Lee Hyori is pulling out all the stops to ensure the success of 'Human Vitamin' Oh Ji-hyun's second date, even dipping into her own funds to provide exceptional support.
SBS's special 'My Heart is Mongle Mongle - Mongle Counseling Center' (hereafter 'Mongle Counseling Center') is a show about creating first romances for young adults with developmental disabilities. Directed by Go Hye-rin, who won the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Work with 'Hakjeon and the Back Thing Kim Min-ki,' the show features celebrity couple Lee Hyori and Lee Sang-soon as 'counseling directors' who wholeheartedly support the romantic endeavors of young adults with developmental disabilities, referred to as 'Mongle-ssi.'
In the second episode, airing on the 15th at 11:05 PM, viewers can look forward to seeing the three 'Mongle-ssi'—Oh Ji-hyun, Yoo Ji-hoon, and Jung Ji-won—embark on their second dates with enhanced dating skills after their first, somewhat awkward, yet exciting, dating experiences last week. Oh Ji-hyun and Jung Ji-won will meet new dating partners, while Yoo Ji-hoon will have an after-date with Jeon So-yeon, whom he had to part with early due to feeling unwell.
Lee Hyori and Lee Sang-soon step out of the counseling center to provide on-site mentoring for Oh Ji-hyun and Jung Ji-won, who are meeting new partners. Lee Hyori assists Oh Ji-hyun, who has never shopped alone, with 'date look shopping,' while Lee Sang-soon helps Jung Ji-won plan a 'Nami Island date' as he prepares for his first trip without family.
Notably, Lee Hyori's heartfelt gesture of giving Oh Ji-hyun personal items and gifts purchased with her own money has drawn attention. Previously, Lee Hyori made headlines by gifting her winter coat to Oh Ji-hyun. On this occasion, she not only gives a coat but also a pink necklace, saying, "Wearing a pink necklace will make love happen," to cheer on Oh Ji-hyun's second date.
Lee Hyori personally places the necklace around Oh Ji-hyun's neck, praying, "Please let our Ji-hyun have a beautiful love. Let her meet a good man," to which Oh Ji-hyun responds with a sunny smile, calling it a "lucky necklace."
Lee Hyori also shares special flirting tips with Oh Ji-hyun. While advising on layered styling, she suggests, "If you like the person, slightly roll up your sleeves to show the color of your inner shirt," imparting her savvy know-how. With Lee Hyori's encouragement and tips, all eyes are on whether Oh Ji-hyun will successfully navigate her second date.
Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr