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| Alt Name: | Superman Is Back Superman Returns | ||
| Genre: | Reality television | ||
| Creator: | KBS | ||
| Starring: | Park Joo-ho Jasson Kim Jun-ho Honey J Moon Hee-joon Choi Min-hwan BewhY DinDin Jang Dong-min | ||
| Presenter: | Choi Ji-woo Ahn Young-mi | ||
| Opentheme: | Superman: Main Title March | ||
| Country: | South Korea | ||
| Language: | Korean | ||
| Num Seasons: | 1 | ||
| Num Episodes: | 533 | ||
| List Episodes: | List of The Return of Superman episodes | ||
| Producer: | Jo Seong-suk | ||
| Location: | South Korea | ||
| Camera: | Multicamera setup | ||
| Runtime: | Ep. 1–15 (85 minutes) Ep. 16–21 (95 minutes) Ep. 22–present (100 minutes) | ||
| Company: | Koen Media Corporation | ||
| Last Aired: | present | ||
| Channel: | KBS2 |
The Return of Superman (; 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. Start from June 16, 2024, the show is presented by actress Choi Ji-woo and commedienne Ahn Young-mi, along with some casts of this show (Most appeared: Kim Jun-ho, Moon Hee-joon, and Jasson).
KBS announced on October 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] Start from April 7, 2024, the release time is changed to every Sunday started from 9:15 pm KST.
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]
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.
Starting from episode 520 (aired on April 7, 2024), the MC(s) gather with the parents featured in each episode in the same studio to provide their reactions and comments on a family's life that is being observed.
| Duration | Dad | Children | Mom/Wife | Filming location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018– Ep 239–314 (took hiatus from ep 315–352) Ep 353–present[6] | Professional Football (Soccer) player | Daughter: Park Na-eun (Eden) DOB: 11 May 2015 | Anna Housewife | Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
| Son: Park Gun-hoo (Aciel) DOB: 21 August 2017 | ||||
| Son: Park Jin-woo (Élyséen) DOB:13 January 2020 | ||||
| 2022– Ep 440–present | Interior Designer, TV Personality | Son: Yeon Jun-beom DOB: 5 August 2022 | Hong Hyun-hee[7] TV Personality | Seoul, South Korea |
| 2022– Ep 444–present | Fencer | Son: Kim Eun-woo DOB: 22 October 2021 | Yoo Jung-hyun Flight Attendant | Seoul, South Korea |
| Son: Kim Jung-woo DOB: 2 May 2023 | ||||
| 2019–2020, 2024– Ep 281–342, 517–present | Television Personality/Former Idol-Singer | Daughter: Moon Hee-yul (Jam Jam) DOB: 12 May 2017 | Soyul Former Idol-Singer | Hannam, Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea |
| Son: Moon Hee-woo (Ppo Ppo) DOB: 7 September 2022 | ||||
| 2024– Ep 520–present | Singer, Musician | Son: Choi Jae-yul (Jjangi) DOB: 18 May 2018 | Yulhee (divorced) | TBA, South Korea |
| Daughter: Choi Ah-yoon DOB: 11 February 2020 | ||||
| Daughter: Choi Ah-rin DOB: 11 February 2020 | ||||
| 2024– Ep 522–present | Rapper | Daughter: Lee Si-ha DOB: 13 January 2023 | TBA, South Korea | |
| 2024– Ep 529–present | Comedian | Daughter: Jang Ji-woo DOB: 17 June 2022 | Joo Yu-jin | TBA, South Korea |
| Son: Jang Si-woo DOB: 23 January 2024 | ||||
| Duration | Narrator | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–present Ep 530–present | Choi Ji-woo | ||||
