Footballer Lee Kang-in in relationship with Doosan Group heiress: report

Footballer Lee Kang-in waves to his fans at Incheon International Airport, Sept. 3. Yonhap

Korean national footballer Lee Kang-in, who also plays for the French team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is in a relationship with Park Sang-hyo, an heiress of the Korean conglomerate Doosan, according to an online entertainment news outlet.

On Monday, Dispatch published a story featuring two photos of Lee and Park together. In one image, taken from behind, Lee is seen with his arms around Park. The other photo shows them seated in an upscale Parisian restaurant. The outlet attributed these photos to an unidentified source.

Lee joined PSG last year, while Park is reportedly studying in Paris. Park's father, Jin-won, is vice chairman of Doosan Bobcat Korea and a son of former Doosan Group Chairman Park Yong-sung.

Dispatch, citing an anonymous source, reported that Lee and Park met through Lee’s sister, who is active in the Korean community in Paris.

The outlet also noted that this is not the first time the couple has been spotted together. In June, they were reportedly seen attending a baseball game in Seoul.

"Like any other couple, they dine together, watch sports games and share items that symbolize their love," the report quoted the source as saying.

Lee’s management company has yet to comment on the report.

This isn’t the first time Lee has been the subject of dating rumors. In January, he was linked to Lee Na-eun, an actor and former member of the girl group April. Lee denied the report.

Lee Kang-in and his alleged lover are seen together in a restaurant in Paris. Courtesy of Dispatch