As soccer national team player Lee Kang-in and Doosan family member Park Sang-hyo were spotted together in affectionate moments, reactions have followed that they might have announced their public relationship.
On the 25th, Paris Saint-Germain, which Lee Kang-in belongs to, lifted the championship trophy after defeating Stade de Reims 3-0 in the final of the 2024-2025 Coupe de France at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.
Although Lee Kang-in did not participate in the final, he shared in the joy during the victory celebration. Family members of the players also came down to the field to enjoy the victory. At that time, Park Sang-hyo, who had earlier been rumored to be in a relationship, was beside Lee Kang-in.
Rumors of a relationship between Lee Kang-in and Park Sang-hyo first emerged last year. According to reports at that time, the two met for the first time in Paris, and Lee Kang-in's older sister played a role in their meeting. She got to know Park Sang-hyo, who was attending graduate school, through a Korean community event in Paris, and it is said that their relationship developed into a romantic one.
Born in 1999, Park Sang-hyo is the daughter of Park Jin-won, vice president of Doosan Bobcat Korea, and is two years older than Lee Kang-in. Park Jin-won is the son of Park Yong-sung, the seventh chairman of Doosan Group. Park Sang-hyo graduated from Cornell University and is currently pursuing a graduate program in France.
In particular, Lee Kang-in and Park Sang-hyo are already recognized as an official couple among their acquaintances, and Lee Kang-in's close friends are reported to be following Park Sang-hyo's social media accounts. Last June, Lee Kang-in, Park Sang-hyo, and Lee Kang-in's older sister visited Jamsil Baseball Stadium to cheer.
While Lee Kang-in's side did not make any significant comments regarding the relationship rumors at that time, their relationship was officially acknowledged during the victory celebration on the 25th. Additionally, the two were seen together in the audience at the French Open tennis major event held at Roland Garros in Paris on the 26th.
Following the victory celebration and their appearance at the French Open, reactions have continued that they may be engaged in a public relationship.
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