Lim Yo-hwan's prize money: Where does it all go? Kim Ga-yeon says 'only enemy-like trophies at home'

Actress Kim Ga-yeon revealed that she has never seen any prize money won by her husband, professional poker player Lim Yo-hwan. During an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Unkind Obsessive Sister,' Kim shared her frustration with the numerous trophies Lim brings home, jokingly referring to them as 'enemy-like.'

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I have never seen my husband's prize money. There are just enemy-like trophies piling up at home, so I tell him to stop bringing them.

When asked by host Lee Ji-hye about Lim's potential winnings, which can reportedly reach billions of won, Lim explained that significant prize money is offset by substantial tournament entry fees. He clarified that prize money is often reinvested into a "bankroll" for future competitions, meaning winnings are not pure profit.

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There is an entry fee for poker tournaments, and the fees vary widely.

Kim further elaborated that she deliberately avoids knowing the exact amounts Lim wins, stating she doesn't want to interfere. Lim himself acknowledged that while he hasn't won massive sums yet, if he were to win around 3 billion won, she would inevitably find out and likely express her opinion. The couple's lighthearted exchange about the finances of professional poker highlighted the realities of the game.

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When you win prize money, it's not pure profit. You have to account for the entry fees you've paid.