Lee Hyori and Lee Sang-soon Join a Love Growth Project for Young People with Developmental Disabilities... Appearing on SBS 'Mongle Counseling Center'

Singer Lee Hyori and Lee Sang-soon are participating in a project that captures the love and growth of young people with developmental disabilities.

The SBS special 〈My Heart is Fluffy - Mongle Counseling Center〉 (hereafter 〈Mongle Counseling Center〉) is a program that depicts the first romance of young people with developmental disabilities, where the two will take on the role of counselors helping the cast members, known as 'Mongle', who dream of love.

Lee Hyori explained her reason for joining the project, saying, "I liked PD Ko Hye-rin's previous works and wanted to be part of it because I thought she was a producer who genuinely creates programs." She also shared, "I had a strong desire to learn more about young people with developmental disabilities, as I didn't know much about them." Lee Sang-soon added, "I liked the idea of a program that handles a potentially sensitive topic in a way that is neither too heavy nor too light," and stated, "I decided to participate because I thought it would be interesting to observe it like a dating program."

The two have built a deep bond as counselors while watching the eight-week journey of three cast members, Oh Ji-hyun, Yoo Ji-hoon, and Jung Ji-won, as they seek love through blind dates and outings. Lee Hyori expressed, "My heart became fluffy seeing them like the person in front of them as they are, rather than by name, job, or age." Lee Sang-soon particularly mentioned a scene from a date at Han River Park, saying, "Their clear and pure expressions were so beautiful that it was healing, and I still can't forget that moment."

Lee Hyori and Lee Sang-soon also did not forget to send a message of encouragement to the viewers. Lee Hyori recommended, "I hope you watch the youth as they are, and you will be able to heal with their honest and pure energy." Lee Sang-soon added, "It will be a time to feel that 'we are all not so different.'"

The 〈Mongle Counseling Center〉 that deals with the excitement and growth of young people with developmental disabilities is set to meet viewers in March.