Updated: 2025.12.28

Junjie He is a Chinese professional poker player who gained international prominence in 2025 by winning the largest and richest Main Event in the history of the Asian Poker Tour (APT) in South Korea.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $754,400 in total live earnings, Junjie He has established himself as a significant force on the Asian circuit. According to The Hendon Mob, his career-best live cash of $274,092 was achieved in the Main Event at APT Incheon 2025 . He outlasted a record-breaking field of 1,281 entries to claim the “Golden Lion” trophy and the lion’s share of the nearly $2 million prize pool.

His 2025 campaign has been defined by high-level consistency and major titles. Beyond his Main Event win, He’s recent records include a runner-up finish in the Red Dragon Championship in Jeju for $171,764 and another 2nd place finish in the GLPC II Highroller Finale in Hanoi for $17,723. He also secured deep runs at the APT Championship Taipei, finishing 45th in the Natural8 Cup Freezeout and 64th in the Mini Main Event.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China, the 35-year-old Junjie He has become a dedicated regular at major Asian festivals. While his early results included cashes in Malaysia and Cyprus, his career shifted into high gear in 2025 with his dominance in South Korea and Taiwan. He has expressed a deep affinity for the APT series, stating that he has played their events consistently since first discovering the tour.

Play Style & Strategy

Junjie He is recognized for a commanding and pressure-heavy tournament strategy. During his historic APT Incheon run, he entered the final table as the chip leader with a “mountainous” stack of 83 big blinds and maintained his lead throughout the duration of the final table. His tactical approach combines aggressive stack management with the ability to navigate complex final table deals, as evidenced by the three-way ICM deal he secured before claiming the title in a brief heads-up battle.

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