Changhwan Lee is a South Korean professional poker player who has rapidly climbed the ranks of the Asian poker circuit, establishing himself as a elite high-stakes competitor.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of approximately $683,454, Changhwan Lee currently ranks 32nd on the South Korea All Time Money List. He is best known for his dominant performances in major regional festivals, particularly within the Asian Poker Tour (APT).

Key tournament highlights include:

• APT Taipei 2025 (2025): Secured his career-best live score of $137,262 (TWD 4,465,700) by winning the High Roller – Ultra Stack event. This victory marked the largest payout for that specific event in the “APT New Era.”

• VPT Championship II (2025): Won the Single Day High Roller in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, for $14,709 (₫ 387,000,000).

• APT Hanoi Billions (2023): Finished 4th in the Single Day High Roller 8-Max for $38,319 (₫ 930,950,000).

• PMC Da Nang (2025): Captured a victory in the Pick In Danang event for $5,593.

For a detailed breakdown of his results, you can view the Changhwan Lee Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from South Korea, Changhwan Lee has become a fixture in the booming Asian poker scene, frequently traveling between Taiwan, Vietnam, and his home country. His professional trajectory saw a significant shift in 2025, where a string of high-roller results propelled him past the $500,000 career earnings milestone. Lee is part of a highly competitive generation of South Korean players who have transitioned from local events to regular participation in the APT and WPT international circuits.

Play Style & Strategy

Lee is recognized for a disciplined yet highly aggressive high-roller strategy, a style that has allowed him to outlast massive, record-breaking fields such as the 354-entry field in Taipei. His approach is characterized by strong fundamental play and the ability to maintain composure during deep-stack “Ultra Stack” structures, where technical proficiency in late-stage dynamics is essential. As a regular in single-day high-stakes formats, his strategy emphasizes high-pressure decision-making and efficient stack management against the region’s toughest professional players.