Andrew Han Wins KPC Main Event for KRW 150 Million
Andrew Han won the KRW 1.3 million KPC Main Event at LES A Casino in Jeju on Sunday, November 1, earning KRW 150 million after topping 747 entries.
The event was part of Jeju Poker Festival 2026 and carried a reported KRW 880 million prize pool. The victory became the largest verified live tournament payout of Han’s career at the time of publication.
Han defeats Yifu He after two-hour heads-up match
Yifu He finished second for KRW 102.5 million. Han and He began heads-up play with nearly even stacks and traded the lead for close to two hours, according to Somuchpoker’s final report.
The deciding hand came after He moved all in with king-ten and Han called with king-eight. An eight on the flop paired Han, and the remaining cards did not change the lead.
Career-best result for the Melbourne professional
Han is an Australian professional based in Melbourne. His previous largest recorded score was a 12th-place finish in the 2025 APT Championship Main Event in Taipei for NT$2,055,300, according to his Hendon Mob tournament record.
He also won the 2025 KPC Mini High Roller Turbo in Jeju for KRW 30.62 million. The 2026 Main Event title more than doubled that earlier KPC victory.
KPC Main Event draws 747 entries
The KRW 1.3 million Main Event ran across five starting flights before the final eight returned to decide the title. Han entered the final table second in chips and completed a 12-hour final day to secure the win.
The Jeju Poker Festival continues at LES A Casino through November 11. Han said he planned to remain for the rest of the series after his Main Event victory.
The KRW 150 million award is a gross tournament payout. It does not represent profit after buy-ins, travel or other expenses.
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