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Miki Yim: The Private Wife of Fast & Furious Star Sung Kang

Miki Yim is best known as the wife of actor Sung Kang, who plays the fan-favorite street racer Han Lue in the Fast & Furious films. Wikipedia lists her as his spouse. Beyond that, she has kept her life almost completely private. Many details about her online come from copied biography sites and may even mix her up with another woman who has the same name.

Sung Kang’s Han is one of the most beloved characters in the Fast & Furious saga. Fans even launched the “Justice for Han” movement after the character’s apparent death. That loyalty extends to Sung himself, and many fans want to know about his wife.

Her name is Miki Yim. This article covers what is confirmed, what is only reported, the career of the man she married, and why her story online needs careful reading.

Quick Facts: Miki Yim

DetailInformation
NameMiki Yim
Known asSung Kang’s wife
HusbandSung Kang, actor and director
Wedding dateReported as July 8, 2014 (not confirmed)
How they metReported as in Los Angeles’ Koreatown (not confirmed)
CareerReported as fashion retail (not confirmed; possible mix-up)
ChildrenNone confirmed
Birth dateNot publicly confirmed
BirthplaceNot publicly confirmed
Social mediaNo verified public account
Net worthNot publicly confirmed

Who Is Miki Yim?

Miki Yim is married to Sung Kang. His Wikipedia page lists her as his spouse, which is the clearest confirmed fact about her.

She has not given interviews, and Sung has rarely talked about her in detail in public.

Most of the “facts” about her online come from biography sites that don’t cite sources. Some of those sites likely copy each other.

The Man Miki Yim Married

Sung Kang was born Sung-Ho Kang on April 8, 1972, in Clarkston, Georgia, to Korean immigrant parents. He grew up in Gainesville, Georgia, and moved to Barstow, California, during high school.

He studied at the University of California, Riverside, and chose acting over law school, according to Wikipedia.

His first major role came in 2002.

Better Luck Tomorrow and the Birth of Han

In 2002, Sung starred in Better Luck Tomorrow, a crime drama directed by Justin Lin. He played a cool, mysterious character named Han Lue.

The film was a breakthrough for Asian American cinema. It showed Asian American teens as complex, flawed characters, not stereotypes.

When Justin Lin later directed The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, he brought Han along.

Han in the Fast & Furious Saga

Sung played Han in Tokyo Drift (2006), Fast & Furious (2009), Fast Five (2011), and Fast & Furious 6 (2013), according to Wikipedia.

Han’s apparent death tied Tokyo Drift to the later films. Fans were so upset that “Justice for Han” became a rallying cry.

Han returned in F9 (2021) and Fast X (2023), a comeback many fans had wanted for years.

Sung Kang’s Other Roles

Sung played Detective Taylor Kwon opposite Sylvester Stallone in Bullet to the Head. In 2022, he joined the Star Wars universe as the Fifth Brother in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi.

He also stepped behind the camera. His directorial debut was the horror comedy Shaky Shivers (2022), according to Wikipedia.

In January 2020, he started the YouTube channel and podcast Sung’s Garage, sharing his love of cars.

A Car Lover’s Life

Like his on-screen character, Sung loves cars. His Sung’s Garage channel focuses on car culture and builds.

That passion connects his real life to Han’s. Many fans see him as one of the few Fast & Furious stars who lives the car culture off screen too.

How Miki fits into that world hasn’t been shared publicly.

The Reported Love Story

Biography sites say Miki and Sung met in the early 1990s at a karaoke party in Koreatown, Los Angeles, and were friends before dating. They say the couple married on July 8, 2014, in a small ceremony.

None of this has been confirmed by Sung, Miki, or a trusted outlet.

It’s a nice story, but it should be read as a report, not a fact.

Why Her Career Story May Be Mixed Up

Many sites describe Miki as a fashion retail professional who worked for luxury brands in Hawaii and later as a Prada manager and realtor in Honolulu.

But there is a real-estate agent named Miki Yim in Honolulu with a luxury retail background whose own profile describes a husband with a different name. That strongly suggests at least some sites have blended two different women.

Until Sung or Miki confirms her career, it’s safest not to attach any of these jobs to Sung Kang’s wife.

Do Miki Yim and Sung Kang Have Children?

No children have been confirmed. Some biography sites say the couple has none and that children seen in photos with Sung were relatives.

Sung has not publicly discussed having children. Wikipedia doesn’t list any.

As with most of Miki’s story, the family has kept this private.

Clearing Up the Confusion About Miki Yim

Here is what to keep in mind when reading about Miki Yim online.

Two women, one name. A Honolulu realtor named Miki Yim may be the source of many career claims. Her profile doesn’t match Sung Kang’s marriage.

Wedding date. July 8, 2014, is widely repeated but unconfirmed.

How they met. The Koreatown karaoke story has no trusted source.

Her birthplace. Some sites say she was born in South Korea. This is not confirmed.

A restaurant. Some sites say the couple owned a restaurant together. This is not confirmed for Miki.

Net worth. Any figure is a guess.

Why Miki Yim Stays Out of the Spotlight

Sung Kang is a public figure, but he keeps his home life private. He talks about cars, movies, and representation, not his marriage.

Miki has never stepped into the spotlight, either. She doesn’t appear to have a verified public social media account.

In Hollywood, where couples often share everything, their privacy stands out.

Miki Yim Today

As of 2026, Miki is still married to Sung Kang, as far as public records show. Her current work and home life have not been confirmed by trusted sources.

Sung continues to act, direct, and run Sung’s Garage. Han remains one of the most popular characters in the Fast & Furious franchise.

Miki’s own story remains hers to tell, if she ever chooses to.

Final Thoughts

The internet is very good at filling empty spaces. When someone stays private, websites rush in with dates, jobs, and love stories, often borrowed from somewhere else. Sometimes, as may be the case here, they even borrow from a completely different person.

Miki Yim’s story is a reminder to read carefully. The one thing we know for sure is that she’s married to Sung Kang. Everything else is a mix of reports and guesses, and at least some of it may belong to another woman entirely.

Maybe that’s the lesson worth keeping. Before believing a story about a stranger, it’s fair to ask: where did this come from? Sometimes the most honest answer is the shortest one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is Miki Yim?

Miki Yim is the wife of actor Sung Kang, who plays Han Lue in the Fast & Furious franchise.

When did Miki Yim and Sung Kang get married?

Many sites say July 8, 2014, but this date has not been confirmed by a trusted source.

What does Miki Yim do for a living?

Her career has not been confirmed. Many online claims may mix her up with a Honolulu realtor who has the same name.

Do Miki Yim and Sung Kang have kids?

No children have been confirmed.

Who is Sung Kang?

Sung Kang is an American actor and director, known as Han in the Fast & Furious films, the Fifth Brother in Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the host of Sung’s Garage.

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