Wonho Lee
South Korea
Wonho Lee is a South Korean professional poker player known for his consistent deep runs in major tournaments across Asia. As of 2026, he has over $70,000 in live tournament earnings, with his largest cash of $18,200 from the WPT Prime Cambodia Championship. He maintains a high in-the-money rate of 84.6% and has won one title out of 13 events.
Player Overview
Wonho Lee is a South Korean professional poker player who has steadily built a reputation for consistent performances in Asian tournaments. Competing across the World Poker Tour (WPT), Asian Poker Tour (APT), and Zodiac Series of Poker (ZSOP), he has recorded 11 in-the-money finishes from 13 events, an 84.6% ITM rate. His total live tournament earnings stand at $70,888 as of early 2026.
World Poker Tour Highlights
Lee’s best results have come on the World Poker Tour. At the WPT Cambodia Championship in 2025, he finished 56th for $8,600. He followed that with an 11th-place finish in the WPT Prime Cambodia Championship, earning $18,200—his largest single payout to date. These two cashes alone account for $26,800 of his total winnings.
Recent Performances
In 2025 and 2026, Lee has been active in Taipei and other Asian stops. He cashed in the APT Taipei 2025 NL Hold'em event (15th place, $2,500) and the APT Taipei 2026 Mystery Bounty (190th place, $630). In the 2025 ZSOP The Final Snake, he placed 29th for $1,200, and in the 2026 ZSOP The Horse Awakens, he achieved 27th place in the Zodiac Monkey King Mystery Bounty ($1,200) and 23rd in the Zodiac Ox Last Chance ($1,055).
Career Statistics
- SPI Rank (2026): 835 (#3,640 globally)
- Total Prize Money: $70,888
- Biggest Win: $18,200 (WPT Prime Cambodia)
- Events Attended: 13
- In The Money: 11 (84.6%)
- Final Tables: 2 (15.4%)
- Wins: 1 (7.7%)
The single victory came in an unspecified event, but his consistent deep runs highlight his skill in navigating large fields.
Playing Style
While specific details of his playing style are not extensively documented, Lee’s tournament results suggest a methodical and patient approach, allowing him to consistently reach the money. His ability to score in high-stakes events like the WPT and APT indicates a solid all-around game suited to diverse structures.
Legacy
Wonho Lee represents the growing presence of South Korean players on the international stage. Though his tournament resume is still developing, his steady accumulation of cashes and a high ITM rate mark him as a player to watch in Asian poker circuits.
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