After PSG’s 5-0 victory over Inter at Munich’s Allianz Arena on Sunday, Lee, who remained on the bench and did not play in the final, joined his teammates on the pitch for the celebration. He brought along his parents, sister and girlfriend Park to share the moment.
The 24-year-old star was seen holding hands with Park, affectionately placing his arm around her shoulder before putting his gold medal around her neck and posing for photos with the Champions League trophy, Sports Chosun reported.
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Lee Kang-in with the Champions League trophy on June 1, 2025. Photo by Instagram/@kanginleeofficial |
This was one of several recent times the couple appeared together at a major sporting event. They were seen at the French Cup final on May 24, where PSG defeated Stade de Reims 3-0, and again two days later at Roland Garros watching the tennis match between Jannik Sinner and Arthur Rinderknech.
Lee’s season ended with a treble, as PSG claimed the Champions League, Ligue 1 and French Cup titles. He became the second South Korean to win the Champions League, following Park Ji-sung’s 2007–2008 season victory with Manchester United. However, Lee’s contribution was modest, with 6 goals in 30 Ligue 1 appearances and no goals in the Champions League or French Cup.
Following the final, Lee returned to South Korea to join the national team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. South Korea will face Iraq on June 6 and host Kuwait on June 10 in the final round of Asian qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Rumors about Lee’s relationship with Park began circulating in September 2024. The pair reportedly met at a South Korean community gathering in Paris earlier that year.
Born in 1999, Park is two years older than Lee and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Paris. She is the daughter of Park Jin-won, vice president of Doosan Bobcat Korea, and the granddaughter of Park Yong Sung, president of Doosan Heavy Industries. She is part of the fifth generation of the prominent Doosan family.
Lee is considered one of South Korea’s most promising football talents. He joined PSG in 2023 after stints with Valencia and Mallorca in Spain. He has also scored 10 goals in 36 appearances for the national team.
Earlier in 2024, Lee was rumored to be dating singer and actress Lee Na-eun from the K-pop idol group April, though both denied the speculation and said they were simply acquaintances.
