Kim Jong-min Expresses Desire for Children on 'The Return of Superman'

Singer and TV personality Kim Jong-min, who married someone 11 years his junior last year, expressed his desire for children on the show 'The Return of Superman'.

The 610th episode of KBS2's 'The Return of Superman', aired on the 25th, was themed 'Better Together'. Hosts Kim Jong-min and Lalal joined fathers and their children in spreading warmth through acts of sharing as winter came to a close. The Woo brothers, Eun-woo and Jung-woo, participated in volunteer activities with their father, Junho, while the Joo siblings, Ji-woo and Si-woo, served warm meals to village elders with their father, Dong-min.

Jang Dong-min celebrated Si-woo's second birthday with a village feast. Reflecting the saying that it takes a village to raise a child, this meal was a gesture of gratitude to the elders who have cared for Ji-woo and Si-woo. The siblings helped their father season a 100kg pig with their tiny hands.

Two-year-old Si-woo, now a charming chatterbox, mimicked his sister by saying "Birthday party?" and expressed his desires to his father with "One, two, go!" Ji-woo, showing her sisterly love, told Si-woo, "Since it's your birthday, I'll let you have everything." When Si-woo mentioned "dinosaur," Ji-woo promised to buy him one, looking at their father, which was endearing. Si-woo responded with "The best!" bringing smiles to viewers.

The Ho family, Kim Jun-ho, Eun-woo, and Jung-woo, moved hearts with their special act of giving. Kim Jun-ho, wishing for his sons to give back as much as they have received, donated 1,200 briquettes and 220 bags of 5kg rice. Eun-woo and Jung-woo actively participated in delivering the briquettes with their father.

Volunteers were touched by Eun-woo's earnest efforts in delivering briquettes with his tiny hands. Kim Jun-ho explained the significance of sharing, saying, "The briquettes Eun-woo delivered will keep a grandmother warm this winter," making Eun-woo proud. Jung-woo kept company with a grandmother, distributed hot packs and snacks to volunteers, displaying his lovable nature. They concluded their day with a meal of sundae soup.

Watching Eun-woo and Jung-woo, MC Kim Jong-min hinted at his own desire for children. He expressed envy towards Kim Jun-ho, saying, "Having sons as sundae soup mates is wonderful. I'm so envious." Lalal chimed in, "Maybe after a bath together someday," supporting Kim Jong-min's sentiment.

The episode also featured Lee Jong-beom training his grandson, Go Tae-hyun, to assess his baseball talent. Wearing a special uniform gifted by his uncle Jung-hoo, Tae-hyun impressed his grandfather by sprinting and sliding accurately onto bases, showcasing his inherited speed. Lee Jong-beom beamed, "Tae-hyun has excellent lower body balance and coordination. Sports scouts should take note."

Reported by Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr