"Development disorder, Yeon-f, willing to criticize.." Lee Hyo-ri ♥ Lee Sang-soon 'Mongle Counseling Center', I'm asking why I should watch it

*This content was translated by AI.

Producer Ko Hye-rin of SBS's special "Mongle Counseling Center" directly revealed the background of planning the first love growth program for young people with developmental disabilities in Korea, and the secret behind the casting of Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon.

SBS Special 'My Heart is Mingle-Mingle Counseling Center' (hereinafter referred to as 'Mingle Counseling Center') is the first romance in the life of young people with developmental disabilities. Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon, a 14-year-old couple who have been known as representative parakeets in the entertainment industry, are attracting attention as they will support the romance of young people with developmental disabilities who dream of love (hereinafter referred to as "Mr. Mongle"). In addition, during the production of the theme song of "Mongle Counseling Center," Lee Hyo-ri sang the song presented by Noh Young-sim, the music director of the drama "Weird Lawyer Woo Young-woo," produced by Lee Sang-soon, and provided full support, drawing attention to how the project, which was created with the support of many people, will resonate.

Producer Ko Hye-rin of "Mongle Counseling Center" is a talented director who won the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards-Broadcasting Liberal Arts Award through the documentary "Hakjeon and the Behind Kim Min-ki" last year. Producer Ko Hye-rin, who is foreshadowing another challenge with "the love growth period of young people with developmental disabilities," told a special story about the background of the "Mongle Counseling Center."

Producer Ko Hye-rin said, "This program started with my younger brother, who is actually a young man with developmental disabilities in his 20s," adding, "Five years ago, when my younger brother became an adult, I first came up with a plan. At that time, I asked myself, 'Am I really treating my younger brother as an adult?' On reflection, I never even thought that my younger brother would be in a relationship. When I think of the words youth and youth, love and love naturally follow, but the connection was not easy in front of the word "developmentally disabled youth." Areas that are not thought of are treated as if they do not exist. And I thought that if it was considered as non-existent, there would be a point where the parties would also give up themselves. So I felt I had to tell this story," he said.

"In the course of five years, my younger brother had several relationships and watched the process. As I passed that time, I came to see my younger brother from the perspective of "the life of a young man." I think this program is not a program that explains developmental disabilities, but rather a story that looks back at 'youth' that we didn't easily think of," he added.

Why did we invite Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon as 'counselor heads'. Producer Ko said, "Five years ago, we formed a relationship by creating a work called 'Hyori and Soon Shim' that tells the story of Soon Shim, Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon's dog. At that time, it was very impressive to see the two of you being sincere and sincere. Also, when I first explained this plan to the two of you, I remember you saying, "I think it's a necessary story." "I was very grateful that many people sympathized with me that it was more necessary because it was an area that many people had not thought deeply about," he recalled.

In addition, PD Ko said, "I thought that this program needed an adult who looked at young people with developmental disabilities as 'young people' before 'disability', so I invited the two of them. The two eyes made the center of the program harder. Thanks to the two of you, the story of the 'Mongle Counseling Center' has become much richer," he said, expressing his gratitude to Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon.

The attitude of Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon in the program was impressive. Producer Ko said, "This program was a little different from the existing broadcasting site. Although not all of them were included in the broadcast, Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon have been with young people with developmental disabilities for a long time. We had frequent meetings, and in the process, we came to understand each other more deeply, and naturally conversations as "young people" and "life seniors" came and went. The two of you led the story in a unique honest and sincere way. The cast were also candid and honest. Rather than treating the two as stars, I think I felt like a close sister and brother who supported me," he said.

Then, how was the so-called "Mr. Mongle" born to develop a relationship through the "Mongle Counseling Center". Producer Ko Hye-rin said, "I first explained the purpose of the program to institutions and organizations that can meet young people with developmental disabilities, and so many people contacted me. We conducted more than 500 interviews alone," he said, expressing a heated response. "The biggest thing I felt during the production was that far more young people with developmental disabilities really wanted such a space than I thought. He said, "It's not just the meaning of appearing on the show, but I really want to meet someone and have a relationship."

Producer Ko said, "Every moment was amazing," and expressed his feelings about watching the romance of young people with developmental disabilities the most closely. He said, "The production team always tried to predict the situation, but they couldn't predict anything, such as the atmosphere of the first blind date and the result of the first confession. Nevertheless, one thing was clear that the performers did not try to hide their feelings under any circumstances, did not exaggerate to look good, and acted in the most honest and sincere manner at every moment. At the same time, "At some point, I felt that we should accept the moment as it is rather than predicting and forcibly interpreting something. After that, he was excited, disappointed, and courageous again as a young man, not "special because he is a young man with a developmental disability." In the end, I became more convinced that this program was not about disability, but about youth."

Finally, producer Ko Hye-rin said, "Episode 1 is about the 'first' of young people who visited the 'Mongle Counseling Center'. The challenge of the first blind date, the first date, and the first relationship is unfolded. Everyone has awkward and awkward moments when they think of their first relationship. Even if it's not a relationship, if you've supported someone's first challenge, you can naturally sympathize with it. I think the small moments of failure and growth that happen in the process are, after all, stories of all of us," he hinted.

Furthermore, he expressed his hope, "I hope this program will create a place to talk about the lives, love, and love of young people with developmental disabilities." "This program cannot represent all the lives of young people with developmental disabilities, but if such discussions begin, I think that alone is meaningful enough." Criticism is also ready to be taken with pleasure. I think it means that more stories are needed," he said, emphasizing his sincerity.

Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon's "Mongle Counseling Center" will air the first episode at 11:05 p.m. on the 8th.

<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>

*This content was translated by AI.