| 2024–present Ep 530–present | Ahn Young-mi | ||||
| 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[8] | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Son: Lee Ju-ha DOB: April 2011 | ||||||
| 2014 Ep 25–31 | Kim Jung-tae Actor | Son: Kim Ji-hoo (Yakkung) DOB: February 2011[9] | 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: 17 July 2003 | Yang Huijeong Bakery Owner | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Son: Jang Jun-seo DOB: 29 July 2007 | ||||||
| 2013–2015 Ep 1–58 | Tablo Rapper/Songwriter | Daughter: Lee Ha-ru DOB: 2 May 2010 | Kang Hye-jung Actress | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| 2015 Ep 59–103 | Uhm Tae-woong Actor | Daughter: Uhm Ji-on DOB: 18 June 2013 | Yoon Hye-jin Ballerina | Opo-eup | Opo-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea | |
| 2014–2016 Ep 34–116, 156 | Song Il-gook Actor[10] | Son: Song Dae-han DOB: 16 March 2012 (Fraternal triplet) | Jung Seung-yeon High Court Judge | Songdo, Incheon, South Korea | ||
| Son: Song Min-guk DOB: 16 March 2012 (Fraternal triplet) | ||||||
| Son: Song Man-se DOB: 16 March 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: 24 October 2011[11] | Shiho Yano Model | Minato, Tokyo, Japan | ||
| 2016 Ep 127–Ep 162 | Yang Dong-geun Actor/Hip-hop artist | Son: Yang Joon-seo DOB: 28 March 2013 | Park Ga-ram Office Worker/Former Music Video Model | Samseong-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Daughter: Yang Joy DOB: 11 October 2015 | ||||||
| 2016 Ep 129–Ep 162 | Oh Ji-ho Actor | Daughter: Oh Seo-heun (Jibong-i.e.) DOB: 30 December 2015 | Eun Bo-ah Fashion Designer | Seongsu-dong, Seongdong, Seoul, South Korea | ||
| 2016–2017Ep 117–182 | Lee Beom-soo Actor | Daughter: Lee So-eul DOB: 1 March 2011 | Lee Yoon-jin English interpreter | Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Son: Lee Da-eul DOB: 21 February 2014 | ||||||
| 2016, 2017 Ep 130-162 (regular) Ep 193 (special appearances) | In Gyo-jin Actor | Daughter: In Ha-eun DOB: 4 December 2015 | So Yi-hyun Actress | |||
| 2016–2018 Ep 114–210 | Ki Tae-young Actor | Daughter: Kim Ro-hee DOB: 12 April 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: 15 March 2013 (Fraternal twin) | Moon Jeong-won Florist | Dongcheon-dong, Yongin, South Korea (Episode 1 - 176)[12] | ||
| Son: Lee Seo-jun DOB: 15 March 2013 (Fraternal twin) | ||||||
| 2018–2019 Ep. 221–259 | Bong Tae-gyu Actor | Son: Bong Si-ha DOB: 1 December 2015 | Hasisi Park Photographer | Jeongneung, Seongbuk, Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Daughter: Bong Bon-bi (Bonvie) DOB: 21 May 2018 | ||||||
| 2019 Ep 268–278 | Jang Beom-june Singer/songwriter | Daughter: Jang Jo-ah DOB: 26 July 2014 | Song Seung-ah Actress | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Son: Jang Ha-da DOB: 19 September 2017 | ||||||
| 2017–2019 Ep 163–280 | Ko Ji-yong Businessman/Former Idol-Singer | Son: Ko Seung-jae DOB: 6 October 2014 | Heo Yang-lim Professor/Doctor | Bangbae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea | ||
| 2015–2019 Ep 89–298 | Lee Dong-gook Professional Football (Soccer) player | Daughter: Lee Jae-si DOB: 14 August 2007 (Fraternal twin) | Lee Soo-jin Housewife/former Miss Korea contestant | Songdo, Incheon, South Korea | ||
