Hui Liu is a Chinese professional poker player who recently emerged as a top contender in the Asian tournament circuit, securing a six-figure score (in local currency) at the Jeju Poker Festival.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Hui Liu’s poker career is defined by his deep run in the Jeju Poker Festival 2025 in South Korea. In the K Poker Cup (KPC) Main Event, Liu navigated a massive field to reach heads-up play against eventual champion Yuhao Zhang.

Although he finished as the runner-up, Liu secured a massive payout of KRW 130,000,000 (~$91,082), marking the biggest result of his career to date. This performance was backed by a strong showing throughout the festival; he was among the chip leaders on Day 1B of the Main Event, finishing the flight second in chips only to fellow countryman Yuhan Liu.

In addition to his main event success, Liu was one of the few players to earn a “Multi-Bag Bonus” during the series (valued at KRW 7,000,000), further boosting his total haul from the festival.

Biography & Poker Background

Representing China, Hui Liu has established himself as a formidable tournament grinder in the East Asian region. His performance in Jeju – outlasting hundreds of players in a major “Main Event” structure – highlights his capability in multi-day tournaments.

While many players struggle to maintain momentum across starting flights, Liu demonstrated consistency by bagging large stacks multiple times, a feat that earned him extra cash bonuses and positioned him for his deep final table run.

Play Style & Strategy

Liu’s runner-up finish in the K Poker Cup suggests a strategy that balances accumulation with survival. His ability to build a top-tier stack during the early stages (Day 1) indicates an aggressive approach to accumulating chips when blinds are small, while his navigation to the final two spots proves he possesses the ICM awareness necessary for big-money final tables.

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