Yu Bin Heon

Yu Bin Heon has established himself as a regular presence on the Asian tournament circuit, participating in events ranging from moderate buy-in events to main events. His most notable performance came in the Zodiac Series of Poker (ZSOP) The Horse Awakens in 2026, where he finished 7th out of 1,143 entries in the ZSOP Main Event, earning his largest recorded cash of $23,455.

He also cashed in the APT Mystery Bounty event at APT Taipei 2026, finishing 9th for $6,800. Other cashes include the APL Taipei Main Event (117th for $1,700) and the GOP Mini Main Event at The Titan Assembly in Taipei.

According to Somuchpoker, Yu Bin Heon has recorded 16 tournament cashes in the Asia-Pacific region, with a perfect in-the-money rate of 100% (16 cashes in 16 events attended). His total net worth in the region stands at $60,330, placing him 527th in the Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) with a score of 4,261.

• ZSOP The Horse Awakens 2026 – ZSOP Main Event: 7th place out of 1,143 entries, prize $23,455
• APT Taipei 2026 – APT Mystery Bounty: 9th place out of 1,540 entries, prize $6,800
• APL Taipei 2026 – APL Main Event: 117th place out of 958 entries, prize $1,700
• The Titan Assembly - GOP Taipei 2026 – GOP Mini Main Event: cash (amount not specified)

Details on Yu Bin Heon’s early career are limited, but he was recorded cashing in the WPT Prime Taiwan in August 2024, where he was eliminated on the bubble, sharing a min-cash with another player. This event marked his first known appearance in a WPT-branded tournament.

While specific hand histories are scarce, Yu Bin Heon’s consistent cashes across multiple series suggest a solid, disciplined approach typical of modern Korean tournament players. He appears comfortable in large fields and capable of deep runs in both mystery bounty and standard formats.

Though not yet a household name internationally, Yu Bin Heon represents the growing depth of South Korean poker talent. His consistent results in Asian series indicate a player on the rise, with potential for breakout performances in larger buy-in events.