Lee Kang-in is once again drawing online attention — this time not for a transfer rumor, but for his social life.
Park Sang-hyo, widely identified in Korean media as the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) midfielder’s girlfriend and a fifth-generation Doosan Group heir, was recently spotted attending a gathering of PSG players’ wives and girlfriends, sparking renewed interest among fans.
Angelina Zabarnyi, a Ukrainian model and influencer, shared photos from a private party on her social media. The images showed a group of women closely connected to PSG players, quickly drawing attention from fans familiar with the club’s inner circle.
Zabarnyi is married to PSG defender Illia Zabarnyi. Also seen in the photos were Madalena Aragão, the partner of João Neves, and Elisa Matanà, a model and CEO who has previously collaborated with PSG. Park’s appearance among them immediately stood out to Korean fans following Lee’s off-field life.
Park Sang-hyo, third from left / Captured from social media of Angelina Zabarnyi
Online reactions focused on how naturally Park blended into the group, with many interpreting her presence as a sign that she has become part of the players’ extended family circle. Commenters described her as actively supporting Lee while building relationships with his teammates’ families.
Rumors of Lee and Park’s relationship have circulated for some time and are treated as an open secret. In May last year, Park attended PSG’s Coupe de France victory celebrations, where she was photographed with Lee, effectively confirming their relationship in public.
In November, the couple was also reportedly spotted at a luxury boutique in France, further fueling interest in their relationship.
Lee Kang-in, left, and Park Sang-hyo / Captured from social media
Born in 1999, Park is two years older than Lee. She is the granddaughter of Park Yong-sung, former chairman of the Doosan Group, and the eldest daughter of Park Jin-won, vice chairman of Doosan Bobcat Korea. She is currently studying in France and is said to have met Lee through his older sister.
Meanwhile, Lee’s future on the pitch continues to attract attention as well. Despite reported interest from major clubs including Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur, PSG have maintained that the South Korean midfielder is not for sale.
Lee is currently recovering from an injury and has made 20 appearances in official competitions this season, recording two goals and two assists.
_This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times._