The Return of Superman (TV series)

The Return of Superman (Korean: 슈퍼맨이 돌아왔다; also known as Superman Is Back) is a South Korean reality-variety show that airs on KBS2. The Return of Superman used to be one of the two segments (the other segment is 1 Night 2 Days) on Happy Sunday. The original three episodes pilot aired as a Chuseok holiday special from September 19 till September 21 of 2013, starring Lee Hwi-jae, Choo Sung-hoon, Jang Hyun-sung. The show is narrated by entertainer/singer Haha and actress So Yoo-jin.

The Return of Superman
The Return of Superman newest logo starting from episode 117.
Also known asSuperman Is Back
Superman Returns
Hangul슈퍼맨이 돌아왔다
GenreReality television
Created byKBS
StarringSam Hammington
Park Joo-ho
Narrated byHaha
So Yoo-jin
Opening themeSuperman: Main Title March
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes367 (as of January 31th, 2021) (list of episodes)
Production
ProducerKang Bong-gyu
Production locationsSouth Korea, Japan
Camera setupMulticamera setup
Running timeEp. 1–15 (85 minutes)
Ep. 16–21 (95 minutes)
Ep. 22–present (100 minutes)
Production companyKoen Media Corporation
DistributorKBS World
Release
Original networkKBS2
Picture format1080i
Audio formatStereo
Original releaseSeptember 19, 2013 (2013-09-19) 
present
Chronology
Preceded byStar Family Show Mamma Mia (패밀리쇼 맘마미아)
Related showsHappy Sunday
다녀오겠습니다 (KBS Joy)
External links
Official Website

KBS announced on Oct 17, 2013 that The Return of Superman will officially become part of the Happy Sunday lineup starting on November 3, 2013. The show replaces Star Family Show Mamma Mia, which was moved to Wednesday nights.[1]

Synopsis

Celebrity dads are left to care for their kids alone for 48 hours without the help of anyone else, while their wives leave home to enjoy some relaxing time off.[2] The wives are shown leaving the home before the 48 hours begins and coming back to greet their family once the 48 hours have ended. During the 48 hours the dads and children are either doing a task the wives have written out for the dads to complete, or the dads are exploring new activities with their kids. Occasionally celebrity friends of the dads will stop by to interact with the kids.[3][4][5]

Format

The show is filmed with set up cameras and cameraman hiding in tents and playhouses in each of the celebrities' actual home. Family and friends of the celebrity dads will occasionally show up in episodes. In each episode, as the show moves from one family to the next, a brief narration by the narrator is given to introduce the next segment of the episode.

During each individual family segment the parents (husband and wife), with the exception of Junu, Junseo and Haru who were old enough to answer questions when they started the show, would give a talking head interview while being asked questions by the shows PDs (producers) about the current situation being aired.

Cast

Current cast

*Children are listed from oldest to youngest, and families are listed in order of appearance on the show.

Duration Dad Children Mom/Wife Filming location
2016–
Ep 154–Present
Sam Hammington
Television Personality
Son: William Hammington (Jung Tae-oh)
DOB: (2016-07-12) July 12, 2016
Jung Yu-mi
Housewife, Former Cafe Owner
Eungam,

Eunpyeong, Seoul, South Korea

Son: Bentley Hammington (Jung Woo-sung)
DOB: (2017-11-08) November 8, 2017
2018–
Ep 239–314 (took a hiatus from ep 315–352)
Ep 353–present[6]
Park Joo-ho
Professional Football (Soccer) player
Daughter: Park Na-eun (Eden)
DOB: (2015-05-11) May 11, 2015
Anna
Housewife
Ulsan, South Korea
Son: Park Geon-hoo (Aciel)
DOB: (2017-08-21) August 21, 2017
Son: Park Jin-woo (Élyséen)
DOB: (2020-01-13) January 13, 2020
2017, 2019–
Ep 195, 273–274, 279, 283 (special appearances)
286–present (regular)
Hong Kyung-min
Singer/Actor
Daughter: Hong Ra-won
DOB: (2016-04-21) April 21, 2016
Kim Yuna
Haegeum Musician
Seoul, South Korea
Daughter: Hong Ra-im
DOB: (2019-01-01)January 1, 2019 (age 2 years 1 month)
Duration Narrator
2021–present
Episode 363–present
HaHa
2020–present
Episode 341–present
So Yoo-jin

Former cast

*Families and narrators are listed in order of exiting the show.