| Daughter: Lee Jae-ah DOB: 14 August 2007 (Fraternal twin) | ||||||
| Daughter: Lee Seol-ah DOB: 18 July 2013 (Fraternal twin) | ||||||
| Daughter: Lee Soo-ah DOB: 18 July 2013 (Fraternal twin) | ||||||
| Son: Lee Si-an (Daebak-i.e.) DOB: 14 November 2014 | ||||||
| 2017, 2019–2020 Ep 195, 273–274, 279, 283 (special appearances) 286–355 (regular) | Hong Kyung-min Singer/Actor | Daughter: Hong Ra-won DOB: 21 April 2016 | Kim Yuna Haegeum Musician | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Daughter: Hong Ra-im DOB: 1 January 2019 (age) | ||||||
| 2020 Ep 315–362 | Kang Gary Rapper | Son: Kang Ha-oh DOB: 15 October 2017 (age) | Kim Se-eun Unknown | Jayang, Gwangjin, Seoul, South Korea | ||
| 2014 Ep 32–39 2019–2021 Ep 307–378 | News Anchor | Son: Do Yeon-woo (Kkom-kkomi) DOB: 13 June 2014 | Jang Yoon-jung Trot Singer | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Daughter: Do Ha-young DOB: 9 November 2018 | - | 2020 Ep 339,344-349,353,356,359 | Lee Chun-soo Former Soccer Player | Daughter: Lee Joo-eun DOB:21 June 2013 | Shim Ha-eun | TBA, South Korea |
| Son: Lee Tae-kang DOB: 11 January 2020 (fraternal twin) | ||||||
| Daughter: Lee Joo-yul DOB: 11 January 2020 (fraternal twin) | ||||||
| 2021 Ep 366-394[13] | Yoon Sang-hyun Actor | Daughter: Yoon Na-gyeom DOB: 4 December 2015 | Maybee Singer, lyricist, actress and radio presenter | Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea | ||
| Daughter: Yoon Na-on DOB: 21 May 2017 | ||||||
| Son: Yoon Hee-sung DOB:24 December 2018 | ||||||
| 2016–2022 Ep 154–413 | Sam Hammington Television Personality | Son: William Hammington (Jung Tae-oh) DOB: 12 July 2016 | Jung Yu-mi Housewife, Former Cafe Owner, Former Stylist | Eungam,Eunpyeong, Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Son: Bentley Hammington (Jung Woo-sung) DOB: 8 November 2017 | ||||||
| 2018, 2020-2022 Ep 213–214, 337, 339-415 | Park Hyun-bin Trot singer | Son: Park Ha-joon DOB: 11 May 2017 | Kim Joo-hee University Student/Housewife | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Daughter: Park Ha-yeon DOB: 15 November 2019 | ||||||
| 2022- Ep 417,425-426[14] | Baek Sung-hyun Actor | Daughter: Baek Seo-yoon DOB: 31 October 2020 | Cho Da-bom Housewife | |||
| 2021-2022 Ep 404-433 | Kim Tae-kyun Baseball player | Daughter: Kim Hyo-rin | Kim Seok-ryu Former TV announcer | TBA, South Korea | ||
| Daughter: Kim Ha-rin | ||||||
| 2021-2023 Ep 338-461 | Shin Hyun-joon Actor | Son: Shin Min-joon DOB: 4 April 2016 | Kim Kyung-mi Non-celebrity Cellist | TBA, South Korea | ||
| Son: Shin Ye-joon DOB: 24 June 2018 | ||||||
| Daughter: Shin Min-seo DOB: 13 May 2021 | ||||||
| 2022–2023 Ep 427–483 | Kim Dong-hyun[15] Mixed martial artist, TV personality | Son: Kim Dan-woo DOB: 8 September 2019 | Song Ha-yul Housewife | Yongsan, Seoul | ||
| Daughter: Kim Yeon-woo DOB: 6 January 2021 | ||||||
| 2021–2023 Ep 380–490[16] | Son: Zen Fujita (Sa Jeonseong) DOB: 4 November 2020 | Sayuri Fujita Television Personality | TBA, South Korea | |||
| 2023-2024 Ep 473–508 | Kang Kyung-joon[17] Actor | Son: Kang Jung-an DOB: 2 April 2007 | Jang Shin-young Actress | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Son: Kang Jung-woo DOB: 29 September 2019 | ||||||
