Kim Hea Kyung

Kim Hea Kyung (; born 12 September 1966) is a South Korean pianist who is the first lady of South Korea since 2025, as the wife of Lee Jae Myung, the 14th president of South Korea.

Early life and education Kim Hea Kyung was born on 12 September 1966 in Seoul to a middle-class family. She completed her studies at Sunhwa Arts School before pursuing piano studies degree at Sookmyung Women's University. She gained public attention by appearing on television programs alongside her husband.

At first, Kim did not want Lee to become involved in politics, but as Lee grew more well-known during his term as mayor of Seongnam, Kim changed her mind and began publicly supporting him. Kim eventually came to believe that "participating in public service with her husband was rewarding," according to Korea JoongAng Daily.

Personal life

In 1990, Kim Hea Kyung met Lee Jae Myung through a blind-date event. Kim's first impression of Lee was that he "wasn't handsome and looked older." Lee later said that Kim was the third woman he met out of five blind dates and that he fell in love with her at first sight. On their fourth meeting, Lee proposed to Kim, but she initially refused. After Lee gave her six of his personal diaries, Kim agreed to marry him. The couple wed in March 1991, after seven months of dating. The couple has two sons, Dong-ho (born 1992) and Yoon-ho (born 1993).

In 2025, Kim was diagnosed with otolithiasis.

Television programs Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny (2017)

Awards National awards Recipient of the Grand Order of Mugunghwa (4 June 2025) (as First Lady of South Korea)