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Updated: 2026.02.14

Junkai Kui is a Chinese poker player who recently made headlines with a breakout performance during the early 2026 season. Previously an amateur with no recorded live tournament cashes, Kui established himself as a rising talent on the Asian circuit following a series of deep runs at the APT Jeju Classic 2026.

Career Earnings & Recent Results

With total live tournament earnings currently recorded at $29,121, Junkai Kui’s professional portfolio consists entirely of his recent breakthroughs in South Korea. His career-best cash of $20,149 (₩29,140,000) was achieved in February 2026.

Key 2026 Tournament Results:

Winner of the ₩1,300,000 NL Hold’em – Bounty (Event #42) at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju Classic 2026 for $20,149.
3rd Place in the ₩1,500,000 Hyper Turbo – High Roller (Event #60) at the APT Jeju Classic 2026 for $9,200 (₩13,110,000).

Kui’s quick succession of results has propelled him to 2,202nd on the China All Time Money List and a Global Poker Index (GPI) world ranking within the top 93,000. For a more detailed look at his rise, you can visit the Junkai Kui Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China, Junkai Kui was described as an “amateur” player prior to his February 2026 debut at the APT Jeju Classic. He gained immediate attention by capturing an APT Lion Trophy in only his first recorded live tournament—topping a large field of 255 entries in the Bounty event.

He belongs to a wave of newer Chinese players who have found rapid success in the burgeoning high-volume tournament centers of South Korea and Vietnam. Following his maiden win, he immediately demonstrated consistency by navigating to another final table in a high-stakes Hyper Turbo event, competing against established regional professionals.

Play Style & Strategy

Junkai Kui is recognized for a high-intensity, “front-runner” play style that excels in fast-paced tournament structures. His victory in the APT Bounty event was marked by a fearless approach to chip accumulation, allowing him to dominate a massive field of over 250 players.

His strategic versatility is further evidenced by his 3rd-place finish in the Hyper Turbo High Roller, a format that requires precise short-stack technical play and high-pressure decision-making. While still relatively new to the professional scene, Kui’s ability to secure back-to-back final tables in different tournament formats suggests a technical foundation that prioritizes aggressive equity realization and effective final table navigation.

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