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Actor Jang Hyunsung.
Host Lee Hwijae.
Fighter Choo Sunghoon.
Singer Lee Hyunwoo.
They all have the same title of being fathers.
These busy dads have returned home.
What is their mission?
It's to spend 48 hours without their wives
and just eat, sleep and have fun with their kids.
These dads that can't do anything without their wives
will try their hand at child-rearing.
We've checked out this special moment.
Sarang's dad, Choo Sunghoon, wants to go on
lovely dates with his daughter.
Even the fighter was no match for Sarang's tears.
His plans were ruined.
Why are they crying so much?
Jieun, you take the baby.
Take the baby.
Just like a novice dad
Lee Hwijae takes his twins to the emergency room.
The self-proclaimed god of child-rearing
goes through crisis repeatedly
from trying to raise his twins.
He ends up crying.
The once popular Lee Hyunwoo
raises two giant babies that
are in the top 1 percent in weight for their age.
He doesn't have enough energy to keep up.
He eats and eats and eats some more.
He tries to stay alive.
Should we have a drink together?
Jang Hyunsung is like a friend to his two sons.
Put it down!
The day without the mom
didn't go so smoothly.
Your snack...
Both of you have bad habits.
The dads' challenge isn't over yet.
Will the dads be able to
safely get through this challenge?
The eternal man of steel, Superman.
When I was a kid, Superman was my hero.
Superman was always busy
trying to protect his family.
I wanted a father that would play with me,
be physically affectionate with me
and make a lot of happy memories together.
Superman can do anything for his family.
My dad when I was fourteen
was an amazing person.
He was strong.
He seemed to be very wealthy back then.
He was so knowledgeable.
There was nothing he didn't know.
He was really like Superman.
He was an amazing person.
I think to myself and wonder
if my sons think I'm as amazing as
I thought my dad was back then.
My dad is always my hero, my Superman.
When I was a kid I thought
my dad was the coolest guy in the world.
He was very handsome.
A lot of people looked up to him.
Who knows what kind of father I'll turn out to be?
But I want to be remembered as a great dad.
Will I be able to become Superman too?
Now that I'm a father
it feels like this is my second life.
It feels like the start of my second life.
The Return of Superman. Episode 3.
"In The Name Of Father..."
Is he sleeping?
Yes. He's sleeping.
He's sleeping too.
- They cried so much. / - What?
They cried so much because their mom isn't here.
Why?
Because their mom isn't here.
- Their mom? / - Yeah.
- Where did she go? / - She isn't here.
She's on vacation for two days.
- Really? / - Yes.
I'm watching them alone.
What about your work?
- Oh, work? / - Yeah.
This is work.
This is all a shoot for a show.
Watching the kids.
Jeongwon goes on vacation for two days
and I watch the twins by myself.
I've been watching them alone since yesterday.
- Until today? / - Until tomorrow morning.
Can you believe I'm doing this?
Seoeon.
Seojun cries so much that
I can't look after Seoeon.
I'm going to turn him over.
Will I make him cry?
He's heavy, right?
Oh, geez...
I weighed him yesterday. He's 9kg.
Turn him around.
Hold him under the shoulders. Yes.
- Is he smiling? / - Yeah.
Seoeon, you know how to get by in life.
Is he smiling?
I took the boys out for the first time
after they turned 100 days old to my parent's house.
I took them right on their 100th day.
The boys both smiled a lot.
My dad laughed loudly.
I've never seen him do that.
I've never seen my dad laugh so loudly.
He called the next day.
He kept it brief.
"I was very happy yesterday."
Then he hung up.
Look at him!
He's smiling.
Seoeon, you know how to get by in life.
- Yeah. / - He was crying earlier.
Yes, keep smiling.
Careful, dad. He might end up throwing up.
- Right on your clothes. / - Huh? Throw up?
He might throw up. Be careful.
You better not throw up.
- You should smile. / - Is he smiling?
He's looking at me.
Dad, help me watch the kids all day today.
What?
- I can't do that. / - What?
It's too tiring.
Dad, put Seoeon on the floor. Gently.
- Lay him on his back? / - Yes.
Lie him down.
He's happy.
I'll show you how I watch the both of them.
What?
I'll show you how I watch the both of them.
This is going to blow your mind, dad.
I hold him up with this, dad.
What do you think, dad?
What do you think?
Well?
He stopped crying.
Sure. They stop crying when you hold them.
They always want to be held.
- Goodness. / - Goodness.
Do you have a maid?
No, I watch them alone.
How?
I showed you just now.
I take care of them by myself.
I bathe them all by myself too.
It's a good thing you don't take after me.
What?
It's a good thing you don't take after me.
I've never even changed a diaper.
You've held us though, right?
- Of course. / - Really?
I heard you've never held us.
Did I just look at you guys?
He said he just looked...
He just looked.
He didn't give us any physical affection.
We were so precious to him.
I spent a lot on drinking after you were born.
My dad was a sailor.
I remember my dad coming back after two years
when I was 10 years old.
I came out to greet him.
My dad came out of departure gate
and I ran up to him...
For a hug.
But my dad shook my hand.
So I went like this too.
It was so embarrassing.
I'm totally the opposite of my dad.
I want to be affectionate with my kids
and talk to them a lot.
Seoeon.
I bet you like it since I hold you often.
Right?
That's why you're the older brother.
You're the older brother?
You're looking at me? I'm so proud.