Duration Dad Children Mom/Wife Filming location
2013
Chuseok Special Part 1–3
Lee Hyun-woo
Singer/Actor
Son: Lee Dong-ha
DOB: September 2009
Yi Je-ni
Museum Curator[7]
Seoul, South Korea
Son: Lee Ju-ha
DOB: April 2011
2014
Ep 25–31
3
Kim Jung-tae
Actor1
Son: Kim Ji-hoo (Yakkung)
DOB: February 2011[8]2
Jeon Yeo-jin
University Professor
Busan, South Korea
2013–2014
Chuseok Special Part 1–3
Ep 1–33
Jang Hyun-sung
Actor
Son: Jang Jun-woo (Junu)
DOB: (2003-07-17) July 17, 2003
Yang Huijeong
Bakery Owner
Seoul, South Korea
Son: Jang Jun-seo
DOB: (2007-07-29) July 29, 2007
2013–2015
Ep 1–58
Tablo
Rapper/Songwriter
Daughter: Lee Ha-ru
DOB: (2010-05-02) May 2, 2010
Kang Hye-jung
Actress
Seoul, South Korea
2015
Ep 59–103
Uhm Tae-woong
Actor
Daughter: Uhm Ji-on
DOB: (2013-06-18) June 18, 2013
Yoon Hye-jin
Ballerina
Opo-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea
2014–2016
Ep 34–116, 156
Song Il-gook
Actor[9]
Son: Song Dae-han
DOB: (2012-03-16) March 16, 2012 (Fraternal triplet)
Jung Seung-yeon
High Court Judge5
Songdo, Incheon, South Korea
Son: Song Min-guk
DOB: (2012-03-16) March 16, 2012 (Fraternal triplet)
Son: Song Man-se
DOB: (2012-03-16) March 16, 2012 (Fraternal triplet)
2013–2017
Chuseok Special Part 1–3
Ep 1–122, 155–160, 205–206,250
Choo Sung-hoon
MMA Fighter
Daughter: Choo Sa-rang
DOB: (2011-10-24) October 24, 2011[10]
Shiho Yano
Model
Minato, Tokyo, Japan
2016
Ep 127–Ep 162
Yang Dong-geun
Actor/Hip-hop artist
Son: Yang Joon-seo
DOB: (2013-03-28) March 28, 2013
Park Ga-ram
Office Worker/Former Music Video Model
Samseong-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
Daughter: Yang Joy
DOB: (2015-10-11) October 11, 2015
2016
Ep 129–Ep 162
Oh Ji-ho
Actor
Daughter: Oh Seo-heun (Jibong-i.e.)
DOB: (2015-12-30) December 30, 2015
Eun Bo-ah
Fashion Designer
Seongsu-dong, Seongdong, Seoul, South Korea
2016–2017

Ep 117–182

Lee Beom-soo
Actor
Daughter: Lee So-eul
DOB: (2011-03-01) March 1, 2011
Lee Yoon-jin
English interpreter
Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
Son: Lee Da-eul
DOB: (2014-02-21) February 21, 2014
2016, 2017
Ep 130-162 (regular)
Ep 193 (special appearances)
In Gyo-jin
Actor
Daughter: In Ha-eun
DOB: (2015-12-04) December 4, 2015
So Yi-hyun
Actress
Jayang-dong, Gwangjin, Seoul, South Korea Namyang-ju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
2016–2018
Ep 114–210
Ki Tae-young
Actor
Daughter: Kim Ro-hee
DOB: (2015-04-12) April 12, 2015
Eugene
Singer/Actress
Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
2013–2018,
Chuseok Special Part 1–3
Ep 1–220

