The Return of Superman (TV series)
| The Return of Superman | |
|---|---|
 The Return of Superman newest logo starting from episode 117. | |
| Also known as | Superman Is Back Superman Returns |
| Hangul | 슈퍼맨이 돌아왔다 |
| Genre | Reality television |
| Created by | KBS |
| Starring | Sam Park Joo-ho |
| Narrated by | Park Sol-mi So Yoo-jin |
| Opening theme | Superman: Main Title March |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 372 (as of March 7th, 2021) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Kang Bong-gyu |
| Production locations | South Korea, Japan |
| Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
| Running time | Ep. 1–15 (85 minutes) Ep. 16–21 (95 minutes) Ep. 22–present (100 minutes) |
| Production company | Koen Media Corporation |
| Distributor | KBS World |
| Release | |
| Original network | KBS2 |
| Picture format | 1080i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | September 19, 2013 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Star Family Show Mamma Mia (패밀리쇼 맘마미아) |
| Related shows | Happy Sunday 다녀오겠습니다 (KBS Joy) |
| External links | |
| Official Website | |
The Return of Superman (Korean: 슈퍼맨이 돌아왔다; also known as Superman Is Back) is a South Korean reality-variety show that airs on KBS2. The Return of Superman used to be one of the two segments (the other segment is 1 Night 2 Days) on Happy Sunday. The original three episodes pilot aired as a Chuseok holiday special from September 19 till September 21 of 2013, starring Lee Hwi-jae, Choo Sung-hoon, Jang Hyun-sung. The show is narrated by entertainer/singer Haha and actress So Yoo-jin.
KBS announced on Oct 17, 2013 that The Return of Superman will officially become part of the Happy Sunday lineup starting on November 3, 2013. The show replaces Star Family Show Mamma Mia, which was moved to Wednesday nights.[1]
Synopsis[]
Celebrity dads are left to care for their kids alone for 48 hours without the help of anyone else, while their wives leave home to enjoy some relaxing time off.[2] The wives are shown leaving the home before the 48 hours begins and coming back to greet their family once the 48 hours have ended. During the 48 hours the dads and children are either doing a task the wives have written out for the dads to complete, or the dads are exploring new activities with their kids. Occasionally celebrity friends of the dads will stop by to interact with the kids.[3][4][5]
Format[]
The show is filmed with set up cameras and cameraman hiding in tents and playhouses in each of the celebrities' actual home. Family and friends of the celebrity dads will occasionally show up in episodes. In each episode, as the show moves from one family to the next, a brief narration by the narrator is given to introduce the next segment of the episode.
During each individual family segment the parents (husband and wife), with the exception of Junu, Junseo and Haru who were old enough to answer questions when they started the show, would give a talking head interview while being asked questions by the shows PDs (producers) about the current situation being aired.
Cast[]
Current cast[]
*Children are listed from oldest to youngest, and families are listed in order of appearance on the show.
| Duration | Dad | Children | Mom/Wife | Filming location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016– Ep 154–Present |
 SamTelevision Personality |
Son: William Hammington (Jung Tae-oh) DOB: July 12, 2016 |
Jung Yu-mi Housewife, Former Cafe Owner |
Eungam,
Eunpyeong, Seoul, South Korea |
| Son: Bentley Hammington (Jung Woo-sung) DOB: November 8, 2017 | ||||
| 2018– Ep 239–314 (took a hiatus from ep 315–352) Ep 353–present[6] |
Park Joo-ho Professional Football (Soccer) player |
Daughter: Park Na-eun (Eden) DOB: May 11, 2015 |
 AnnaHousewife |
Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
| Son: Park Geon-hoo (Aciel) DOB: August 21, 2017 | ||||
| Son: Park Jin-woo (Élyséen) DOB:January 13, 2020 | ||||
| 2021– Ep 366-Present[7] |
Yoon Sang-hyun Actor |
Daughter: Yoon Na-gyeom DOB: December 4, 2015 |
Maybee Singer, lyricist, actress and radio presenter |
Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
| Daughter: Yoon Na-on DOB: May 21, 2017 | ||||
| Son: Yoon Hee-sung DOB:December 24, 2018 | ||||
| 2021- Ep 380-present[8] |
N/A | Son: Zen DOB: November 4, 2020 |
Sayuri Fujita Television Personality |
TBA |
| Duration | Narrator | |||
| 2020–present Episode 341–present |
So Yoo-jin | |||
| 2021–present Episode 383,385–present |
Park Sol-mi[9] | |||
Former cast[]
*Families and narrators are listed in order of exiting the show.
| Duration | Dad | Children | Mom/Wife | Filming location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chuseok Special Part 1–3 |
 Lee Hyun-wooSinger/Actor |
Son: Lee Dong-ha DOB: September 2009 |
Yi Je-ni Museum Curator[10] |
Seoul, South Korea |
| Son: Lee Ju-ha DOB: April 2011 | ||||
| 2014 Ep 25–313 |
Kim Jung-tae Actor1 |
Son: Kim Ji-hoo (Yakkung) DOB: February 2011[11]2 |
Jeon Yeo-jin University Professor |
Busan, South Korea |
| 2013–2014 Chuseok Special Part 1–3 Ep 1–33 |
Jang Hyun-sung Actor |
Son: Jang Jun-woo (Junu) DOB: July 17, 2003 |
Yang Huijeong Bakery Owner |
Seoul, South Korea |
| Son: Jang Jun-seo DOB: July 29, 2007 | ||||
| 2013–2015 Ep 1–58 |
 TabloRapper/Songwriter |
Daughter: Lee Ha-ru DOB: May 2, 2010 |
Kang Hye-jung Actress |
Seoul, South Korea |
| 2015 Ep 59–103 |
Uhm Tae-woong Actor |
Daughter: Uhm Ji-on DOB: June 18, 2013 |
Yoon Hye-jin Ballerina |
Opo-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea |
| 2014–2016 Ep 34–116, 156 |
Song Il-gook Actor[12] |
Son: Song Dae-han DOB: March 16, 2012 (Fraternal triplet) |
Jung Seung-yeon High Court Judge5 |
Songdo, Incheon, South Korea |
| Son: Song Min-guk DOB: March 16, 2012 (Fraternal triplet) | ||||
| Son: Song Man-se DOB: March 16, 2012 (Fraternal triplet) | ||||
| 2013–2017 Chuseok Special Part 1–3 Ep 1–122, 155–160, 205–206,250 |
 Choo Sung-hoonMMA Fighter |
Daughter: Choo Sa-rang DOB: October 24, 2011[13] |
Shiho Yano Model |
Minato, Tokyo, Japan |
| 2016 Ep 127–Ep 162 |
Yang Dong-geun Actor/Hip-hop artist |
Son: Yang Joon-seo DOB: March 28, 2013 |
Park Ga-ram Office Worker/Former Music Video Model |
Samseong-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea |
| Daughter: Yang Joy DOB: October 11, 2015 | ||||
| 2016 Ep 129–Ep 162 |
Oh Ji-ho Actor |
Daughter: Oh Seo-heun (Jibong-i.e.) DOB: December 30, 2015 |
Eun Bo-ah Fashion Designer |
Seongsu-dong, Seongdong, Seoul, South Korea |
| 2016–2017
Ep 117–182 |
Lee Beom-soo Actor |
Daughter: Lee So-eul DOB: March 1, 2011 |
Lee Yoon-jin English interpreter |
Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea |
| Son: Lee Da-eul DOB: February 21, 2014 | ||||
| 2016, 2017 Ep 130-162 (regular) Ep 193 (special appearances) |
In Gyo-jin Actor |
Daughter: In Ha-eun DOB: December 4, 2015 |
So Yi-hyun Actress |
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| 2016–2018 Ep 114–210 |
Ki Tae-young Actor |
Daughter: Kim Ro-hee DOB: April 12, 2015 |
Eugene Singer/Actress |
Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea |
| 2013–2018 Chuseok Special Part 1–3 Ep 1–220 2018–2019 Ep 249–251, 287(guest appearance) |
Lee Hwi-jae Comedian/Host |
Son: Lee Seo-eon DOB: March 15, 2013 (Fraternal twin) |
Moon Jeong-won Florist |
Dongcheon-dong, Yongin, South Korea (Episode 1 - 176)[14][15] |
| Son: Lee Seo-jun DOB: March 15, 2013 (Fraternal twin) | ||||
| 2018–2019 Ep. 221–259 |
Bong Tae-gyu Actor |
Son: Bong Si-ha DOB: December 1, 2015 |
Hasisi Park Photographer |
Jeongneung, Seongbuk, Seoul, South Korea |
| Daughter: Bong Bon-bi (Bonvie) DOB: May 21, 2018 | ||||
| 2019 Ep 268–278 |
Jang Beom-june Singer/songwriter |
Daughter: Jang Jo-ah DOB: July 26, 2014 |
Song Seung-ah Actress |
Seoul, South Korea |
| Son: Jang Ha-da DOB: September 19, 2017 | ||||
| 2017–2019 Ep 163–280 |
Ko Ji-yong Businessman/Former Idol-Singer |
Son: Ko Seung-jae DOB: October 6, 2014 |
Heo Yang-lim Professor/Doctor |
Bangbae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| 2015–2019 Ep 89–298 |
Lee Dong-gook 7 Professional Football (Soccer) player |
Daughter: Lee Jae-si DOB: August 14, 2007 (Fraternal twin) |
Lee Soo-jin Housewife/former Miss Korea contestant |
Songdo, Incheon, South Korea |
| Daughter: Lee Jae-ah DOB: August 14, 2007 (Fraternal twin) | ||||
| Daughter: Lee Seol-ah DOB: July 18, 2013 (Fraternal twin) | ||||
| Daughter: Lee Soo-ah DOB: July 18, 2013 (Fraternal twin) | ||||
| Son: Lee Si-an (Daebak-i.e.) DOB: November 14, 2014 | ||||
| 2019–2020 Ep 281–342 |
Moon Hee-joon Television Personality/Former Idol-Singer |
Daughter: Moon Hee-yul (Jam-jam) DOB: May 12, 2017 |
Soyul Former Idol-singer |
Hannam, Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea |
| 2017, 2019–2020 Ep 195, 273–274, 279, 283 (special appearances) 286–355 (regular) |
Hong Kyung-min Singer/Actor |
Daughter: Hong Ra-won DOB: April 21, 2016 |
Kim Yuna Haegeum Musician |
Seoul, South Korea |
| Daughter: Hong Ra-im DOB: January 1, 2019 (age 2 years 8 months) | ||||
| 2020 Ep 315–362 |
Kang Gary Rapper |
Son: Kang Ha-oh DOB: October 15, 2017 (age 3) |
Kim Se-eun Unknown |
Jayang, Gwangjin, Seoul, South Korea |
| 2014 Ep 32–39 2019–2021 Ep 307–378 |
News Anchor |
Son: Do Yeon-woo (Kkom-kkomi) DOB: June 13, 2014 |
Jang Yoon-jung Trot Singer |
Seoul, South Korea |
| Daughter: Do Ha-young DOB: November 9, 2018 (age 2) | ||||
| Duration | Narrator | |||
| 2013 Chuseok Special Part 1–2 |
Yoo Ho-jeong | |||
| 2013–2014 Ep 1–27 |
Chae Sira | |||
| 2014 Ep 28–37 |
Shin Ae-ra | |||
| 2014–2015 Ep 38–59 |
4 | |||
| 2015 Ep 93 |
Yoona of Girls' Generation | |||
| 2015 Ep 96 |
Yoo In-na | |||
| 2015 Ep 97 |
Jang Hyun-sung | |||
| 2017 Ep 185–188 |
Kim Hyo-Jin | |||
| 2015–2018 Ep 60–226 |
Jung Hye-young6 | |||
| 2018 Episode 227–233 |
Oh Sang-jin Kim So-young | |||
| 2018 Episode 234–249 |
Do Kyung-wan[16] Jang Yun-jeong[16] | |||
| 2018–2019 Episode 253–255, 258–272 |
Lee Su-ji[17] | |||
| 2019 Episode 273–306 |
Han Chae-ah | |||
| 2019–2020 Episode 307–340 |
Lee Mi-do[18] | |||
| 2018–2021 Episode 253–256, 258–362 |
[17] | |||
| 2021 Episode 363–382 |
HaHa | |||
| 2021 Episode 383 |
Park Sol-mi | |||
| 2021 Episode 384 |
Yoo Se-yoon[19] | |||
^Note 1 :First appearance on episode 20 & 21. Officially joined cast starting episode 25.
