Chang Hwan Lee
Japan, South Korea
Chang Hwan Lee has one of the most efficient records in poker: 11 recorded cashes worth about $4.6 million. He won the $25,000 High Roller 8-Handed at the 2025 WSOP for $1,949,044 and a bracelet, then returned in 2026 to finish second in the $50,000 High Roller for $1,281,905. In March 2026 he was runner-up in the $30,000 8-Handed event at Triton Jeju for $771,000. A South Korean national living in Japan, he is third on Korea's all-time money list and ranked inside the GPI top 300.
Recent results
| Date | Event | Where | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 2025 | $25,000 High Roller 8-Handed, 56th WSOP | Las Vegas | 1 | $1,949,044 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | $50,000 High Roller 8-Handed, 57th WSOP | Las Vegas | 2 | $1,281,905 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | $30,000 8-Handed, Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju | Jeju | 2 | $771,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What has Chang Hwan Lee won?
A WSOP bracelet in the $25,000 High Roller 8-Handed in 2025 for $1,949,044, plus a runner-up finish in the $50,000 High Roller in 2026.
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