KBS2 'The Return of SUPERMAN' revealed heartwarming scenes of Haru, who reached his first birthday after miraculous days, delivering touching emotion.
On the 18th (Wed), episode 609 of 'The Return of SUPERMAN' (directed by Kim Youngmin, hereafter 'The Return of SUPERMAN'), which aired on that day, was the 'Haru day by day, already 1 year' episode and featured MC Kim Jongmin and Lallali. The broadcast presented meaningful moments showing 'The Return of SUPERMAN' families who became 'good luck charms' for each other during the holidays. To Shim Hyungtak, Haru was a miraculous presence who made him feel the bustling happiness of family, and to 'son of the wind' Lee Jongbeom, grandson Go Taehyeon became an opportunity to realize his wife's gratitude. As a result, 'The Return of SUPERMAN' episode 609's ratings surged to a high of 6.4% and rose to a nationwide 4.4%, ranking first among Wednesday variety shows and dominating living rooms during the Lunar New Year holiday. (Nielsen Korea)
The whole family gathered for Haru's first birthday. Along with father Hyungtak, mother Saya, who looks just like Haru, Haru's grandparents who came to Korea to see their beloved grandson despite the busy schedule of the noodle shop passed down for four generations, and the aunt's family all joined. Saya said, "Shim said he had no family, but today I thought, 'we have a lot of family,'" and was moved by the love of family who came from another country to celebrate Haru.
A growth video of Haru made by his mother Saya personally evoked deep emotion. As the miraculous moments filled Haru's first year, not only father Hyungtak and mother Saya but also his grandfather were moved to tears. Haru watched his image in the video intently and then laughed out loud "hehehe," bringing smiles of joy to his father, mother and grandfather. When Saya said, "I think I'll cry every time I watch this video. Is this what a mother's heart is like?" Shim Hyungtak said, "Haru met a good mother and grew up healthy without being sick even once until his first birthday," expressing his gratitude to Saya.
For Haru, congratulatory speeches from his mother, father and grandfather followed. Haru's grandfather, who does not speak Korean at all, repeatedly practiced what he wanted to say to Haru in Korean, and delivered a perfect Korean congratulatory speech, saying, "Haru, happy birthday! Grandpa loves you so so much," which moved everyone.
Ahead of the doljabi, the highlight of the first birthday party, Saya said, "I hope Haru experiences society by working at a company like me," expressing her wish that he choose an employee ID, while Shim Hyungtak said, "Definitely the microphone," hoping he would inherit his talent and become an entertainer. The grandfather prepared handmade noodles, praying Haru would inherit the family business that has continued for 120 years, drawing attention. With each person wanting a different doljabi item, the birthday boy Haru, after teasing the guests' hearts, grabbed the money and made everyone laugh together. Saya smiled and said, "Our Haru seems like he can do anything."
More than anything, the birthday boy Haru, dressed in a colorful hanbok, showed the charm of a young gentleman and made online aunts and uncles' faces light up. From the dol photo shoot to the end, Haru enjoyed his birthday with a bright smile that caused hearts to flutter, and his babbling that sounded like "thank youuu" to the family and guests offering congratulations surprised everyone.
Meanwhile, 25-month-old Go Taehyeon, the great-grandson of the wind, showed interest in major leaguer uncle Lee Jung-hoo's toy bat swing and then displayed stormy throwing skills, proving he possesses baseball golden DNA. Seeing Taehyeon wearing the San Francisco Giants uniform gifted by Lee Jung-hoo, Lee Jongbeom joked, "Are you going to San Francisco with uncle?" predicting Taehyeon's future and making people laugh.
On Lunar New Year's morning, Taehyeon came to his grandfather's house wearing hanbok and performed sebae in his own way, making his grandfather laugh. Lee Jongbeom personally prepared a table of food for his grandson, and Taehyeon, who inherited the appetites of his grandfather, father and uncle who are baseball players, devoured the meat, making his grandfather proud. Taehyeon also easily completed 40 stepper exercises, showing outstanding calf power and revealing baseball golden DNA in his lower body strength as well as his appetite.
After perfectly taking care of Taehyeon's bath and childcare, Lee Jongbeom said, "I admire my wife," adding, "There were times I was away for away games, but thinking that she raised Jung-hoo and Gahyeon alone like this, I feel sorry and grateful to her."
After the broadcast, on social media came comments full of affection such as "Congratulations on Haru's first birthday! Be blessed," "It's the first time I've cried watching a dol party! So touching," "It's amazing and so lovely that Haru watches his own video quietly and empathizes," "Our Haru is a little luck charm!", "Taehyeon is so cute," "Lee Jung-hoo is such a mischievous uncle," "You can really feel Lee Jongbeom constantly telling Taehyeon to exercise," and others.
Meanwhile, 'The Return of SUPERMAN' has been loved by the nation for 13 years since it first aired in 2013. Following Eun-woo in 2023, in the second and third weeks of June this year, 'The Return of SUPERMAN' star Jeong-woo ranked within the top 10 in the TV-OTT non-drama appearance popularity category for two consecutive weeks, proving they are the youngest and most powerful in buzzworthiness. In the second week of August last year, 'The Return of SUPERMAN' Haru and Shim Hyungtak simultaneously entered the top 10 in the same category, proving viewers' interest. (Good Data Corporation) Also, in July last year they received the presidential citation at the 14th 'Population Day' commemorative event.
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