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Dong Jae Lee, often referred to as ‘Chris’, is a South Korean professional poker player known for his prolific success in both the domestic Korean circuit and major international Asian festivals.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Dong Jae Lee has accumulated total live earnings of $437,153. He is currently ranked 61st on the South Korea All Time Money List.
His career-best live cash stands at $86,295. Lee has demonstrated consistent high-volume results in 2025 with two significant triumphs: a 4th-place finish in the APT Championship Taipei 2025 Trip Saver event for $27,323 and a 5th-place finish in a Single Day High Roller event at APT Taipei, netting him $33,699.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from South Korea, Dong Jae Lee resides in Hannamdong, South Korea. He is a highly active player who frequently travels between domestic events in South Korea and major Asian series in Vietnam and Taiwan. Lee has also competed on the global stage, with cashes in the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, including the Main Event.
Play Style & Strategy
Dong Jae Lee’s tournament results, which include deep runs in large-field events like the WSOP Main Event and multiple high-roller cashes in the APT circuit, point to a disciplined and versatile No Limit Hold’em strategy. His ability to succeed across different buy-in levels and tournament types, from Mini Main Events to Single Day High Rollers, showcases strong adaptability and a high work rate.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
