On 'The Return of Superman,' Kang Joo-eun appeared as Woo Hye-rim's stepmother.

On the 19th, in the KBS2TV entertainment program 'The Return of Superman' (hereafter 'Superman Returns'), Kang Joo-eun, who shares a special bond with Woo Hye-rim, made an appearance. Kang Joo-eun said, "Woo Hye-rim is like a daughter to me," adding, "When I published my book in 2017, Woo Hye-rim waited for an hour to get my autograph," and noted, "30 years ago, I lost one daughter while raising two sons," expressing her special feelings for Woo Hye-rim.

Kang Joo-eun, who met 100-day-old Si-woo in June 2022, was in awe when the now much taller Si-woo handed her flowers, exclaiming, "Oh my gosh." Thus began the warm welcome from Woo Hye-rim's family for Kang Joo-eun.

Woo Hye-rim laid out cakes, saying, "I bought these from a dessert shop that Kang Joo-eun mom likes." In response, Kang Joo-eun began asking Si-woo questions in English, and Si-woo responded in English as well. When Kang Joo-eun switched to English, Shin Min-cheol appeared somewhat confused.

Woo Hye-rim said, "When I’m with Si-woo, I primarily try to speak in English." Kang Joo-eun remarked, "That seems to be the correct method. It’s said that when parents speak different languages while children are young, it reduces language confusion," suggesting, "Shin Min-cheol should speak only Korean, and Woo Hye-rim should teach in English." Woo Hye-rim showed enthusiasm, stating, "So let’s teach the child in the languages we each excel in; we made a promise."

However, there was a vulnerable side to the perfect mother Woo Hye-rim. It was cooking. Woo Hye-rim expressed, "I've never cooked, and I don’t like it," displaying discomfort when looking at the ingredients Kang Joo-eun brought. Kang Joo-eun reassured her, saying, "If there are three men in the house, you have to go grocery shopping every week."

Kang Joo-eun shared cooking tips, taking out ground beef, saying, "This can be used in soups or stews and also for hamburger steak." She also mentioned, "Steak seasoning is an essential ingredient. It’s a must-have in Canada," and jokingly stated, "Meeting Choi Min-soo feels like past life karma, so I try to change the meals every meal."

While making pasta, Kang Joo-eun explained, "You should mix in ground meat, tomatoes, minced garlic, and plenty of spices to make the baked pasta sauce, then store it in containers." Additionally, regarding the steak, she noted, "It has been thawed at room temperature, so you can gently press the meat surface while cooking," and added, "Butter needs to be added not at the start but in the middle. That way, the juices and delicious sauce will cook well," and concluded, "Lastly, turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing the meat. That way, it can retain its juices," making everyone impressed.

Additionally, Kang Joo-eun shared, "When my eldest son was in fifth grade, he asked, ‘Mom, what is depression?’ I didn’t know how to respond back then. Having a famous dad stressed him out, leading to depression and panic disorders." She offered advice on parenting. Woo Hye-rim expressed gratitude, stating, "She always shares such good words," and noted, "There’s family in Hong Kong. She takes care of them like a real mom on behalf of my mom."

[Photo] KBS2TV entertainment program 'The Return of Superman'

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