^Note 2 :Kim Jung-tae's younger son Kim Si-hyun, who was only 2 months old when they started filming for the show will not be part of the show.
^Note 3 :See "Controversies" section.
^Note 4 :Heo Su-gyeong previously guest starred with her daughter Byeol on episode 24 during Lee Hwi-jae's segment.
^Note 5 :Song Il-kook wife Jeong Seung-yeon face is blurred whenever she appears on the show to protect her identity due to her occupation as a High Court Judge. She also does not participate in the talking head interviews like the other Moms/Wives of other cast families.
^Note 6 :Jung Hye-young's husband Sean from Jinusean previously appeared in numerous episodes of the show during former cast member Tablo and Haru's segment. Also all four of her children along with her husband appeared on episode 52 during Song Il-kook's segment.
^Note 7 :Lee Dong-gook previously guest starred on episode 40 during Lee Hwi-jae's segment.
Special cast[]
| Duration | Dad | Children | Mom/Wife | Filming location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ep 184 |
Robert Kelly University Professor/Political Analyst |
Daughter: Marion Kelly (Ye-na) DOB: March 9, 2013 |
Kim Jung-a Housewife/former Yoga Instructor[20] |
Busan, South Korea |
| Son: James Kelly (Yu-seop) DOB: June 29, 2016 | ||||
| 2017 Ep 185–186 |
Park Gun-hyung Actor |
Son: Park Yi-jun DOB: June 10, 2015 |
Lee Chae-rim Office Worker |
Seoul, South Korea |
| 2017 Ep 191–192 |
Outsider Rapper/Songwriter |
Daughter: Shin-Yi Ro-woon DOB: March 4, 2016 |
Lee Young-bin Dance Director |
Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| 2016 Ep 130-162 (regular) Ep 194 (special appearances) |
In Gyo-jin Actor |
Daughter: In Ha-eun DOB: December 4, 2015 |
So Yi-hyun Actress |
Namyang-ju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| 2017 Ep 202–204 |
Viktor Ahn Short-track Speed-skater Athlete |
Daughter: Jane Ahn DOB: December 29, 2015 |
Woo Na-ri Housewife |
Moscow, Russia |
| 2018, 2020 Ep 213–214, 337, 339 |
Park Hyun-bin Trot singer |
Son: Park Ha-joon DOB: May 11, 2017 |
Kim Joo-hee University Student/Housewife |
Seoul, South Korea |
| Daughter: Park Hay-eon DOB: November 15, 2019 | ||||
| 2018 Ep 224–225, 239 (special appearances) |
Moon Sung-min Volleyball Player |
Son: Moon Si-ho DOB: February 9, 2016 |
Park Jin-ah Housewife/Former Model |
Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Son: Moon Ri-ho DOB: January 16, 2018 | ||||
| 2018 Ep 227–228 |
Jo Jung-chi Musician |
Daughter: Jo Eun-Yi DOB: February 28, 2017 |
Choi Jung-in Singer |
Seoul, South Korea |
| 2018 Ep 231–232 |
Businessman/Certified Dog Trainer |
Son: Kang Ju-woon DOB: November 20, 2017 |
Susan Elder Housewife |
Seoul, South Korea |
| 2018 Ep 235–236 |
Yang Joon-mu Businessman |
Son: Yang No-ah DOB: October 3, 2016 |
Kahi Former Idol-Singer |
Seoul, South Korea |
| Son: Yang Si-ohn DOB:June 16, 2018 | ||||
| 2018 Ep 252–253, 266-267 |
Jo Sung-mo Singer |
Son: Jo Bong-yeon DOB: October 25, 2015 |
