| Eugene Byon | |
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| Born: | August 5, 1974 |
| Birth Hometown: | Texas |
| Occupation: | Information technology |
| Years active: | 1997–present |
| Known for: | Appearances on Wheel of Fortune, The Price is Right, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? |
Eugene Byon (born August 5, 1974) is a game show contestant from Houston, Texas.
Game show appearances[]
Wheel of Fortune[]
Eugene appeared on Wheel of Fortune on May 7, 1998, during Houston Week, but unfortunately, he went home empty-handed and was given parting gifts.
The Price is Right[]
Eugene appeared on The Price is Right on October 22, 2014, winning the Gateway 19" All-in-One computer & Desk worth $1,117. He went on to play for a Yamaha VX Sport Waverunner in Squeeze Play but lost it after guessing it was worth $9,814, but instead, it was $9,014. He then went on to the Showcase Showcase, but with $0.55 + $0.60 = $1.15, he was out of the game and went home with $1,117 in prizes.
Eugene later reappeared on the show on May 13, 2025, but unfortunately, he went home empty-handed. Throughout his run, he walked away with $1,117 in prizes.
The $100,000 Pyramid[]
Eugene appeared on The $100,000 Pyramid on July 3, 2016, the second episode of the revival, with Robin Roberts and Mario Cantone as celebrity guests, winning $8,500 in cash.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?[]
Eugene appeared on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on January 9, 2018. After his incorrect $10,000 question answer, he was given $5,000.
Eugene later reappeared on the show on May 29, 2019, two days before the series finale, for Second Chance Week and won $20,000 after not wanting to risk $15,000 on the $30,000 question, giving him a grand total of $25,000 throughout his run.
Let's Make a Deal[]
Eugene appeared on Let's Make a Deal on February 2, 2022, winning a new vanity suite + AURA hair care products and a one-year subscription to Truth Skincare worth $5,764.
25 Words or Less[]
Eugene appeared on 25 Words or Less on October 18, 2022, as the Superfan of the Day.