Joseph Cheong biography
Sanghyon "Joseph" Cheong was born on June 3, 1986, in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to the United States at six. He studied psychology, mathematics and economics at the University of California, San Diego, and became a successful online player under the screen name "subiime", winning about $3.7 million online.
At the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event he made the November Nine and finished 3rd for $4,130,049, after losing a famous six-bet all-in pot against eventual champion Jonathan Duhamel. He went on to finish 4th in the 2012 WSOP Europe Main Event and 2nd in a $5,000 Mixed Max event, and in 2019 he won his first bracelet in the $1,000 Double Stack event, which drew 6,214 entries, for $687,782.
As a Korean-American star of the poker boom, Cheong has 43 WSOP cashes and nearly $14 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Third in the 2010 WSOP Main Event and a 2019 bracelet winner, Joseph "subiime" Cheong has nearly $14 million in live earnings.
Joseph Cheong poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | WSOP $1,000 Double Stack No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $687,782 |
| 2012 | WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mixed Max | 2nd | $296,956 |
| 2012 | WSOPE Main Event | 4th | Undisclosed |
| 2010 | WSOP Main Event | 3rd | $4,130,049 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $14,000,000, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Joseph Cheong playing style
Cheong is famous for an ultra-aggressive style built on small opening raises that often lead to five- and six-bet pots before the flop.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Joseph matters
Joseph Cheong, known for ultra-aggressive small raises and big re-raises, made the 2010 November Nine and finished 3rd.
FAQ about Joseph Cheong
How did Joseph Cheong finish in the 2010 Main Event?
3rd, for $4,130,049.
What is Joseph Cheong's online screen name?
"subiime".
How much has Joseph Cheong won playing poker?
Joseph Cheong has won $14,000,000 in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Joseph Cheong have?
Joseph Cheong has won 1 WSOP bracelet.