| 2023–2024 Ep 498–509 | Lee Pil-mo Actor | Son: Lee Dam-ho DOB: 14 August 2019 | Seo Soo-yeon Interior Designer | TBA, South Korea | ||
| Son: Lee Do-ho DOB: 15 August 2022 | ||||||
| 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-gyeong | |||||
| 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-young | |||||
| 2018 Episode 227–233 | Oh Sang-jin Kim So-young | |||||
| 2018 Episode 234–249 | Do Kyung-wan[18] Jang Yun-jeong | |||||
| 2018–2019 Episode 253–255, 258–272 | Lee Su-ji[19] | |||||
| 2019 Episode 273–306 | Han Chae-ah | |||||
| 2019–2020 Episode 307–340 | Lee Mi-do[20] | |||||
| 2018–2021 Episode 253–256, 258–362 | ||||||
| 2021 Episode 363–382 | HaHa | |||||
| 2021 Episode 383, 385-401 | ||||||
| 2021 Episode 384 | Yoo Se-yoon[21] | |||||
| 2021 Episode 402 | Ko Young-bae (Soran) | |||||
| 2021 Episode 403 | Hwang Jae-seong | |||||
| 2021–2023 Episode 404-405, 408–478 | Yuk Jung-wan | |||||
| 2021 Episode 406 | Lee Hwi-jae | |||||
| 2021 Episode 407 | Gary | |||||
| 2022 Episode 443 | Jasson | |||||
| 2023 Episode 473 | Jang Shin-young | |||||
| 2023 Episode 476 | Song Il-kook | |||||
| 2023 Episode 479 | Nucksal | |||||
| 2023 Episode 480-481 | Lee Seok-hoon | |||||
| 2023 Episode 482-484 | Sunye | |||||
| 2023 Episode 485 | Honey J | |||||
| 2023 Episode 486 | Gree | |||||
| 2023 Episode 498 | Seo Soo-yeon | |||||
| 2023 Episode 500 | Kim Ho-young | |||||
| 2023 Episode 504 | Kim Hae-sook | |||||
| 2023 Episode 506 | Park Na-eun (Park Joo-ho's daughter) | |||||
| 2023, 2024 Episode 485, 510 | Honey J | |||||
| 2024 Episode 511 | Insooni of Golden Girls | |||||
| 2024 Episode 513 | Jang Dong-min | |||||
| 2023–2024 Episode 487–515 | TVXQ Changmin | |||||
| 2024 Episode 516-519, 521 | Kang So-ra | |||||
| 2020–2024 Episode 341–529 | So Yoo-jin | |||||
| Duration | Dad | Children | Mom/Wife | Filming location | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ep 184 | Robert Kelly University Professor/Political Analyst | Daughter: Marion Kelly (Ye-na) DOB: 9 March 2013 | Kim Jung-a Housewife/former Yoga Instructor[22] | Busan, South Korea | ||||
| Son: James Kelly (Yu-seop) DOB: 29 June 2016 | ||||||||
| rowspan | 2017 Ep 185–186 | rowspan | Park Gun-hyung Actor | Son: Park Yi-jun DOB: 10 June 2015 | rowspan | Lee Chae-rim Office Worker | rowspan | Seoul, South Korea |
| 2017 Ep 191–192 | Outsider Rapper/Songwriter | Daughter: Shin-Yi Ro-woon DOB: 4 March 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: 4 December 2015 | So Yi-hyun Actress | Namyang-ju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea | ||||
| 2017 Ep 202–204 | Viktor Ahn Short-track Speed-skater Athlete | Daughter: Jane Ahn DOB: 29 December 2015 | Woo Na-ri Housewife | Moscow, Russia | ||||
| 2018 Ep 224–225, 239 (special appearances) | Moon Sung-min Volleyball Player | Son: Moon Si-ho DOB: 9 February 2016 | Park Jin-ah Housewife/Former Model | Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea | ||||
| Son: Moon Ri-ho DOB: 16 January 2018 | ||||||||
| 2018 Ep 227–228 | Jo Jung-chi Musician | Daughter: Jo Eun-Yi DOB: 28 February 2017 | Choi Jung-in Singer | Seoul, South Korea | ||||
| 2018 Ep 231–232 | Businessman/Certified Dog Trainer | Son: Kang Ju-woon DOB: 20 November 2017 | Susan Elder Housewife | Seoul, South Korea | ||||
