5 Reasons to Play the King Poker Cup in Jeju This January
Jeju Shinhwa World is kicking off 2026 with one of the most ambitious poker festivals Korea has ever hosted.
The K Poker Cup (KPC) and the Long Poker Tour (LPT) are teaming up for a 16-day schedule that has big guarantees, an action-packed schedule and a luxury setting.
The full festival plays out from January 3 to 18, beginning with KPC x LPT (January 3–12) before the debut of the all-new King Poker Cup (January 11–18), a premium series created to attract high-end players from the U.S., Europe and across Asia.
1. Ultra-Low Administrative Fees
Players want fairness, transparency and a festival that respects the money going into the prize pool. King Poker Cup delivers exactly that with ultra-low administrative fees across its schedule.
More of every buy-in goes straight to the prize pool and gives serious players even more incentive to fire, while creating a friendlier entry point for newcomers. The low-fee structure is already live and is one of the strongest value propositions of the entire series.
King Poker Cup Schedule
2. Early-Bird Premium Packages With Luxury Perks
If you are planning to chase multiple events, the King Poker Cup’s exclusive early-bird packages are a huge draw.
Four-Crown Package
- Complimentary 8-night stay at Jeju Marriott Hotel (Jan 11–19)
- VIP airport transfer
- Total buy-in: $60,000
Triple-Crown Package
- Complimentary 6-night stay at Jeju Marriott Hotel (Jan 11–17)
- VIP airport transfer
- Total buy-in: $30,000
These are designed for players who want convenience, comfort and guaranteed seats in the biggest events. Both packages have limited availability, and given the strength of the field expected, they will not last long.
3. A Festival That Brings Together Asia’s Strongest Talent
Live poker is booming in Asia and the inaugural King Poker Cup is already attracting some of the most respected names in the region. Expected attendees include Winfred Yu, Elton Tsang, Xuan Tan, Ren Lin, Ye Wang, Quan Zhou, Lei Yu, Dong Chen, Charles and Shu Nu Zang.
Add in rising stars from Korea’s booming domestic scene plus an influx of U.S. and European travelers, and Jeju is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded poker environments of the early 2026 season.
4. Two Festivals in One: KPC x LPT and King Poker Cup
From January 3 to 12, players can jump into the joint KPC x LPT festival with its 880M KRW Main Event, daily satellites and a packed schedule covering Hold’em, Omaha, OFC, Triple Draw, Drawmaha and more.
Then from January 11 to 18, the King Poker Cup takes over with a premium high-stakes lineup featuring:
- $5K openers
- $10K Mystery Bounty
- $15K Main Event
- $30K Final Coronation
- $15K Big Bounty special
5. Plenty of Mixed Games Action
Jeju has hosted some of the region’s biggest Hold’em and Omaha tournaments, but this festival pushes its mixed-game identity even further with:
- Full TORSE rotations
- OFC Championships
- Big O
- FL Triple Draw mixes
- Drawmaha
- Courchevel Hi-Lo
- NL Super Stud Mix
For players who have been waiting for more structured mixed-game action in Asia, this is one of the most complete Jeju schedules yet.
A Couple of Bonuses
The entire festival takes place at LES A (formerly Landing Casino), which is one of Asia’s most active and prestigious poker venues. Known for hosting a high volume of elite events, the property maintains long-standing partnerships with major global brands including Triton Poker Series, Red Dragon Poker Tour, APT, and World Poker Tour.
The King Poker Cup is positioning itself as a world-class tour with future stops already planned in the UK, the Philippines, Cyprus and more. The Jeju launch is the first step toward building a consistent, premium, international brand. For players looking to become early supporters of the series or pick up a new flagship stop on their annual schedule, this is the perfect starting point.
