. He outlasted the field to win $276,067, becoming the fourth South Korean player to win a WSOP bracelet.

• GPI Ranking: Ranked 53rd in the Global Poker Index at one point.
• GPI National Player of the Year: Received the GPI National Player of the Year award for South Korea.
• All-Time Money List: Ranked 947th globally (as of the latest data).
• $2 Million Milestone: Surpassed $2 million in live earnings, earning a milestone award.

Hong is described as a former professional poker player who transitioned from online to live tournaments. His results demonstrate a consistent ability to perform in high-stakes events, with a deep run in the 2023 WSOP Main Event and multiple final tables in both WSOP and EPT series.