| 2018 Ep 235–236 | Yang Joon-mu Businessman | Son: Yang No-ah DOB: 3 October 2016 | Kahi Former Idol-Singer | Seoul, South Korea | ||||
| Son: Yang Si-ohn DOB:16 June 2018 | ||||||||
| rowspan | 2018 Ep 252–253, 266-267 | rowspan | Jo Sung-mo Singer | Son: Jo Bong-yeon DOB: 25 October 2015 | rowspan | Goo Min-ji Former Model/Designer | rowspan | Seoul, South Korea |
| 2019 Ep 264, 269, 272, 277 | Shim Ji-ho Actor | Son: Shim Yi-an DOB: 20 May 2014 | Han Ga-in Housewife/Graduate University Student[23] | Seoul, South Korea | ||||
| Daughter: Shim Yi-el DOB: 21 November 2017 | ||||||||
| 2019 Ep 278 | Kim Da-hyun 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 | ||||
| 2019-2020 Ep 318, 335 | Lee Sang-joon Office worker | Son: Lee Do-hyung DOB: 22 August 2018 | Lee Mi-do Actress | Seoul, South Korea | ||||
| 2020 Ep 317 | Han Suk-joon Television personality and former announcer. | Daughter: Han Sa-bin DOB: 2 October 2018 | Name unknown Photographer | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| 2020 Ep 320 | Kim In-suk Comedian | Son: Kim Tae-yang | Angela Park | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Son: Kim Tae-san | ||||||||
| 2020 Ep 321-322, 365, 368 | Kim Young-gwon Professional Football (Soccer) player | Daughter: Kim Li-a DOB: 6 September 2015 | Park Se-jin | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Son: Kim Li-hyun | ||||||||
| Son: Kim Li-jae DOB: 29 December 2020 | ||||||||
| 2020 Ep 324, 326, 331 | Min Woo-hyuk Actor | Son: Park Yi-deun DOB: 23 January 2015 | Lee Se-mi | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Daughter: Park Yi-eum DOB: 6 March 2020 | ||||||||
| 2021 Ep 397, 398 | Jung Myung-ho Former Baseball Player | Daughter: Jung Jo-ie DOB: 5 June 2020 | Seo Hyo-rim Actress | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| 2021 Ep 397-398 | Kim Byung-hyun Former baseball player | Daughter: Kim Min-ju | Han Kyung-min | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Son: Kim Tae-yoon | ||||||||
| Son: Kim Joo-sung | ||||||||
| 2021 Ep 399-400 | Paik Jong-won Chef | Son: Paik Yong-hee DOB:9 April 2014 | So Yoo-jin Actress | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Daughter: Paik Seo-hyun DOB: 21 September 2015 | ||||||||
| Daughter: Paik Se-eun DOB: 8 February 2017 | ||||||||
| 2021 Ep 401, 402, 405, 407, 409, 411, 415 | Jo Chang-wook Dentist | Son: Jo Eui-jin | Yang Ji-eun Trot singer | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Daughter: Jo Eui-yeon | ||||||||
| 2021 Ep 403 | Daughter: Cho Hye-eun | Lee Young-hyun Big Mama member | TBA, South Korea | |||||
| 2021 Ep 408 | Kim Jin-woo Actor | Daughter: Kim Dan-hee | Non-celebrity wife | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Son: Kim Moon-ho | ||||||||
| 2022 Ep 413 | Kim Jong-boo | Son: Kim Do-yoon DOB: 4 December 2015 | Jung Joo-ri Comedienne | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Son: Kim Do-won DOB: 29 September 2017 | ||||||||
| Son: Kim Do-ha DOB: 22 March 2019 | ||||||||
| 2022 Ep 418 | Kang Min-ho Baseball player | Daughter: Kang Ha-yi DOB: 23 June 2017 | Shin So-yeon Former TV announcer | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Son: Kang Yi-han DOB: 16 August 2019 | ||||||||
| Son: Kang Yi-joon DOB: 22 March 2021 | ||||||||
