'The Return of SUPERMAN' 10th anniversary fan meeting highlighted the diverse charms of i-dle.
On the 7th, the KBS2TV variety show 'The Return of SUPERMAN' (hereafter 'The Return') held a New Year's fan meeting for 2026 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The Return fans numbering more than 2,300 submitted a wide variety of stories, and against an astonishing 1:100 competition ratio, they were able to attend the fan meeting held at KBS Hall.
The first appearance was Shim Hyungtak and Saya's son, Haru. Ralral said, "He is 11 months old so he might not come out," with a worried expression. But Haru was only briefly bewildered and then babbled and gave a cute smile to the fans who were beaming at him. Haru showcased athletic skills with a robustly developed body, filling the audience with screams.
A fan approached Haru and pleaded, "Haru, please become an idol," and a fan who said they had been Shim Hyungtak's fan said, "I went to see Shim Hyungtak's play 10 years ago. Now I've switched," showing a changed heart.
'The Return' stars Eun-woo and Jung-woo, who have gained enormous popularity, particularly had many fans. Kim Jun-Ho and his sons appeared wearing matching black denim jackets. Kim Jun-Ho said, "My children are good at mukbang. So we will show you a lunch show," expressing his bold aspiration. Park Seul-gi asked the children, "Eun-woo, what do you eat well?" Eun-woo shyly said, "vegetables and meat," and Jung-woo confidently said, "I eat vegetables and fish." The children ate to their heart's content things they liked, such as strawberries and sweet-and-sour pork.
There was also a moving case. The lucky draw winner who is a fan of Eun-woo and Jung-woo said, "My mother is a fan of The Return, so she applied. So we wore matching 'Eun-woo, Jung-woo, I love you' shirts," and added, "My father passed away 10 years ago. Since then my mother has watched The Return, easing her loneliness and grief, and she loves Eun-woo and Jung-woo so much that she talks to the TV in the living room. We are grateful to the people who made The Return," expressing gratitude.
An elderly person also wrote a separate letter to the father and son. 'This year I am an 84-year-old living alone; I undergo blood dialysis and am a patient who cannot move well because of arthritis. After going to the hospital in the sweltering heat, I find comfort by watching Eun-woo and Jung-woo. Though he still wears diapers, how dignified and interactive he is — such a good, cute, beloved child, I send my support, fighting,' the handwritten letter read, and the Ho family personally invited the elderly person.
The elderly person was pleased to see Jung-woo, who eats meat well. In response, Jung-woo gave meat to the grandmother, and she ate it, appearing quite satisfied. The elderly person looked at Kim Jun-Ho and said, "Jung-woo and Eun-woo's father must feel like he lives in heaven," and Kim Jun-Ho, blushing, said, "We just show everyday and small things, but if it gives people strength, (we are rather grateful)," with an embarrassed expression.
[Photo source] KBS2TV variety show 'The Return of SUPERMAN'
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