About
Sanghyon "Joseph" Cheong is a Korean-American professional poker player who won a World Series of Poker bracelet in 2019 and finished 3rd in the 2010 WSOP Main Event for $4.1 million. Born in Seoul, South Korea, he moved to the US at age 6, earned degrees in psychology, math, and economics from UC San Diego, and built a $3.7M online bankroll as "subiime" before transitioning to live tournaments. With over $20M in live earnings, he is known for his ultra-aggressive style and longevity as a top grinder.
Notable: 3rd place 2010 WSOP Main Event ($4,130,049)
Partnership History
| Room | Role | Status | Started | Ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenom Poker | Ambassador | Active | 2025-01 | Present |
Social Accounts
Also at Phenom Poker
Phenom Poker
Sources
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- WSOP bracelet records
- PokerInfluencers.com verified data, last checked 2026-06-30
- X (Twitter) @subiime
- Instagram @subiiime
- YouTube channel
- Twitch channel
- Kick channel
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