Goo Min-ji Former Model/Designer |
Seoul, South Korea |
| 2019 Ep 264, 269, 272, 277 |
Shim Ji-ho Actor |
Son: Shim Yi-an DOB: May 20, 2014 |
Han Ga-in Housewife/Graduate University Student [21] |
Seoul, South Korea |
| Daughter: Shim Yi-el DOB: November 21, 2017 | ||||
| 2019 Ep 278 |
Kim Da-hyun Actor and singer |
Son: Kim Yi-deun | Kim Mi-kyung | TBA, South Korea |
| Son: Kim Yi-bit | ||||
| Daughter: Kim Yi-peul | ||||
| 2019 Ep 282 |
Park Jeong-cheol Actor |
Daughter: Park Da-in | Name unknown Flight Attendant |
TBA, South Korea |
| 2019-2020 Ep 318 , 335 |
Lee Sang-joon Office worker |
Son: Lee Do-hyung DOB: August 22, 2018 |
Lee Mi-do Actress |
Seoul, South Korea |
| 2020 Ep 317 |
Han Suk-joon Television personality and former announcer. |
Daughter: Han Sa-bin DOB: October 2, 2018 |
Name unknown Photographer |
TBA, South Korea |
| 2020 Ep 318 |
Lee Sang-joon Office Worker |
Son: Lee Do-hyung | Lee Mi-do Actress |
TBA, South Korea |
| 2020 Ep 320 |
Kim In-suk Comedian |
Son: Kim Tae-yang | Angela Park | TBA, South Korea |
| Son: Kim Tae-san | ||||
| 2020 Ep 321-322 |
Kim Young-gwon Professional Football (Soccer) player |
Daughter: Kim Ri-a | Park Se-jin | TBA, South Korea |
| Son: Kim Ri-hyeon | ||||
| 2020 Ep 339,344-349,353,356,359 |
Lee Chun-soo Former Soccer Player |
Daughter: Lee Joo-eun DOB:June 1, 2013 |
Shim Ha-eun | TBA, South Korea |
| Son: Lee Tae-kang DOB: January 1, 2020 (fraternal twin) | ||||
| Daughter: Lee Joo-yul DOB: January 1, 2020 (fraternal twin) | ||||
| 2020 Ep 338 |
Shin Hyun-joon Actor |
Son: Shin Min-joon | Kim Kyung-mi Non-celebrity Cellist |
TBA, South Korea |
| Son: Shin Ye-joon | ||||
| 2020 Ep 339 |
Roh Ji-hoon Trot Singer |
Son: Roh Lee-ahn DOB: November 25, 2018 |
Lee Eun-hye Racing model |
TBA, South Korea |
| 2021 Ep 378, 379 |
Jung Myung-ho Businessman |
Daughter: Jung Jo-ie DOB: June 5, 2020 |
Seo Hyo-rim Actress |
TBA, South Korea |
Timeline[]
Cast history[]
- Lee Hyun-woo could not participate in the show when it was picked up on Happy Sunday due to conflicting schedule.
- Yoo Ho-jeong was the original narrator for episodes 1 and 2 of the Chuseok Special, there was no narrator for episode 3 of the special episodes.
- Tablo and his daughter Haru joined the cast starting from episode 1 of season 1 to replace Lee Hyun-woo's spot.[22]
- Chae Sira became the narrator starting from season 1, her last episode was the 27th. Chae decided to leave the show due to her conflicting schedule.
- Kim Jung-tae and his son Ji-hoo (Yakkung) guest starred on episodes 20 and 21 as part of Jang Hyun-sung's segment, the two were invited to officially join the cast because of the show's extended time slot.[23]
- Shin Ae-ra took over as narrator starting from episode 28. She was approached to join the show because of her reputation as a caring mother in real life.[24]
- Kim Jung-tae and his son Yakkung opted to leave the show following controversy of them attending a campaign rally for a local politician. Episode 31 is their last.