2018–2019 Ep 249–251, 287(guest appearance)

Lee Hwi-jae
Comedian/Host
Son: Lee Seo-eon
DOB: (2013-03-15) March 15, 2013 (Fraternal twin)
Moon Jeong-won
Florist
Dongcheon-dong, Yongin, South Korea (Episode 1 - 176)[11][12]

Cheongdam, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea (Episode 176–220,)

Son: Lee Seo-jun
DOB: (2013-03-15) March 15, 2013 (Fraternal twin)
2018–2019
Ep. 221–259
Bong Tae-gyu
Actor
Son: Bong Si-ha
DOB: (2015-12-01) December 1, 2015
Hasisi Park
Photographer
Jeongneung, Seongbuk, Seoul, South Korea
Daughter: Bong Bon-bi (Bonvie)
DOB: (2018-05-21) May 21, 2018
2019
Ep 268–278
Jang Beom-june
Singer/songwriter
Daughter: Jang Jo-ah
DOB: (2014-07-26) July 26, 2014
Song Seung-ah
Actress
Seoul, South Korea
Son: Jang Ha-da
DOB: (2017-09-19) September 19, 2017
2017–2019
Ep 163–280
Ko Ji-yong
Businessman/Former Idol-Singer
Son: Ko Seung-jae
DOB: (2014-10-06) October 6, 2014
Heo Yang-lim
Professor/Doctor
Bangbae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
2015–2019
Ep 89–298
Lee Dong-gook 7
Professional Football (Soccer) player
Daughter: Lee Jae-si
DOB: (2007-08-14) August 14, 2007 (Fraternal twin)
Lee Soo-jin
Housewife/former Miss Korea contestant
Songdo, Incheon, South Korea
Daughter: Lee Jae-ah
DOB: (2007-08-14) August 14, 2007 (Fraternal twin)
Daughter: Lee Seol-ah
DOB: (2013-07-18) July 18, 2013 (Fraternal twin)
Daughter: Lee Soo-ah
DOB: (2013-07-18) July 18, 2013 (Fraternal twin)
Son: Lee Si-an (Daebak-i.e.)
DOB: (2014-11-14) November 14, 2014
2019–2020
Ep 281–342
Moon Hee-joon
Television Personality/Former Idol-Singer
Daughter: Moon Hee-yul (Jam-jam)
DOB: (2017-05-12) May 12, 2017
Soyul
Former Idol-singer
Hannam, Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea
2014
Ep 32–39
2019–2021
Ep 307–364
Do Kyung-wan
News Anchor
Son: Do Yeon-woo (Kkom-kkomi)
DOB: (2014-06-13) June 13, 2014
Jang Yoon-jung
Trot Singer
Seoul, South Korea
Daughter: Do Ha-young
DOB: (2018-11-09)November 9, 2018 (age 2)
2020
Ep 315–362
Kang Gary
Rapper
Son: Kang Ha-oh
DOB: ( 2017-10-15)October 15, 2017 (age 3)
Kim Soo-jin
Unknown
Jayang, Gwangjin, Seoul, South Korea
Duration Narrator
2013
Chuseok Special Part 1–2
Yoo Ho-jeong
2013–2014
Ep 1–27
Chae Sira
2014
Ep 28–37
Shin Ae-ra
2014–2015
Ep 38–59
Heo Su-gyeong4
2015
Ep 93
Yoona of Girls' Generation
2015
Ep 96
Yoo In-na
2015
Ep 97
Jang Hyun-sung
2017
Ep 185–188
Kim Hyo-Jin
2015–2018
Ep 60–226
Jung Hye-young6
2018
Episode 227–233
Oh Sang-jin
Kim So-young
2018
Episode 234–249
Do Kyung-wan[13]
Jang Yun-jeong[13]
2018–2019
Episode 253–255, 258–272
Lee Su-ji[14]
2019
Episode 273–306
Han Chae-ah
2019–2020
Episode 307–340
Lee Mi-do[15]
2018–2021
Episode 253–256, 258–362
Do Kyung-wan[14]

