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Zeyu Sun is a formidable professional poker player from China who has rapidly ascended the ranks of the Asian-Pacific circuit. Known for his tactical versatility in both No-Limit Hold'em and Short Deck formats, Sun has become a prominent name in major regional series including the World Poker Tour (WPT), Asian Poker Tour (APT), and the burgeoning Gods of Poker (GOP) festival. In 2026, he solidified his reputation as a high-stakes threat, headlining major events in Cambodia and maintaining a heavy schedule across Southeast Asia. Representing the elite wave of modern Chinese grinders, Sun is recognized for his clinical approach, deep-field resilience, and "closer" mentality in championship events.
Career Earnings & 2026 Breakout
As of April 2026, Zeyu Sun has recorded total live tournament earnings of $156,286, according to The Hendon Mob. His career reached a historic peak in March 2024 when he captured the WPT Korea Mini Main Event title for a career-best $78,249. Proving his longevity, Sun’s 2026 season has been remarkably active; in April 2026, he made international headlines by claiming a massive overall chip lead heading into Day 2 of the Gods of Poker (GOP) Phnom Penh Main Event. He currently ranks in the top 650 on the China All-Time Money List and continues to climb the Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings.
Major Tournament Results:
Date | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 2026 | GOP Phnom Penh Main Event | Current Leader | Pending |
Feb 2026 | WPT Cambodia Daily Megastack (Event M4) | 3rd | $1,183 |
May 2025 | APPT Cambodia No Limit Short Deck | 1st | $3,891 |
Feb 2025 | WPT Cambodia Superstack Turbo | 1st | $4,328 |
Mar 2024 | WPT Korea Mini Main Event | 1st | $78,249 |
Biography & Professional Background
Zeyu Sun is a pivotal figure in the new generation of Chinese poker professionals who have dominated the Asian circuit since the early 2020s. He first made waves on the international stage in 2022 during the WSOP Online Million Dollar Bounty, but his live career truly flourished in the poker rooms of Jeju, South Korea and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Known for his incredible work ethic, Sun is often seen at every major festival in the region, from Poker Dream in Malaysia to the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT). In April 2026, his dominant performance at the NagaWorld Integrated Resort, where he bagged a commanding 1.8 million chips in the GOP Main Event, solidified his status as one of the most dangerous deep-stack players in Southeast Asia today.
Play Style & Specialization
Sun is recognized for his "theory-driven, high-pressure" style, which has proven especially effective in fast-paced turbo and megastack structures. His 2025 and 2026 results showcase a particular mastery of Short Deck (6-Plus) poker, a variant where he captured an APPT title in Phnom Penh. Strategically, Sun excels at exploiting "bubble" dynamics in mid-to-high stakes fields, utilizing relentless aggression to build dominant stacks early in tournaments. His background in large-field events across South Korea and Malaysia has prepared him for the high-variance environment of the modern circuit, where he remains a consistent "In The Money" (ITM) threat.
About the Editor
Derick Elomina is Somuchpoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.