Supermom's Daughter Ella Charms with Adorable Babbling Birthday Song for Grandpa Lee Sang-hae on 'The Return of Superman'

Ella, the daughter of TV personality Kim Yoon-ji, is set to melt hearts on KBS2's 'The Return of Superman' ('Soodol') with her adorable babbling birthday song dedicated to her grandfather, Lee Sang-hae.

'Soodol', which first aired in 2013, has remained a beloved family entertainment show for 13 years. Its enduring popularity is evident in recent rankings, with Jung-woo topping the TV-OTT Non-drama Cast Buzzworthy list for two consecutive weeks in June, proving his status as the youngest star sibling. In August, Ha-ru and Shim Hyung-tak also entered the top 10, demonstrating the show's continued strong viewer engagement, according to Good Data Corporation.

Further cementing its status, 'Soodol' received the Presidential Commendation at the 14th Population Day ceremony in July, reaffirming its title as the 'nation's top parenting entertainment show'.

Today's episode, the 596th, titled 'Experiencing Parenting on the Front Lines', features parents Kim Joon-ho and Kim Yoon-ji. The highlight will be the birthday party for Grandpa Lee Sang-hae. Notably, 14-month-old Ella will express her love by enthusiastically singing a birthday song in her own unique way.

Ella, captivated by her grandfather wearing birthday glasses, erupts in laughter at his 'peek-a-boo' antics. Delighted by Lee Sang-hae's happy reaction, she claps her hands and giggles. With a flurry of babbling sounds like “Bba-u bab de-i day-dang,” she gifts her grandpa a birthday song, followed by a clear “Har-ppa~ aya-ah,” conveying her warm wishes.

Lee Sang-hae responds with affectionate eyes, saying, “My little cutie at home, stay healthy always,” showcasing a heartwarming bond between grandfather and granddaughter.

Meanwhile, Kim Yoon-ji, the daughter-in-law from LA, has prepared a special 'American-style' birthday feast for her father-in-law. Instead of traditional seaweed soup, she opts for American favorites like pizza, buffalo wings, and canapés, perfectly catering to Lee Sang-hae's taste. She even adds a trending 'fire cake' popular among Gen MZ, making the celebration even more memorable. Witnessing the thoughtful spread, Lee Sang-hae is moved to tears, a reaction that surprises Kim Yoon-ji.

Tune in to 'The Return of Superman's 596th episode today (the 5th) at 8:30 PM KST on KBS 2TV to catch Ella's incredibly charming and lively birthday celebration.

Netizens expressed excitement, commenting, 'Ella's babbling birthday song must be so cute!', 'Looking forward to the grandpa-granddaughter chemistry between Lee Sang-hae and Ella,' and 'Kim Yoon-ji prepared a thoughtful birthday meal.'