^Note 1 :First appearance on episode 20 & 21. Officially joined cast starting episode 25.
^Note 2 :Kim Jung-tae's younger son Kim Si-hyun, who was only 2 months old when they started filming for the show will not be part of the show.
^Note 3 :See "Controversies" section.
^Note 4 :Heo Su-gyeong previously guest starred with her daughter Byeol on episode 24 during Lee Hwi-jae's segment.
^Note 5 :Song Il-kook wife Jeong Seung-yeon face is blurred whenever she appears on the show to protect her identity due to her occupation as a High Court Judge. She also does not participate in the talking head interviews like the other Moms/Wives of other cast families.
^Note 6 :Jung Hye-young's husband Sean from Jinusean previously appeared in numerous episodes of the show during former cast member Tablo and Haru's segment. Also all four of her children along with her husband appeared on episode 52 during Song Il-kook's segment.
^Note 7 :Lee Dong-gook previously guest starred on episode 40 during Lee Hwi-jae's segment.

^Note 8 :Lee Hwi-jae and his family moved back to Seoul, shown on episode 175 in order to be closer to his ailing father who is suffering from dementia.

Special cast

Duration Dad Children Mom/Wife Filming location
2017
Ep 184
Robert Kelly
University Professor/Political Analyst
Daughter: Marion Kelly (Ye-na)
DOB: (2013-03-09) March 9, 2013
Kim Jung-a
Housewife/former Yoga Instructor[16]
Busan, South Korea
Son: James Kelly (Yu-seop)
DOB: (2016-06-29) June 29, 2016
2017
Ep 185–186
Park Gun-hyung
Actor
Son: Park Yi-jun
DOB: (2015-06-10) June 10, 2015
Lee Chae-rim
Office Worker
Seoul, South Korea
2017
Ep 191–192
Outsider
Rapper/Songwriter
Daughter: Shin-Yi Ro-woon
DOB: (2016-03-04) March 4, 2016
Lee Young-bin
Dance Director
Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
2016
Ep 130-162 (regular)
Ep 194 (special appearances)
In Gyo-jin
Actor
Daughter: In Ha-eun
DOB: (2015-12-04) December 4, 2015
So Yi-hyun
Actress
Jayang-dong, Gwangjin, Seoul, South Korea Namyang-ju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
2017
Ep 202–204
Viktor Ahn
Short-track Speed-skater Athlete
Daughter: Jane Ahn
DOB: (2015-12-29) December 29, 2015
Woo Na-ri
Housewife
Moscow, Russia
2018
Ep 213–214
Park Hyun-bin
Trot singer
Son: Park Ha-joon
DOB: (2017-05-11) May 11, 2017
Kim Joo-hee
University Student/Housewife
Seoul, South Korea
2018
Ep 224–225, 239 (special appearances)
Moon Sung-min
Volleyball Player
Son: Moon Si-ho
DOB: (2016-02-09) February 9, 2016
Park Jin-ah
Housewife/Former Model
Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Son: Moon Ri-ho
DOB: (2018-01-16) January 16, 2018
2018
Ep 227–228
Jo Jung-chi
Musician
Daughter: Jo Eun-Yi
DOB: (2017-02-28) February 28, 2017
Choi Jung-in
Singer
Seoul, South Korea
2018
Ep 231–232
Kang Hyung-wook
Businessman/Certified Dog Trainer
Son: Kang Ju-woon
DOB: (2017-11-20) November 20, 2017
Susan Elder
Housewife
Seoul, South Korea
2018
Ep 235–236
Yang Joon-mu
Businessman
Son: Yang No-ah
DOB: (2016-10-03) October 3, 2016
Kahi
Former Idol-Singer
Seoul, South Korea
Son: Yang Si-ohn
DOB: (2018-06-16) June 16, 2018
2018
Ep 252–253, 266-267
Jo Sung-mo
Singer
Son: Jo Bong-yeon
DOB: (2015-10-25) October 25, 2015
Goo Min-ji
Former Model/Designer
Seoul, South Korea
2019
Ep 264, 269, 272, 277
Shim Ji-ho
Actor
Son: Shim Yi-an
DOB: (2014-05-20) May 20, 2014
Han Ga-in
Housewife/Graduate University Student [17]
Seoul, South Korea
Daughter: Shim Yi-el
DOB: (2017-11-21) November 21, 2017
2019

