JUST ONE PERSON

Believing in who they are and sending sincere support, Just one person can change the lives of LGBTIQ youth. Ten years ago, DDing Dong took its first step to become ‘just one person’.

Now I don't feel left alone
in the world anymore.

LGBTIQ youth who met DDing Dong

For ten years,
DDing Dong has stood
by LGBTIQ youth.

In 2025, DDing Dong celebrates its 10th anniversary. Over these years, together with LGBTIQ youth, we have created change. Now, we want to share the change we made.

Support DDing Dong

As a LGBTIQ person,
I always felt lonely, but after knowing DDing Dong, that loneliness has significantly diminished.

LGBTIQ youth who met DDing Dong

Over ten years,
we have been by their side.

We’ve walked alongside LGBTIQ youth for the past 10 years.

For ten years,
we have been there.

Throughout every step of the journey, DDingDong has been there — so no one feels alone. 

We are providing closer support to
transgender and non-binary youth.

Due to family and societal misunderstandings about gender identity and legal and medical limitations, consultations with transgender and non-binary youth at DDing Dong are increasing. We discover and provide necessary resources in consultations, creating a stronger presence together.

JUST ONE PERSON

Believing in who they are and sending sincere support,
Just one person can change the lives of LGBTIQ youth.
Ten years ago, DDing Dong took its first step to become ‘just one person’.

Please stand by LGBTIQ youth
with DDing Dong.

Becoming a donor with DDing Dong adds strength as 'just one person' standing by LGBTIQ youth. Your warm donation becomes courage and hope.

Support DDing Dong

Finally, someone cares
about me.

LGBTIQ youth who met DDing Dong

We spent the past ten years with LGBTIQ youth, and finally they found a space to breathe in a world where they had to hide their identity.

Before knowing DDing Dong, 12% of LGBTIQ youth responded,
'I need help, but there’s no one to turn to.' There was no one nearby to rely on or extend a hand to.
However, after meeting DDing Dong, responses to the same question decreased significantly to 3.4%. 
They were no longer alone. 

Since its establishment,
DDing Dong has transformed societal perceptions positively over ten years. 

DDing Dong has been striving to change the social status of LGBTIQ youth from 'invisible beings' to 'coexisting beings' in society. Invisible to visible, respecting their identities, DDing Dong walks with LGBTIQ youth in the flow of change. 

Now I don't feel left alone
in the world anymore.

LGBTIQ youth who met DDing Dong

For ten years,
DDing Dong has stood by LGBTIQ youth.

In 2025, DDing Dong celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Over these years, together with LGBTIQ youth, we have created change.
Now, we want to share the change we made.

Support DDing Dong

As a LGBTIQ person, I always felt lonely,
but after knowing DDing Dong,
that loneliness has significantly diminished.

LGBTIQ youth who met DDing Dong

Over ten years,
we have been by their side.

We’ve walked alongside LGBTIQ youth for the past 10 years.

Communicated through 17,012 KakaoTalk exchanges, lowering thresholds for life counseling, support requests, and warm greetings.

Met 1,356 LGBTIQ youth nationwide.

Listened to concerns through 3,489 counselling sessions and supported lives.

For ten years,
we have been there.

Throughout every step of the journey, DDingDong has been there — so no one feels alone. 

Found ways out of crises for LGBTIQ youth through 1,449 legal, medical, housing, and psychological consultations.

Provided necessities and warm greetings to 617 youth leaving homes they couldn’t live in as their true selves.

Found a safe space at DDing Dong Restaurant to share hearts with peers, engaging with 813 individuals.

We are providing closer support to
transgender and non-binary youth.

Due to family and societal misunderstandings about gender identity and legal and medical limitations,
consultations with transgender and non-binary youth at DDing Dong are increasing.
We discover and provide necessary resources in consultations, creating a stronger presence together.

Please stand by LGBTIQ youth
with DDing Dong.

Becoming a donor with DDing Dong adds strength as 'just one person'
standing by LGBTIQ youth. Your warm donation becomes courage and hope.

Finally, someone cares about me.

LGBTIQ youth who met DDing Dong

We spent the past ten years with LGBTIQ youth,
and finally they found a space to breathe in a world
where they had to hide their identity.

Before knowing DDing Dong, 12% of LGBTIQ youth responded,
'I need help, but there’s no one to turn to.' There was no one nearby to rely on or extend a hand to.
However, after meeting DDing Dong, responses to the same question decreased significantly to 3.4%. 
They were no longer alone. 

Since its establishment, DDing Dong has transformed
societal perceptions positively over ten years. 

DDing Dong has been striving to change the social status of LGBTIQ youth
from 'invisible beings' to 'coexisting beings' in society. Invisible to visible, respecting their identities,
DDing Dong walks with LGBTIQ youth in the flow of change. 

In 2025, we will continue without stopping,
for connection and change.

Closest to LGBTIQ youth, DDing Dong. Creating ‘US’, NOT ‘Alone’. Just as DDing Dong has protected LGBTIQ youth over the past ten years,  In 2025, we will continue without stopping, for connection and change. 

A total of 50,950,000 won is needed to support LGBTIQ youth. Please join us through donations. 

10,000 won

Gift a warm meal to youth meeting DDing Dong.

30,000 won

Gift drinks and snacks to share with peers at DDing Dong Restaurant.

50,000 won

Gift gender expression items like the skirt, binder, cosmetics to transgender youth.

100,000 won

Support independent living by gifting essential items (Rainbow Kit) to homeless LGBTIQ youth.

Supporting DDing Dong is supporting LGBTIQ youth.  A warm donation that changes one person's life, The more support gathers, the brighter the world becomes. 

In 2025, we will continue without stopping,
for connection and change.

Closest to LGBTIQ youth, DDing Dong. Creating ‘US’, NOT ‘Alone’.
Just as DDing Dong has protected LGBTIQ youth over the past ten years,
 In 2025, we will continue without stopping, for connection and change. 

Messages of Support for DDingDong’s 10th Anniversary

Curious to learn
more about
 DDingDong’s work?

You can explore our wide range of activities in detail on our English info page. You’ll also find downloadable annual reports that capture the moments we’ve shared with LGBTIQ youth each year.

A total of 50,950,000 won is needed to
support LGBTIQ youth. Please join us through donations. 

10,000 won

Gift a warm meal to youth meeting DDing Dong.




30,000 won

Gift drinks and snacks to share with peers at DDing Dong Restaurant.



50,000 won

Gift gender expression items like the skirt, binder, cosmetics to transgender youth.



100,000 won

Support independent living by gifting essential items (Rainbow Kit) to homeless LGBTIQ youth.

Supporting DDing Dong is supporting LGBTIQ youth.
 A warm donation that changes one person's life,
The more support gathers, the brighter the world becomes. 

Messages of Support for DDingDong’s 10th Anniversary

Curious to learn more about
DDingDong’s work?

You can explore our wide range of activities in detail on our English info page.
You’ll also find downloadable annual reports that capture the moments
we’ve shared with LGBTIQ youth each year.