Early Champions Crowned As APL Taipei Main Event Gets Set To Launch

Career High Score For Chiachi Lin At APL Kick Off

Local players came out in full force for the APL Kick Off which featured a NT$ 3 Million guarantee. With 505 entries gathered across four starters, the prize pool surged well over for a healthier NT$ 4,314,720, distributed to 76 players that reached the money round. In a heads up deal between Chiawei Hsu and Chiachi Lin, Hsu was awarded the higher payout of NT$ 682,200 while Lin went on to claim the title along with a career high score of NT$ 670,220.

Flight A&B: 193

Flight C&D: 312

Total Entries: 505

Second Series Win For Hyunsup Kim

Korean pro Hyunsup Kim is running red hot at APL Taipei, as he opened with a victory at the NLH Turbo, finished 2nd at the HR Hyper Turbo, then shipped a second title at the NT$ 40K High Roller Single Day. On his latest win, Kim outlasted a field of 18 runners that included Chih Wei Fan, and Chia Yun Wu. He earned the lion's share of NT$ 622,080 for a payout of NT$ 273,780 (~US$ 9,135).

Hao Lin Ships High Roller Single Day

2025 has been a very fruitful year for Hong Kong's Hao Lin with all of his nine cashes landing final tables including two victories. His hot run continues at APL Taipei where he added another title to his portfolio. Lin bested the High Roller Single Day on June 10 to claim his first APL trophy and a payout of NT$ 331,740 (~US$ 11,070). The event drew 32 entries, each one ponying up the NT$ 30,000 (~US$ 1,000) buy-in for a prize pool of NT$ 829,440 (~US$ 27,680). Among the 5 players that cashed was Korea's Wooseok Kim, who won the first event of its kind on opening day. For this edition, Kim finished in 4th place.

Seungwon Lee Defends Ground At The Freezeout

The first Freezeout event attracted 17 warriors to the plate at NT$ 15,000 (~US$ 500) each for a prize pool of NT$ 217,872 (~US$ 7,270). Despite the light turnout, Seungwon Lee came out swinging, turning his single bullet into a payday of NT$ 108,872 (~US$ 3,635). Freezeout formats are Lee's territory having won one and finished runner-up at past series. Lee denied Singapore's Beng Hong Ker who also placed 2nd at the earlier NLH Turbo.

Gyeongbeom Kim Wins First Title At NLH Turbo 2

The NLH Turbo 2 brought in a crowd of 46 runners making it the largest of the side events so far. With a buy in of NT$ 8,000 (~US$ 270), it generated a prize pool of NT$ 310,886 with six players earning a share. Gyeongbeom Kim emerged at the top of the heap to earn a sizable return of NT$ 121,286 and his first known live title. Kim also secured Korea its sixth trophy of the series.