Eun-woo and Lee Chan-won Bond Over 'Bean Bun Taste' on 'The Return of Superman,' Hinting at a New Father-Son Duo?

Eun-woo, a beloved cast member of KBS 2TV's 'The Return of Superman' (hereinafter 'Superman'), is set to showcase a special 'mukbang chemistry' with trot singer Lee Chan-won.

In the upcoming 594th episode, titled 'Daesang Uncle Visits,' airing on Wednesday the 22nd, Eun-woo's delight in vegetable side dishes will leave Lee Chan-won beaming with pride. Throughout the meal, Lee Chan-won remains attentive to Eun-woo, cutting his food and wiping his mouth as if he were his own son, radiating warmth.

Particularly struck by Eun-woo's enjoyment of sweet potato stem namul, Lee Chan-won exclaims, "You like namul, fish, cheonggukjang, and tofu, right? You're practically my son." He expresses his joy at Eun-woo's palate, which mirrors his own. Lee Chan-won then playfully asks, "Do you want to be Uncle's son?" and "Do you want to come to Uncle's house?" sparking laughter with his persistent advances. The unique connection between Eun-woo and Lee Chan-won, who resemble each other like 'bean buns,' will be revealed on 'Superman' this week.

Meanwhile, 'Superman,' first aired in 2013, has consistently captured hearts for 13 years, solidifying its status as a 'national parenting variety show.' Recent data from Good Data Corporation shows that following Eun-woo, other cast members like Jeong-woo and Ha-ru have consecutively ranked high in viewer buzz, proving the show's enduring popularity. Furthermore, the program received a Presidential Commendation at the 14th 'Population Day' commemoration ceremony in July.

'The Return of Superman' airs every Wednesday at 8:30 PM on KBS 2TV.

Korean netizens have reacted enthusiastically to the preview, with comments like "Uncle Lee Chan-won and Eun-woo look so good together!", "Eun-woo already has a sophisticated palate, he's exactly like Lee Chan-won," and "Let's go to Uncle's house!"