In the KBS2 program 'The Return of Superman,' Oh Jong-hyuk expressed his regrets about not being able to spend much time with his 32-month-old daughter, Roji, while taking responsibility for his livelihood, touching viewers with his heartfelt dedication as a devoted father.
In the episode aired on Dec. 12, the 564th episode of KBS 2TV's 'The Return of Superman' recorded a nationwide rating of 3.2% and 3.1% in the capital region, continuing a pleasant upward trend. (According to Nielsen Korea)
KBS 2TV's 'The Return of Superman' (directed by Kim Young-min) 564th episode featured the segment 'Only Your Superman' with MCs Park Soo-hong, Choi Ji-woo, and Ahn Young-mi, alongside Superman Oh Jong-hyuk. Oh Jong-hyuk's first-time appearance with Roji attracted attention with her lively charm, captivating viewers. Park Soo-hong and Jae-i took their first family photo together, while Jae-i brought happiness to viewers with her consistently cheerful, fairy-like smile.
On that day, Oh Jong-hyuk and his daughter Oro, who resembles him with her crescent-moon smile, made their first appearance, drawing anticipation. Oh Jong-hyuk noted, 'Roji was born during the COVID-19 pandemic when everything stopped. I had to go out to make a living, which meant I only took five days off in a year. I had little time to physically be together with Roji,' revealing the situation of a father who is catching up with his daughter late due to focusing on making a living.
Oh Jong-hyuk meticulously prepared Roji's breakfast with soy sauce egg rice and stir-fried sausages. Roji exclaimed, 'It's delicious,' as she did so adorably. In contrast to Roji's nutritious and tasty meal, Oh Jong-hyuk's was relatively simple. He expressed a wish to give more to his precious daughter while eating plain rice with water, noting, 'As long as I'm full, that's all that matters.' Oh Jong-hyuk challenged himself to make gimbap for the first time for Roji. After struggling with clumsy cutting and rolling the seaweed and bamboo mat together, Roji returned the gimbap with a frozen expression. When Oh Jong-hyuk asked her, 'Which is tastier, the carrot or the gimbap?' comparing it to the carrot she dislikes, Roji immediately replied, 'Carrot,' drawing laughs from viewers.
Above all, on this day, Roji captured attention right from her first appearance with her exceptional sociability. She led the playing time with older girls she was meeting for the first time in the kids' room, showcasing her maximum friendliness. Notably, Roji stated, 'I like my sister more than daddy,' demonstrating her sociable and cheerful personality as she made another promise to meet again, spreading joy.
Oh Jong-hyuk reflected on his day with Roji, saying, 'When she was a newborn, she only knew me.' He added, 'She has grown a lot. As she gets bigger, she might not look for me. Until that time, I want to hold her more,' hinting at their relationship, which did not flourish during the pandemic but is expected to deepen in the future, evoking emotions.
Meanwhile, Park Soo-hong and Kim Da-ye shared scenes from a family photo shoot with their 4-month-old Jae-i, and Park Soo-hong's long-time friend Choi Eun-kyung appeared as an assistant. Jae-i attracted attention with her calm demeanor, not losing her smile even in unfamiliar surroundings. She exploded with cuteness in a playful pose sticking out her tongue, and Choi Ji-woo remarked, 'So natural,' signaling the birth of a superstar recognized by an actress. Jae-i perfectly wore both a chic black dress and a white dress, displaying a more skilled expression. When Park Soo-hong held Jae-i, she sought out the camera, making eye contact in any position, certifying her 'camera presence.' Late-blooming father Park Soo-hong created laughter as he trembled while holding Jae-i.
In a surprise from Choi Eun-kyung, Lee Kwang-ki, Jang Yeon-ran, Kim In-seok, and Kim Sae-rom, who had been with Park Soo-hong on the program, appeared. Park Soo-hong expressed, 'In the past, I would hypnotize myself into believing I was happy. One day I woke up to see Jae-i and felt what true happiness is,' discussing the strengthened love within the family thanks to Jae-i, bringing warmth to the audience.
'The Return of Superman' airs every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.
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