Ep 278

Kim Dahyun

Actor and singer

Son: Kim Yi-deun Kim Mi-kyung TBA, South Korea
Son: Kim Yi-bit
Daughter: Kim Yi-peul
2019

Ep 282

Park Jeong-cheol

Actor

Daughter: Park Da-in Name unknown

Flight Attendant

TBA, South Korea
2020

Ep 317

Han Suk-joon

Television personality and former announcer.

Daughter: Han Sa-bin
DOB: (2018-10-02) October 2, 2018
Name unknown

Photographer

TBA, South Korea
2020

Ep 318

Lee Sang-joon

Office Worker

Son: Lee Do-hyung Lee Mi-do

Actress

TBA, South Korea
2020

Ep 320

Kim Insuk

Comedian

Son: Kim Taeyang Angela Park TBA, South Korea
Son: Kim Taesan
2020

Ep 321-322

Kim Young-gwon

Professional Football (Soccer) player

Daughter: Kim Ri-a Park Se-jin TBA, South Korea
Son: Kim Ri-hyeon
2020

Ep 337, 339

Park Hyunbin

Trot Singer

Son: Park Ha-jun Kim Joo-hee TBA, South Korea
Daughter: Park Hay-eon

DOB: November 15th, 2019

2020

Ep 338

Shin Hyun-joon

Actor

Son: Shin Min joon Kim Kyung-mi

Non-celebrity Cellist

TBA, South Korea
Son: Shin Ye joon
2020

Ep 339

Roh Ji-hoon

Trot Singer

Son: Roh Lee Ahn

DOB: November 25th, 2018

Lee Eun-hye

Racing model

TBA, South Korea

Timeline

Cast history

  • Lee Hyun-woo could not participate in the show when it was picked up on Happy Sunday due to conflicting schedule.
  • Yoo Ho-jeong was the original narrator for episodes 1 and 2 of the Chuseok Special, there was no narrator for episode 3 of the special episodes.
  • Tablo and his daughter Haru joined the cast starting from episode 1 of season 1 to replace Lee Hyun-woo's spot.[18]
  • Chae Sira became the narrator starting from season 1, her last episode was the 27th. Chae decided to leave the show due to her conflicting schedule.
  • Kim Jung-tae and his son Ji-hoo (Yakkung) guest starred on episodes 20 and 21 as part of Jang Hyun-sung's segment, the two were invited to officially join the cast because of the show's extended time slot.[19]
  • Shin Ae-ra took over as narrator starting from episode 28. She was approached to join the show because of her reputation as a caring mother in real life.[20]
  • Kim Jung-tae and his son Yakkung opted to leave the show following controversy of them attending a campaign rally for a local politician. Episode 31 is their last.
  • Jang Yoon-jung and Do Kyung-wan will be guest cast from episode 32. They will fill the spot left open by the departure of Kim Jung-tae and his son Yakkung. The couple will chronicle the birth of their son.[21]
  • Jang Hyun-sung's agency announced on June 24, 2014 that the actor and his sons would be leaving the show due to conflicting schedule with filming his drama Ceci Bon and movie Love Wins. He and his family last appearance is episode 33.[22]
  • Song Il-kook was announced on June 25, 2014 to be joining the cast of Superman along with his triplet sons. Their first episode will air on July 6.[23]
  • It was announced on July 20 that Shin Ae-ra would be stepping down as the narrator of the show to concentrate on her studies in the United States. Her last episode will be the 37th. Heo Su-gyeong, who previously guest starred on the show will be taking over as the narrator.[24]
  • On December 1, 2014, Tablo and his daughter Haru announced that both will be leaving the show due to Tablo's conflicting schedule with promoting his music career and filming the show. Episode 58 will be their last.[25]
  • Actor Uhm Tae-woong was announced on December 1, 2014 to be joining the show with his daughter Uhm Ji-on. The new father/daughter duo will be taking the place of exiting cast family Tablo and Haru.[26]
  • A press release was issued on January 6, 2015 announcing actress and wife of Sean from Jinusean, Jung Hye-young as the narrator of the show starting from episode 60. No reason was given for the exiting of most current narrator Heo Su-gyeong.[27]
