Who is Park Sang-hyo, girlfriend of South Korean football star Lee Kang-in?

A snap of Lee Kang-in and girlfriend Park Sang-hyo during a Roland Garros match in France in May 2025. Photo taken from X

Park made headlines after appearing alongside the PSG star at the Roland Garros in May. The couple's affectionate appearance at the major tennis event marked their first public outing together.

She once again attracted media attention at the French Cup final, where Lee, though not featured in the match, joined his teammates on the pitch to celebrate. Among the crowd, Park stood beside him, taking photos on the field, a rare privilege usually reserved for players' family members or close acquaintances.

The couple went viral again after the Champions League final, in which PSG thrashed Inter 5-0 to clinch the title. Lee, who remained on the bench and did not play in the final, joined his teammates on the pitch for the celebration, bringing along his parents, sister and Park.

The 24-year-old star was seen holding hands with Park before making a romantic gesture by putting his gold medal around her neck.

Born in 1999, Park is two years older than Lee and hails from one of South Korea's most prominent business families. She is the granddaughter of the late Park Yong-sung, the honorary 7th chairman of multinational conglomerate corporation Doosan, and the daughter of Park Jin-won, vice chairman of Doosan Bobcat Korea.

The group generated US$14.6 billion revenue in 2024, according to Forbes.

Often referred to as a fifth-generation chaebol heiress, Park is currently pursuing a master's degree in Paris. Fluent in both English and French, she has maintained a low public profile until her relationship with Lee came to light, Chosun reported.

The two reportedly met through Lee's sister at a South Korean community gathering in Paris. Their relationship evolved from friendship to romance, but the couple kept things private until they were repeatedly seen together at sporting events, according to Dispatch.

One charming detail that has endeared fans is the croissant keychain Lee has been seen carrying on his backpack, a sweet nod to Park, who is nicknamed "Croissant" by their close friends.