SBS Special’s "Mongle Mongle Mongle", the first Korean reality series about the dating journeys of young adults with developmental disabilities, is earning raves and spreading fast through word of mouth ― boosted by the wholehearted support of couple Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon.
"Mongle Mongle Mongle" follows “Mongle” young adults who dream of love but haven’t had the chance. Over eight weeks, they receive dating coaching from “Center Directors” Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon and set out to find their First Love.
Episode 1, which aired on the 8th (Sun), introduced three “Mongle” participants ― Oh Ji-hyun, Yoo Ji-hoon, and Jung Ji-won ― each with their own charm. Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon met them for the first time, listened to their challenges, and helped set up their first blind dates. Viewers were deeply moved by the trio’s distinct personalities, pure hearts, and sincere kindness ― even in their awkward moments ― melting away prejudice and delivering real healing.
Since the premiere, social media has been filled with praise: “Watching the Mongle participants, all I could think was, ‘I just met angels,’” “Breaking out of their shells and taking on challenges ― so inspiring,” “How do they speak so beautifully? I want to learn to talk like them,” “Such a thoughtful concept. It warmed my heart. Can’t wait for the next episode,” “I realized how little I understood about developmental disabilities. We need more shows like this,” “As a social worker, these are the very questions I struggle with. I’m grateful a program this good exists with support from Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon,” and “Honestly, I preferred this to non-disabled dating shows. A villain-free romance made my heart feel all soft and fuzzy again.”
Reflecting that momentum, during its first week the show ranked No. 10 on Netflix’s Today’s Top 10 TV in South Korea (as of March 10), signaling major interest. On SBS’s official social channels, Oh Ji-hyun’s first-date clip surpassed 1.3 million views within 24 hours of release, drawing even more attention. In an age saturated with dopamine hits, "Mongle Mongle Mongle" is proving the quiet power of purity ― and fans are eager to see how far this wave will go.
Billed as a real, heart-fluttering, and warm romance-growth story of young adults with developmental disabilities ― even more swoon-worthy than "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" ― "Mongle Mongle Mongle" returns with Episode 2 on the 15th (Sun) at 11:05 p.m.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)
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