  • On July 13, 2015 KBS confirmed professional soccer player Lee Dong-gook will be joining the cast part-time with his five children.[28]
  • On October 14, 2015, the shows PD Kang Bong Kyu, confirmed that actor Uhm Tae-woong and his family will be leaving the show so that he and his wife can concentrate on the main careers as an actor and ballerina.[29] When Uhm Tae-woong's wife Yoon Hye-jin, appeared on the variety show "Taxi" in November 2015 she further clarified another reason was that they didn't want Jion growing up in the spotlight thinking she was privileged.[30]
  • On December 21, 2015, KBS announced that Song Il-gook and the triplets will be leaving the show for an undisclosed reason. Episode 116 will be their last.[31]
  • On December 9, 2015 the PDs of the show confirmed that actor Ki Tae Young had started filming for show. His family replaces Uhm Tae Woong's who had recently left the show.[32]
  • On January 27, 2016, it was confirmed that actor Lee Beom-soo would be joining the show. His family will be taking over the slot of Song Il-gook's family after they leave the show sometime in February.[33]
  • In later February 2016 an insider informed the media that Choo Sung Hoon and his daughter Sarang would be leaving the show. PD of the show did not confirm the news because Choo and his family did not finish filming yet. On February 28, 2016 it was confirmed the Choos will be leaving the show after Sung Hoon's wife Shiho Yano posted an invite for fans to attend their final filming on her Instagram account.[34] The Choos last episode will air in late March 2016. With Choo Sung Hoon leaving the show, Lee Hwi Jae remains the only original cast member since the show premiered.
  • On April 22, 2016, KBS revealed that actors Oh Ji-ho, In Gyo-jin and Yang Dong-geun and their respective children would be joining the show. Yang Dong-geun's first episode will be on Episode 127 while Oh Ji-ho and In Gyo-jin's will be on Episode 129 and 130 respectively.[35]
  • On October 2016, it was announced that Sam Hammington and his son William would be joining the show. Their first episode will be on Episode 154.[36]
  • On November 2016, it was revealed that singer Ko Ji-young would be joining the show. Their first episode will be on Episode 163.[37]
  • On May 10, 2017, it was announced that actor Lee Beom-soo and his kids would be leaving the show in order for Lee to focus on directing his film. Episode 182 will be their last.[38] Lee had originally joined the program as a way to spend time with his children while he recovered from his leg injury.
  • During the previews at the end of episode 183, Professor Robert Kelly of Pusan National University were shown as the new family joining the show. The Kelly family rose to popularity when his young children crashed his live interview with the BBC and the video of the incident went viral.[39]
  • On October 3, 2019, Lee Dong Guk's wife posted on social media announcing her family's departure from the program.[40]
  • On January 19, 2020 broadcast, Park Joo Ho announces his family will take a hiatus from the program in order to take care of his wife Anna's delivery of their third child in Switzerland, born on January 13, 2020.[41]
  • On February 2, 2020 broadcast, Kang Gary and his son Kang Ha-Oh first joined the show. Kang Gary returned to entertainment after 3 years hiatus.[42]
  • On April 6, 2020 broadcast, it was revealed that actor, singer, model Min Woo-hyuk and his son Park Yi-deun would be joining the show. The first episode will be on Episode 324.[43]

Relationships and Profiles

*Details based on the show.

