KBS2 'Return of Superman' Hollywood actor Kim Yoon-ji made her first appearance with her 12-month-old daughter Ella. In particular, the family co-parenting system, where four families live under one roof, provided a touching moment.
On the broadcast aired on the 20th, KBS2 2TV 'Return of Superman' (directed by Kim Young-min, hereafter 'Superman') episode 586 featured the segment 'The Joy of Raising Together,' with MCs Park Soo-hong, Choi Ji-woo, Ahn Young-mi, Superman Shim Hyung-tak, and Supermom Kim Yoon-ji. Along with this, 'Superman' recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 3.6%, continuing its upward trend. (Nielsen Korea)
On that day's broadcast, world star 'Supermom' actress Kim Yoon-ji made her first appearance with her daughter Ella, grabbing attention. Kim Yoon-ji, who became a world star after her Hollywood debut topped charts in 85 countries on a global OTT platform, gained attention for her marriage to comedian Lee Sang-hae, the son of traditional musician Kim Young-im. Kim Yoon-ji revealed her daughter Ella for the first time through 'Superman'. Ella, resembling her father and grandfather Lee Sang-hae, also exuded the charm and talent reminiscent of her mother Kim Yoon-ji's singing days, quickly winning the hearts of the MCs. Choi Ji-woo expressed her anticipation for Kim Yoon-ji and Ella's parenting life, saying, 'I look forward to the new baby Ella.'
Kim Yoon-ji confessed that she met Ella after overcoming the emotional pain of a miscarriage. Her admission, 'I couldn't share that I was pregnant for a long time because I was afraid it would disappear when I spoke it out loud,' brought tears to viewers.
Among this, what caught attention was the co-parenting system where four families live under one roof to help raise Ella. Kim Yoon-ji revealed, 'My mother lives on the first floor, we live on the third floor, my in-laws live on the ninth floor, and my sister-in-law's family lives on the tenth floor,' which astonished viewers. Additionally, to see Ella, her grandfather Lee Sang-hae, grandmother Kim Young-im, maternal grandmother, and Ella's cousin sisters all gathered, making up eight people in one place. Kim Yoon-ji stated that she receives a lot of help from her family in raising Ella. The scene of Ella sleeping between her maternal and paternal grandmothers and her cousins playing with her garnered admiration. When Park Soo-hong remarked, 'They look blessed and happy,' Ahn Young-mi expressed her envy, calling it 'a desirable system for working moms.'
On another note, Lee Sang-hae and Kim Young-im shed tears as they reminisced about the late father of Kim Yoon-ji, who passed away in 2007. It was a poignant moment as thoughts of Kim Yoon-ji's father surfaced the day before Ella's first birthday celebration. Kim Young-im tearfully mentioned, 'He was a friend before being my in-law,' while Lee Sang-hae expressed, 'Seeing Yoon-ji living so well, he would be happy.' Kim Yoon-ji shared, 'My father and my father-in-law were like brothers and from a young age, I addressed my father-in-law and mother-in-law as my big dad and big mom.' She added, 'When I said I would marry my husband, my father-in-law told me, 'I didn't just gain a daughter-in-law, I gained an additional daughter,' revealing the story of how she became a true family in a family-like relationship.
Kim Yoon-ji reminisced about her father, saying, 'My father was very lively, and my happy memories come from dancing and playing with him when I was a child. Ella seems to play like that these days.' She continued, 'Ella has her dad's traits. My dad would be proud.' Her confession of love for her still-missed father evoked strong empathy.
Meanwhile, Kim Jun-ho's son Eun-woo and Jung-woo captured the hearts of online aunts and uncles with their different charms. 26-month-old Jung-woo boldly moved forward on the sinkhole illusion mat prepared by his dad Kim Jun-ho, showcasing the charm of 'Straight Forward Jung-woo.' In contrast to 25-month-old Eun-woo, who cautiously walked around the edge for fear of falling into the sinkhole, Jung-woo's diving on the sinkhole mat elicited laughter. Additionally, the scene of Eun-woo and Jung-woo giving dinosaurs a bath cute drew attention. Eun-woo, washing the dinosaurs carefully, and Jung-woo, equipped with power modes on both hands, created a stark contrast in their bathing methods, eliciting laughter from online aunts and uncles.
Furthermore, the reunion between Jang Soo-won and his daughter Seo-woo drew attention. Previously, Eun-woo and Jung-woo had their first encounter with Seo-woo, showcasing their older brother charm. Eun-woo smiled sweetly as he fed Seo-woo her first solid food, and Seo-woo fluttered her hands in happiness after enjoying the delicious meal. Eun-woo also proudly presented his favorite fruit, blueberries, to Seo-woo, displaying his sweet boy persona and adorableness.
Jung-woo also had a heartwarming moment feeding Seo-woo, saying, 'Seo-woo, ah~.' However, soon a fierce competition for a drink erupted between Jung-woo and Seo-woo, inducing laughter. Seo-woo, seeing Jung-woo drinking apple juice, babbled 'Me.' as she reached for Jung-woo's drink, while Jung-woo quickly recalled his dad's words that 'Seo-woo is too young to drink juice' and gulped down the juice swiftly. At this, Seo-woo burst into a babble, and Jang Soo-won laughed, saying, 'The kid who never talked is now talking.'
[Photo] KBS 2TV 'Return of Superman' broadcast capture
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