| 2022 Ep 413 | Chon Tae-pung Basketball coach | Son: Chon Tae-yong | Mina Turner Housewife | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Daughter: Chon Ha-neul | ||||||||
| Son: Chon Tae-yang | ||||||||
| 2023 Ep 480 | Song Jin-woo Actor | Daughter: Song Umi DOB: 28 May 2019 | Minami Housewife | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Son: Song Haru DOB: 2 November 2022 | ||||||||
| 2023 Ep 491,496 | Choi Phillip Actor | Daughter: Choi Do-yeon DOB: 18 June 2019 | Kwon Eun-hye Housewife | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Son: Choi Do-woon DOB: 16 February 2022 | ||||||||
| 2023 Ep 486, 490, 495, 497, 502, 514 | Jung Sung-ho Comedian | Daughter: Jung Soo-a DOB: 5 June 2010 | Kyung Marg-eum Housewife | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Daughter: Jung Soo-ae DOB: 7 March 2012 | ||||||||
| Son: Jung Soo-hyun DOB: 7 March 2013 | ||||||||
| Son: Jung Jae-bum DOB: 22 August 2014 | ||||||||
| Son: Jung Ha-neul DOB: 18 December 2022 | ||||||||
| 2024 Ep 516, 519 | Jo Hyeon-woo Professional Football (Soccer) player | Daughter: Jo Ha-rin | Lee Hee-young Housewife | TBA, South Korea | ||||
| Daughter: Jo Ye-rin | ||||||||
See main article: List of The Return of Superman episodes.
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 Hye-ri from Korean girls idol group Girl's Day.
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.[49]
NOTE: These are only products shown on the show. Not a complete list of each cast member endorsements.
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.[61] 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.[62] In March 2017, Thailand Channel 7 began airing a Thai version of The Return of Superman called The Return of Superman Thailand.[63] In April 2022, Viettel began airing a Vietnamese version of The Return of Superman called "MẸ VẮNG NHÀ BA LÀ SIÊU NHÂN".[64]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12th KBS Entertainment Awards | Top Entertainer Award | Choo Sung-hoon | [65] | ||
| Best Male Newcomer in a Variety Show | Jang Hyun-sung | |||||
| Producer's Special Award | Lee Hwi-jae | |||||
| Excellence Award, Male Entertainer in a Variety Show | Choo Sung-hoon | |||||
| Tablo | ||||||
| Top Excellence Award, Male Entertainer in a Variety Show | Choo Sung-hoon | |||||
| Tablo | ||||||
| Mobile TV Popularity Award | Choo Sa-rang, Jang Jun-woo & Jun-seo, Lee Haru, Lee Seo-eon & Seo-jun | |||||
| Viewer's Choice Program of the Year | The Return of Superman | |||||
| Best Eater | Choo Sarang | |||||
| 2014 | 50th Paeksang Arts Awards | Best Entertainment Program | The Return of Superman | |||
| 13th KBS Entertainment Awards | Viewer's Choice Program of the Year | [66] | ||||
| Top Excellence Award, Male Entertainer in a Variety Show | Choo Sung-hoon | |||||
| Producer's Special Award | Lee Hwi-jae | |||||
| Song Il-gook | ||||||
| Mobile TV Popularity Award | Choo Sa-rang, Lee Haru, Lee Seo-eon & Seo-jun, Song Dae-han, Min-guk & Man-se | |||||
| Best Scriptwriter | Kim Jung-sun | |||||
| 2015 | 51st Paeksang Arts Awards | Best Entertainment Program | The Return of Superman | |||
| 14th KBS Entertainment Awards | Viewer's Choice Program of the Year | [67] | ||||
| Male MC Newcomer Award | Lee Dong-gook | |||||
| Best Entertainer – Entertainment Category | ||||||
