Kevin Song
Hacienda Heights, California, South Korea
Kevin Song is the elder statesman of Korean poker. He won a WSOP bracelet in the $2,000 Limit Hold'em event in 1997 for $397,120 and has been cashing in Las Vegas ever since: a Five Diamond World Poker Classic title in 2006 and, almost thirty years after his bracelet, a runner-up finish in the $1,500 Closer at the 2026 WSOP for $388,550. Based in California, he has 243 recorded cashes and about $5.5 million in earnings, second on South Korea's all-time list; at his peak he ranked 32nd in the world.
Recent results
| Date | Event | Where | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 1997 | $2,000 Limit Hold'em, 28th WSOP | Las Vegas | 1 | $397,120 |
| 11 Jul 2026 | $1,500 The Closer, 57th WSOP | Las Vegas | 2 | $388,550 |
| 1 Dec 2006 | $1,590 No Limit Hold'em, Five Diamond World Poker Classic | Las Vegas | 1 | $253,560 |
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Frequently asked questions
When did Kevin Song win his WSOP bracelet?
In 1997, in the $2,000 Limit Hold'em event, for $397,120.
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