- Jang Yoon-jung and Do Kyung-wan will be guest cast from episode 32. They will fill the spot left open by the departure of Kim Jung-tae and his son Yakkung. The couple will chronicle the birth of their son.[25]
- Jang Hyun-sung's agency announced on June 24, 2014 that the actor and his sons would be leaving the show due to conflicting schedule with filming his drama Ceci Bon and movie Love Wins. He and his family last appearance is episode 33.[26]
- Song Il-kook was announced on June 25, 2014 to be joining the cast of Superman along with his triplet sons. Their first episode will air on July 6.[27]
- It was announced on July 20 that Shin Ae-ra would be stepping down as the narrator of the show to concentrate on her studies in the United States. Her last episode will be the 37th. Heo Su-gyeong, who previously guest starred on the show will be taking over as the narrator.[28]
- On December 1, 2014, Tablo and his daughter Haru announced that both will be leaving the show due to Tablo's conflicting schedule with promoting his music career and filming the show. Episode 58 will be their last.[29]
- Actor Uhm Tae-woong was announced on December 1, 2014 to be joining the show with his daughter Uhm Ji-on. The new father/daughter duo will be taking the place of exiting cast family Tablo and Haru.[30]
- A press release was issued on January 6, 2015 announcing actress and wife of Sean from Jinusean, Jung Hye-young as the narrator of the show starting from episode 60. No reason was given for the exiting of most current narrator Heo Su-gyeong.[31]
- On July 13, 2015 KBS confirmed professional soccer player Lee Dong-gook will be joining the cast part-time with his five children.[32]
- On October 14, 2015, the shows PD Kang Bong Kyu, confirmed that actor Uhm Tae-woong and his family will be leaving the show so that he and his wife can concentrate on the main careers as an actor and ballerina.[33] When Uhm Tae-woong's wife Yoon Hye-jin, appeared on the variety show "Taxi" in November 2015 she further clarified another reason was that they didn't want Jion growing up in the spotlight thinking she was privileged.[34]
- On December 21, 2015, KBS announced that Song Il-gook and the triplets will be leaving the show for an undisclosed reason. Episode 116 will be their last.[35]
- On December 9, 2015 the PDs of the show confirmed that actor Ki Tae Young had started filming for show. His family replaces Uhm Tae Woong's who had recently left the show.[36]
- On January 27, 2016, it was confirmed that actor Lee Beom-soo would be joining the show. His family will be taking over the slot of Song Il-gook's family after they leave the show sometime in February.[37]
- In later February 2016 an insider informed the media that Choo Sung Hoon and his daughter Sarang would be leaving the show. PD of the show did not confirm the news because Choo and his family did not finish filming yet. On February 28, 2016 it was confirmed the Choos will be leaving the show after Sung Hoon's wife Shiho Yano posted an invite for fans to attend their final filming on her Instagram account.[38] The Choos last episode will air in late March 2016. With Choo Sung Hoon leaving the show, Lee Hwi Jae remains the only original cast member since the show premiered.
- On April 22, 2016, KBS revealed that actors Oh Ji-ho, In Gyo-jin and Yang Dong-geun and their respective children would be joining the show. Yang Dong-geun's first episode will be on Episode 127 while Oh Ji-ho and In Gyo-jin's will be on Episode 129 and 130 respectively.[39]
- In October 2016, it was announced that Sam Hammington and his son William would be joining the show. Their first episode will be on Episode 154.[40]
- In November 2016, it was revealed that singer Ko Ji-young would be joining the show. Their first episode will be on Episode 163.[41]
- On May 10, 2017, it was announced that actor Lee Beom-soo and his kids would be leaving the show in order for Lee to focus on directing his film. Episode 182 will be their last.[42] Lee had originally joined the program as a way to spend time with his children while he recovered from his leg injury.
- During the previews at the end of episode 183, Professor Robert Kelly of Pusan National University were shown as the new family joining the show. The Kelly family rose to popularity when his young children crashed his live interview with the BBC and the video of the incident went viral.[43]
- On October 3, 2019, Lee Dong Guk's wife posted on social media announcing her family's departure from the program.[44]
- On January 19, 2020 broadcast, Park Joo Ho announces his family will take a hiatus from the program in order to take care of his wife Anna's delivery of their third child in Switzerland, born on January 13, 2020.[45]
- On February 2, 2020 broadcast, Kang Gary and his son Kang Ha-Oh first joined the show. Kang Gary returned to entertainment after 3 years hiatus.[46]
- On April 6, 2020 broadcast, it was revealed that actor, singer, model Min Woo-hyuk and his son Park Yi-deun would be joining the show. The first episode will be on Episode 324.[47]
Episodes[]
Un-aired X-files[]
The X-files are film clips that didn't make it to broadcast on the regular program. These clips can be seen on Korean paid subscription web streaming site Cable TV VOD. The clips are narrated by different guests each time, such as Lee Hyeri from Korean girls idol group Girl's Day.