Episodes

Un-aired X-files

The X-files are film clips that didn't make it to broadcast on the regular program. These clips can be seen on Korean paid subscription web streaming site Cable TV VOD. The clips are narrated by different guests each time, such as Lee Hyeri from Korean girls idol group Girl's Day.

Sponsors

LG is the main sponsor of the show. All the "Superman" families prominently display or use the LG's S Homeboy tablet made by Samsung throughout each episode. Besides the S Homeboy tablet, each Superman family use or display products they individually endorse on the show.[44]

NOTE: These are only products shown on the show. Not a complete list of each cast member endorsements.

Controversies

  • On June 5, 2014 netizens on the forum site Daum Agora started a petition to have Kim Jung-tae and his son Yakkung removed from the show due to him and his son attending an election campaign on June 1, 2014 for Na Dong-yeon who is a candidate for Gyung-Nam, Yangsan mayor. Na Dong-yeon later released a statement apologizing to Kim Jung-tae and his son Yakkung for the controversy and assured people that the actor and his son was not there to campaign for him.[56] On June 10 a rep for Kim Jung-tae confirmed that he and his son Yakkung have decided to leave the show following the political controversy.[57]
  • In June 2014, an article was published voicing netizens complaints of the show overly promoting YG Entertainment artistes since there were too many guest stars under YG's management for Jang Hyun-sung and Tablo's segments, which both are also under YG's management.[58][59]
  • On episode 42 which aired on August 31, 2014 producers took a jab at rival show "Dad! Where Are We Going?" with captions shown during Tablo's segment.[60]
  • Viewers voiced their complaints of the mothers showing up on the show too frequently. The complaints were targeted at Tablo's family due to his wife Hyejung appearing entirely during their segment from episodes 52 to 53.[61]
  • Viewers voiced their complaints about editing regarding a scene in episode 53 where Song triplets Daehan and Manse are fighting over a toy. The viewers complained that the caption and editing didn't show the true facts of what happened.[62]
  • On April 22, 2015, an owner of a venue that the show production team had scouted, posted on the shows official forum claiming staff from the show had reserved his venue last minute and then abruptly cancelled the shoot, disregarding for his loss of profit he had taken in order to accommodate the show. After a formal apology was issued by the shows producers the misunderstanding was settled.[63]
  • In July 2015, the announcement of Lee Dong-gook and his family joining the show was met with negativity and complaints from fans of Song Il-kook and his triplet sons. Fans of Song and his sons saw it as a sign that Song and his family would be leaving the show and complained on KBS's forum about adding the new family and KBS offering Song an upcoming drama role as a reason for Song to leave the variety show. KBS assured Song's fans that the decision for him and his family to leave the show was made entirely of their own accord.[64][65]