| Hot Issue – Variety Show Star Award | Choo Sung-hoon | |||||
| Excellence Award – Male Variety Category | Song Il-gook | |||||
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Hwi-jae | |||||
| 2016 | 15th KBS Entertainment Awards | Viewer's Choice Program of the Year | The Return of Superman | [68] | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Excellence Award – Male Variety Category | Ki Tae-young & Lee Beom-soo | |||||
| Top Excellence Award – Male Variety Category | Lee Dong-gook | |||||
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Hwi-jae | |||||
| 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 | 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 | [69] | |
| Hot Issue Variety Award | Bong Tae-gyu | |||||
| Top Excellence Award – Male Variety Category | Sam Hammington | |||||
| Excellence Award – Male Variety Category | Ko Ji-yong | |||||
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Dong-gook | |||||
| 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 | [70] | ||
| Broadcasting Screenwriter Award | Beak Sun-young | |||||
| Viewers' Choice Best Program Award | The Return of Superman | |||||
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Sam Hammington, Park Joo-ho, Moon Hee-joon, Hong Kyung-min, | |||||
| Best Couple Award | , Jang Yoon-jung | |||||
| Excellence Award in Entertainment | Hong Kyung-min | |||||
| Top Excellence Award in Entertainment | Sam Hammington | |||||
| Park Joo-ho | ||||||
| 2020 | 18th KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Icon Award | The Return of Superman children | [71] | ||
| Viewers' Choice Best Program Award | The Return of Superman | |||||
| Rookie Award (Reality Category) | Lee Chun-soo | |||||
| Best Entertainer Award (Show/Variety Category) | Hong Kyung-min | |||||
| Top Excellence Award (Reality Category) | ||||||
| Top Excellence Award (Show/Variety Category) | Hong Kyung-min | |||||
| Jang Yoon-jung | ||||||
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Sam Hammington | |||||
| 2021 | 19th KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Icon Award | The Return of Superman children | [72] | ||
| Viewers' Choice Best Program Award | The Return of Superman | |||||
| Best Entertainer Award (Reality Category) | Sayuri Fujita | |||||
| Excellence Award (Reality Category) | So Yoo-jin | |||||
| Top Excellence Award (Reality Category) | Sayuri Fujita | |||||
| Top Excellence Award (Show/Variety Category) | Jang Yoon-jung | |||||
| Entertainer of the Year | Park Joo-ho and his family (Na Eun, Gun Hoo, Jin Woo) | |||||
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Park Joo-ho and his family (Na Eun, Gun Hoo, Jin Woo) | |||||
| 2022 | 20th KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Icon Award | The Return of Superman children | [73] | ||
| Popularity Award | Kim Jun-ho | |||||
| Best Entertainer Award | Park Joo-ho | |||||
| Excellence Award (Reality Category) | Jasson | |||||
| Top Excellence Award (Reality Category) | Sayuri Fujita | |||||
| 2023 | 21st KBS Entertainment Awards | |||||
| Popularity Award | “The Return of Superman” children | [74] | ||||
| Excellence Award in Reality Category | Kim Jun-ho | |||||
| Top Excellence Award in Reality Category | Jasson |