Jun Lee

Jun Lee is a professional poker player from South Korea who has built a solid reputation on the live tournament circuit. While details of his early poker beginnings are not widely publicized, his results since the early 2020s show a steady rise through the ranks. Lee's career total live earnings exceed $792,000, placing him among the more accomplished Korean players on the international stage. Lee has consistently cashed in major events around the world. At the 2022 PokerStars EPT Prague, he finished fourth in the €5,300 Main Event, earning €361,950 – his largest recorded cash to date. He also made a deep run in the 2025 World Series of Poker Event #88: $50,000 High Roller, finishing fourth for $879,939, which stands as his biggest single payout. Other notable results include a 12th-place finish in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $100,000 Triton Main Event ($363,000), a 13th-place in the $150,000 Triton 8-Handed ($231,000), and a 17th-place in the 2026 WSOP $25,000 High Roller Six Handed ($68,178).

Lee has been a regular at the World Series of Poker, cashing in numerous events across multiple years. In 2023, he finished 27th in the $10,000 6-Handed Championship ($34,344) and 38th in the $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty ($20,594). He also placed 15th in the 2023 WSOP Paradise $25,000 GGMillion$ High Rollers Championship ($108,800). In 2025, he added cashes in the $10,000 Mystery Bounty (45th, $17,506), the $5,000 8-Handed (31st, $18,736), and the $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em (51st, $10,539). His 2026 results include a 50th-place finish in the $3,000 6-Handed event ($9,050) and a 202nd-place in the $5,000 6-Handed ($9,971).

Beyond the WSOP, Lee has performed well on the Asian and European tours. In 2025, he cashed in the Triton Poker Series Jeju $100,000 Main Event (30th, $178,000) and the Triton ONE Jeju $8,000 Main Event (51st, $23,800). He also finished 20th in the 2023 EPT Paris €10,300 High Roller (€37,800) and 21st in the 2022 EPT Barcelona €10,300 High Roller (€38,350). In 2023, he placed 182nd in the APPT Manila Main Event, earning 109,000 PHP.

Lee is known for a patient, disciplined style that emphasizes solid fundamentals and careful decision-making. His deep runs in high-stakes tournaments, such as the $50,000 High Roller and Triton events, suggest he is comfortable navigating aggressive fields and managing large stacks. Observers note his ability to stay calm under pressure and avoid unnecessary risks, traits that have served him well in both freezeouts and rebuy formats.

Lee continues to compete at the highest levels, with recent cashes in 2026 WSOP events and a victory in the 2025 RGPS Mission RunGood Japan $175 Colossus, where he took first place for $26,053. His consistent presence on leaderboards and his crossing of the $1 million mark in live earnings (as reported by PokerPro) underscore his status as one of South Korea's most reliable tournament professionals. While he may not seek the spotlight, his results speak for themselves, and he remains a formidable opponent in any field he enters.