International version

In April 2014, China's Zhejiang Television (ZJTV) began airing a Chinese version of The Return of Superman called Dad is Back starring former Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit member Wu Chun, film producer Zhong Lei Wang, actor Jia Nailiang, and former gymnast Li Xiapeng.[66] The show is in collaboration with the producers of the Korean KBS version and follows the same concept as the Korean version with the exception of a narrator. The title of the Chinese version was renamed in order to clear up plagiarism rumors.[67] In March 2017, Thailand Channel 7 began airing a Thai version of The Return of Superman called The Return of Superman Thailand.[68] In Indonesia, The Return of Superman airs on NET. with Indonesian subtitles and dubbed narration.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2013 12th KBS Entertainment Awards Top Entertainer Award Choo Sung-hoon Won [69]
Best Male Newcomer in a Variety Show Jang Hyun-sung Nominated
Producer's Special Award Lee Hwi-jae Won
Excellence Award, Male Entertainer in a Variety Show Choo Sung-hoon Nominated
Tablo Nominated
Top Excellence Award, Male Entertainer in a Variety Show Choo Sung-hoon Nominated
Tablo Nominated
Mobile TV Popularity Award Choo Sa-rang, Jang Jun-woo & Jun-seo,
Lee Haru, Lee Seo-eon & Seo-jun
Won
Viewer's Choice Program of the Year The Return of Superman Nominated
Best Eater Choo Sarang Nominated
2014 50th Paeksang Arts Awards Best Entertainment Program The Return of Superman Nominated
13th KBS Entertainment Awards Viewer's Choice Program of the Year Won [70]
Top Excellence Award, Male Entertainer in a Variety Show Choo Sung-hoon Won
Producer's Special Award Lee Hwi-jae Won
Song Il-gook Won
Mobile TV Popularity Award Choo Sa-rang, Lee Haru, Lee Seo-eon &
Seo-jun, Song Dae-han, Min-guk & Man-se
Won
Best Scriptwriter Kim Jung-sun Won
2015 51st Paeksang Arts Awards Best Entertainment Program The Return of Superman Nominated
14th KBS Entertainment Awards Viewer's Choice Program of the Year Nominated [71]
Male MC Newcomer Award Lee Dong-gook Nominated
Best Entertainer – Entertainment Category Won
Hot Issue – Variety Show Star Award Choo Sung-hoon Won
Excellence Award – Male Variety Category Song Il-gook Won
Grand Prize (Daesang) Lee Hwi-jae Won
2016 15th KBS Entertainment Awards Viewer's Choice Program of the Year The Return of Superman Nominated [72]
Mobile TV Popularity Award Lee So-eul & Da-eul, Lee Seo-eon
& Seo-jun, Lee Jae-si, Jae-ah, Soo-ah,
Seol-ah & Si-an, Kim Ro-Hee,
Yang Joy, Oh Seo-heun, In Ha-eun
Won
Excellence Award – Male Variety Category Ki Tae-young & Lee Beom-soo Won
Top Excellence Award – Male Variety Category Lee Dong-gook Won
Grand Prize (Daesang) Lee Hwi-jae Nominated
2018 16th KBS Entertainment Awards Mobile TV Popularity Award Lee Jae-si, Jae-ah, Soo-ah,
Seol-ah & Si-an, William Hammington, Bentley Hammington, Ko Seung-jae, Bong Si-ha, Bong Bon-bi, Park Na-eun, Park Geon-hoo
Won [73]
Hot Issue Variety Award Bong Tae-gyu Won
Top Excellence Award – Male Variety Category Sam Hammington Won
Excellence Award – Male Variety Category Ko Ji-yong Won
Grand Prize (Daesang) Lee Dong-gook Nominated
2019 17th KBS Entertainment Awards Best Icon Award William Hammington, Bentley Hammington, Park Na-eun, Park Geon-hoo, Moon Hee-yul, Hong Ra-won, Hong Ra-im, Do Yeon-woo, Do Ha-young Won [74]
Broadcasting Screenwriter Award Beak Sun-young Won
Viewers' Choice Best Program Award The Return of Superman Won
Grand Prize (Daesang) Sam Hammington, Park Joo-ho, Moon Hee-joon, Hong Kyung-min, Do Kyung-wan Won
Best Couple Award Do Kyung-wan, Jang Yoon-jung Nominated
Excellence Award in Entertainment Hong Kyung-min Nominated
Top Excellence Award in Entertainment Sam Hammington Nominated
Park Joo-ho Nominated
2020 18th KBS Entertainment Awards Best Icon Award The Return of Superman children Won [75]
Viewers' Choice Best Program Award The Return of Superman Nominated
Rookie Award (Reality Category) Lee Chun-soo Nominated
Best Entertainer Award (Show/Variety Category) Hong Kyung-min Won
Top Excellence Award (Reality Category) Do Kyung-wan Nominated
Top Excellence Award (Show/Variety Category) Hong Kyung-min Nominated
Jang Yoon-jung Nominated
Grand Prize (Daesang) Sam Hammington Nominated

See also

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