Lee Hyori Offers Heartfelt Yoga Session to Autistic Youth on SBS's 'Mongle Counseling Center' Finale

As the final episode of SBS's 'Mongle Counseling Center' airs on the 22nd, Lee Hyori invites Yoo Ji-hoon, a young man on the autism spectrum, to her yoga studio for a one-on-one session aimed at easing his anxiety.

SBS Special 'My Heart is Mongle Mongle - Mongle Counseling Center' (directed by Go Hye-rin) is a heartwarming show that creates first romance experiences for young adults with developmental disabilities. As of the second episode, it ranked first in viewership among terrestrial channels in its time slot and maintained its popularity by securing the 8th spot on Netflix's 'Today's Top 10 Series in Korea' as of March 17.

Why did Lee Hyori gift Yoo Ji-hoon a private yoga session?

In the upcoming finale on the 22nd, 'Mongle Counseling Center' will once again provide special support for the 'Mongle' participants and counselor Lee Hyori. To help Yoo Ji-hoon, who struggles with anxiety and unfamiliar environments, Lee Hyori personally invites him to her yoga studio for a private session.

What kind of bond will form between the two beyond their 'natural chemistry'?

Known for their candid exchanges and 'natural chemistry,' Lee Hyori and Yoo Ji-hoon set aside their usual playful banter for a serene and meaningful connection. Lee Hyori gently guides Yoo Ji-hoon's movements, offering comforting advice: "As you breathe, you can start to feel more at ease. Even if anxiety arises when you're alone, you'll find that things aren't as bad as they seem." Yoo Ji-hoon, in turn, enjoys the yoga session with a noticeably calmer demeanor.

Viewers are eager to see how Yoo Ji-hoon, with Lee Hyori's special mentoring, will navigate the challenging journey of finding his first love. The evolving 'lovely natural chemistry' between Lee Hyori and Yoo Ji-hoon adds to the anticipation for the final broadcast of 'Mongle Counseling Center.'

Meanwhile, SBS Special 'My Heart is Mongle Mongle - Mongle Counseling Center,' the first reality show in Korea focusing on the romantic lives of young adults with developmental disabilities, will air its finale on the 22nd at 11:05 PM.

'Mongle Counseling Center' is a new venture by PD Go Hye-rin, who previously won the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Work with 'Hakjeon and the Back Thing Kim Min-ki.'

Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr