Two-Time Champion
Malaysian poker player Lee Wee Liew has cemented his place among Asia's elite tournament regulars, claiming his second Asian Poker Tour (APT) title after topping the field in the Korea National Cup at APT Jeju.
A Run for the Highlight Reel
What made this victory particularly memorable wasn't just the trophy — it was how Liew got there. His deep run was punctuated by two of the rarest hands in poker: a royal flush and four-of-a-kind. Landing either during a tournament is a story worth telling; running both in the same event on the way to a title borders on the extraordinary.
For tournament grinders who understand variance, moments like these serve as a reminder that the mechanics of the game can occasionally align in spectacular fashion — and that sustained focus through a long field is what puts a player in position to capitalise when they do.
APT Jeju as a Stage
APT Jeju has grown into one of the premier stops on the Asian live poker circuit, attracting strong regional fields and offering a competitive proving ground for players across the continent. Liew's back-to-back APT titles underscore his consistency at this level, not just his good fortune in Korea.
What to Watch
With two APT crowns now to his name, Liew's trajectory will be worth following across the remainder of the APT calendar. Whether he converts this momentum into further deep runs — or whether other regional contenders step up — the Asian circuit continues to produce compelling storylines heading into the back half of the year.