Sponsors[]
LG is the main sponsor of the show. All the "Superman" families prominently display or use the LG's S Homeboy tablet made by Samsung throughout each episode. Besides the S Homeboy tablet, each Superman family use or display products they individually endorse on the show.[48]
NOTE: These are only products shown on the show. Not a complete list of each cast member endorsements.
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Controversies[]
- On June 5, 2014 netizens on the forum site Daum Agora started a petition to have Kim Jung-tae and his son Yakkung removed from the show due to him and his son attending an election campaign on June 1, 2014 for Na Dong-yeon who is a candidate for Gyung-Nam, Yangsan mayor. Na Dong-yeon later released a statement apologizing to Kim Jung-tae and his son Yakkung for the controversy and assured people that the actor and his son were not there to campaign for him.[60] On June 10 a rep for Kim Jung-tae confirmed that he and his son Yakkung have decided to leave the show following the political controversy.[61]
- In June 2014, an article was published voicing netizens complaints of the show overly promoting YG Entertainment artistes since there were too many guest stars from YG's management for Jang Hyun-sung and Tablo's segments, who are also under YG's management.[62][63]
- On episode 42 which aired on August 31, 2014 producers took a jab at rival show "Dad! Where Are We Going?" with captions shown during Tablo's segment.[64]
- Viewers voiced their complaints of the mothers showing up on the show too frequently. The complaints were targeted at Tablo's family due to his wife Hyejung appearing entirely during their segment from episodes 52 to 53.[65]
- Viewers voiced their complaints about the editing of a scene in episode 53 where Song triplets Daehan and Manse are fighting over a toy. The viewers complained that the caption and editing didn't show the true facts of what happened.[66]
- On April 22, 2015, the owner of a venue that the show production team had scouted, posted on the show's official forum claiming staff from the show had reserved his venue last minute and then abruptly cancelled the shoot, disregarding his loss of profit in order to accommodate the show. After a formal apology was issued by the shows producers' the misunderstanding was settled.[67]
- In July 2015, the announcement of Lee Dong-gook and his family joining the show was met with negativity and complaints from fans of Song Il-kook and his triplet sons. Fans of Song and his sons saw it as a sign that Song and his family would be leaving the show, and complained on KBS's forum about adding the new family and KBS offering Song an upcoming drama role as a reason for Song to leave the variety show. KBS assured Song's fans that the decision for him and his family to leave the show was made entirely of their own accord.[68][69]
International version[]
In April 2014, China's Zhejiang Television (ZJTV) began airing a Chinese version of The Return of Superman called Dad is Back starring former Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit member Wu Chun, film producer Zhong Lei Wang, actor Jia Nailiang, and former gymnast Li Xiapeng.[70] The show is in collaboration with the producers of the Korean KBS version and follows the same concept as the Korean version with the exception of a narrator. The title of the Chinese version was renamed in order to clear up plagiarism rumors.[71] In March 2017, Thailand Channel 7 began airing a Thai version of The Return of Superman called The Return of Superman Thailand.[72] In Indonesia, The Return of Superman airs on NET. with Indonesian subtitles and dubbed narration.
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12th KBS Entertainment Awards | Top Entertainer Award | Choo Sung-hoon | Won | [73] |
| Best Male Newcomer in a Variety Show | Jang Hyun-sung | Nominated | |||
| Producer's Special Award | Lee Hwi-jae | Won | |||
| Excellence Award, Male Entertainer in a Variety Show | Choo Sung-hoon | Nominated | |||
| Tablo | Nominated | ||||
| Top Excellence Award, Male Entertainer in a Variety Show | Choo Sung-hoon | Nominated | |||
| Tablo | Nominated | ||||
| Mobile TV Popularity Award | Choo Sa-rang, Jang Jun-woo & Jun-seo, Lee Haru, Lee Seo-eon & Seo-jun |
Won | |||
| Viewer's Choice Program of the Year | The Return of Superman | Nominated | |||
| Best Eater | Choo Sarang | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | 50th Paeksang Arts Awards | Best Entertainment Program | The Return of Superman | Nominated | |
| 13th KBS Entertainment Awards | Viewer's Choice Program of the Year | Won | [74] | ||
| Top Excellence Award, Male Entertainer in a Variety Show | Choo Sung-hoon | Won | |||
| Producer's Special Award | Lee Hwi-jae | Won | |||
| Song Il-gook | Won | ||||
| Mobile TV Popularity Award | Choo Sa-rang, Lee Haru, Lee Seo-eon & Seo-jun, Song Dae-han, Min-guk & Man-se |
Won | |||
| Best Scriptwriter | Kim Jung-sun | Won | |||
| 2015 | 51st Paeksang Arts Awards | Best Entertainment Program | The Return of Superman | Nominated | |
| 14th KBS Entertainment Awards | Viewer's Choice Program of the Year | Nominated | [75] | ||
| Male MC Newcomer Award | Lee Dong-gook | Nominated | |||
| Best Entertainer – Entertainment Category | Won | ||||
| Hot Issue – Variety Show Star Award | Choo Sung-hoon | Won | |||
| Excellence Award – Male Variety Category | Song Il-gook | Won | |||
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Hwi-jae | Won | |||
| 2016 | 15th KBS Entertainment Awards | Viewer's Choice Program of the Year | The Return of Superman | Nominated | [76] |
| Mobile TV Popularity Award | Lee So-eul & Da-eul, Lee Seo-eon & Seo-jun, Lee Jae-si, Jae-ah, Soo-ah, Seol-ah & Si-an, Kim Ro-Hee, Yang Joy, Oh Seo-heun, In Ha-eun |
Won | |||
| Excellence Award – Male Variety Category | Ki Tae-young & Lee Beom-soo | Won | |||
| Top Excellence Award – Male Variety Category | Lee Dong-gook | Won | |||
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Hwi-jae | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | 16th KBS Entertainment Awards | Mobile TV Popularity Award | Lee Jae-si, Jae-ah, Soo-ah, Seol-ah & Si-an, William Hammington, Bentley Hammington, Ko Seung-jae, Bong Si-ha, Bong Bon-bi, Park Na-eun, Park Geon-hoo |
Won | [77] |
| Hot Issue Variety Award | Bong Tae-gyu | Won | |||
| Top Excellence Award – Male Variety Category | Sam | Won | |||
| Excellence Award – Male Variety Category | Ko Ji-yong | Won | |||
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Dong-gook | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | 17th KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Icon Award | William Hammington, Bentley Hammington, Park Na-eun, Park Geon-hoo, Moon Hee-yul, Hong Ra-won, Hong Ra-im, Do Yeon-woo, Do Ha-young | Won | [78] |
| Broadcasting Screenwriter Award | Beak Sun-young | Won | |||
| Viewers' Choice Best Program Award | The Return of Superman | Won | |||
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Sam, Park Joo-ho, Moon Hee-joon, Hong Kyung-min, | Won | |||
| Best Couple Award | , Jang Yoon-jung | Nominated | |||
| Excellence Award in Entertainment | Hong Kyung-min | Nominated | |||
| Top Excellence Award in Entertainment | Sam | Nominated | |||
| Park Joo-ho | Nominated | ||||
| 2020 | 18th KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Icon Award | The Return of Superman children | Won | [79] |
| Viewers' Choice Best Program Award | The Return of Superman | Nominated | |||
| Rookie Award (Reality Category) | Lee Chun-soo | Nominated | |||
| Best Entertainer Award (Show/Variety Category) | Hong Kyung-min | Won | |||
| Top Excellence Award (Reality Category) | Nominated | ||||
| Top Excellence Award (Show/Variety Category) | Hong Kyung-min | Nominated | |||
| Jang Yoon-jung | Nominated | ||||
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Sam | Nominated |
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External links[]
- Happy Sunday official website (in Korean)
- The Return of Superman on KBS World
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