A Complete Summary of the Lee Kang-in Asian Passing Controversy! Champions League Victory, Girlfriend Park Sang-hyo

PSG achieves 2 consecutive Champions League titles! However, from the renewed controversy over Lee Kang-in's "Asian passing" to the news of his girlfriend, Park Sang-hyo (the 5th-generation member of the Doosan family), being spotted in the stands, we are summarizing all the hot issues surrounding Lee Kang-in right now.

 

1. It's Started Again? Lee Kang-in's 'Asian Passing' Controversy for Two Consecutive Seasons

Ah, seriously, thinking about this again makes me so annoyed and upset. After PSG dramatically won the championship on penalties, they were having the awards ceremony, and Lee Kang-in was walking toward the trophy smiling.

 

But Poland The TVP Sports broadcast screen abruptly switched to the screen the very split second Lee Kang-in was about to grab the trophy! Isn't that seriously ridiculous?

 

Not just once, but the second time already: What’s even more infuriating is that apparently, even during the Champions League win last season, the camera focused elsewhere the moment Lee Kang-in received his medal. They’ve caused this kind of fuss for two seasons in a row.

 

An Era of Suffering for Asian Players: It is said that this isn't happening only to Lee Kang-in; in the past, players like Park Ji-sung, Kim Min-jae, and Ji So-yeon also frequently had to be cut from the screen during important trophy moments.

 

I heard that Yuna Hirakawa, the Japanese player recently promoted to the second division, and Man City's Kusanov suffered the same fate. It is too transparent to call it a coincidence that they are specifically picking out only Asian players, so it seems inevitable that fans are saying, "Isn't this racism?"

2. The joy of winning the Champions League, but the disappointment of watching from the bench with zero minutes of playing time

 

Actually, I wasn't entirely happy about this final match because Lee Kang-in was on the substitute list but didn't play for even a second.

 

Manager Luis Enrique didn't substitute Lee Kang-in into the game even though the match lasted a total of 120 minutes, including extra time.

 

I was upset because Lee Kang-in's standing noticeably diminished in the second half of this season during big matches like the Champions League knockout rounds, and I imagine he must have been upset and disappointed that he ended up just sitting on the bench until the final.

 

So, transfer rumors are starting to surface in the local media suggesting he might move to another team this summer. I hope he finds a team that will make good use of him.

3. Spotted in the stands! Lee Kang-in attends the game with his '5th-generation chaebol' girlfriend Park Sang-hyo and older sister.

Putting the depressing news aside, here is the hot topic that completely turned the community upside down! A very interesting two-shot was caught on the pre-game broadcast screen. Lee Kang-in's older sister and his girlfriend, Park Sang-hyo, were spotted sitting side by side in the stands cheering for him!

 

Who is his girlfriend Park Sang-hyo? She is already famous among soccer fans; born in 1999, she is two years older than Lee Kang-in. But her background is truly mind-blowing: she is a fifth-generation member of the Doosan Group! She is the granddaughter of former Doosan Group Chairman Park Yong-sung and the eldest daughter of Park Jin-won, Vice Chairman of Doosan Bobcat Korea!

 

They've been in a lovely relationship for over a year already: They first became known to the public last year when they were seen celebrating the Champions League victory together at the stadium. Seeing them come to this final with his girlfriend a year later, it seems like they are very close to their families and are doing great. They both have great visuals and look so good together!

4. Leaving the regrets behind, off to wear the Taegeuk mark again!

It was a shame that he was on the bench for his club team, but Lee Kang-in has no time to rest! As soon as his European schedule ends, he is returning home immediately to join the South Korean national football team led by coach Hong Myung-bo.

 

You know the situation is completely different in the national team, right? He's a key playmaker who is responsible for our national team's attack alongside Son Heung-min.

 

We thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 on May 31st, and now we are looking forward to the final friendly match against El Salvador on June 4th. I really hope he adapts well to the high altitude so I can see Lee Kang-in score some spectacular goals and shine in the national team match!

 

📌 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. What exactly is the controversy regarding Lee Kang-in's "Asian passing"?
A1. This is an incident where the Polish broadcaster's screen suddenly switched to a different scene at the awards ceremony immediately following the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League final, just as player Lee Kang-in was about to touch the winning trophy. With the camera turning its back on an Asian player at a crucial moment for two consecutive seasons, following last season, a major controversy over "Asian passing" (racist editing) has arisen.

 

Q2. What kind of person is Lee Kang-in's girlfriend, Park Sang-hyo?
A2. Born in 1999, she is two years older than Lee Kang-in and is a '5th generation chaebol' who is the granddaughter of former Doosan Group Chairman Park Yong-sung and the eldest daughter of Doosan Bobcat Korea Vice Chairman Park Jin-won. The two were spotted together during last year's Champions League final victory, and this year they showed their unchanging affection by being photographed watching the final with Lee Kang-in's older sister.

 

Q3. Did Lee Kang-in play in this Champions League final?
A3. No, unfortunately, although I was included in the substitute list, I was not selected by manager Luis Enrique and did not play for a single second during the 120 minutes, including extra time. However, with the team's victory, I secured the title of the first Korean to win the Champions League twice in a row and win the title twice.

 

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