Right?
Dad, you can go at 12.
- At 12. / - What?
- You can go then. / - Where?
You should go home.
- What about the kids? / - I'll look after them.
- Both of them? / - Yes.
Goodness...
If you help me...
How can I help?
You can help feed them milk and hold one.
Their mom should help.
- No, there are conditions. / - What?
- There are conditions. / - Why?
Only you can help. Only the dads.
No way.
Say goodbye to grandpa.
I'm leaving.
Is he awake?
Yes.
Get home safe, dad.
- Yeah. Good work. / - Okay.
My dad raised the three of us.
As soon as we were born,
I think that he sacrificed a lot
to earn a living for our family.
Now that I'm a dad,
that's what has changed the most.
I'm more understanding of my dad.
My thoughts have changed.
Banana?
Banana?
Who wants to eat banana?
Me.
You should eat a meal.
Isn't mommy coming?
This?
- Daddy. / - Daddy.
- Daddy. / - Daddy.
Give me a kiss.
Kiss.
Banana.
I was really afraid of my dad as a kid.
I didn't want to be that kind of father to Sarang.
It's okay for a dad to be scary to a son
but not to a daughter.
I always try to smile at Sarang
and I don't get angry at her.
I trying to be a dad that's more like a friend to her.
If my second kid is a son
then I'll become a scary dad.
Will you hit him too?
Yes, you know I'm good at hitting people.
Don't do that!
- Kiss. / - Kiss.
Okay.
Is this mine?
It's hot. Let me blow on it first.
It's good.
You have yours here.
This one?
Oh, my God.
Daddy, I think I pooped.
You pooped?
You didn't poop.
Okay, let's go.
Sit here.
Let's study Korean.
Daddy will study too.
Pig.
Pig, Sarang.
- Pig. / - Pig.
That's right.
Beef... Cow.
You can get milk from it.
I am...
I am...
- A cow. / - A cow.
Cow. Beef!
Meow.
Meow.
- I am... / - I am...
- A cat. / - A cat.
Okay.
Butterfly.
- Butterfly. / - Butterfly.
Daddy.
Daddy.
Daddy.
Daddy.
Daddy.
Daddy.
When I was a Korean national,
there were a lot of problems
so I had to become naturalized as Japanese.
I told my parents
that I would become naturalized.
My dad didn't say anything.
He told me to do it if I wanted to.
That's all he said.
I still feel so sorry to my dad
and I am also very thankful to him.
That's why I named my daughter Sarang.
Sunghoon's father silently stood by
his son who became a different nationality.
For such a father,
Sunghoon gave his daughter a Korean name.
A father must be someone who can
overlook everything.
Right here.
I'll read this book to you.
Sleep tight...
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse.
My baby.
Dongha, are you a town mouse or a country mouse?
Sleep tight.
"The country mouse went to
the country mouse's house."
I mean the town mouse went to
the country mouse's house.
"The country mouse brought out
some corn and potatoes."
- Juha, you like corn, right? / - Yeah.
He brought out some corn in the countryside.
- "The town mouse..." / - Sleep tight, my baby.
There's corn here.
Do I eat the corn?
Yeah. Is it good?
Should I try some?
It's good.
Say, "The corn is hot."
The corn is hot!
Happy?
I'll keep reading.
"So the country mouse brought out
corn and potatoes."
- It sure looks tasty. / - Go straight this way.
Go straight this way.
That can't be washed.
Go straight this way.
Is this story boring?
Go straight this way.
"So the country mouse was about to eat
but he heard footsteps outside his door."
"Humans! Run!"
Mice are afraid of people, right?
Mice would be really afraid to see you.
Because you're very tall.
Dongha, where are you going?
Stop drawing on that.
Are you washing your hands?
Juha, so...
Who drew on this?
Who drew on this?
Juha did... Dongha did.
Didn't you draw this?
I can't wash this, Juha.
So...
"The town mouse went under the table."
Hey.
Where did he go?
Juha.
Dads are usually the same
but I can't think of my dad during my childhood.
He always came home late
and went to work early in the morning.
I only remember being with my mom and my siblings.
If my kids remembered me like that
I don't think that would be good.
So I try to be around my kids as much as possible.
I try to plan my schedule accordingly.
That's how I've been living.
Dongha, aren't you curious about what
happened to the country mouse?
"So the mice ran away."
How about "The Wind and the Sun?"
Does that sound good?
"If you can't believe it, talk to me..."
Hey!
Why are you laughing?
This place has become a swimming pool.
It's become a pool thanks to you, Dongha.
It's cool, right?
Cool, right?
I want to swim here.
Go ahead.
I'll wipe you later. Go ahead.
I'm all wet.
Of course. There's water.
Play a little more here.
Dongha, go swimming here
sine you're already wet.
Juha, are you swimming?
Dongha, lie in the water.
Dongha, get in.
Swim.
My clothes are wet. I want to change.
Okay, I'll change you.
I want to be a dad that's like a friend
but I think a reserved dad isn't bad either.
Now we have something to do.
What is it?
What your mom asked us to do.
- Photos. / - Organizing the photos!
I'll open this and you give me the photos, Junseo.
Is this a real elephant?
- This? / - Yeah.
Of course!
I wasn't here?
You went too, Junseo.
I didn't see the elephant?
You saw it but I think
you don't remember since you were a baby.
When did we ever go to Jeju-do?
You've been to Jeju-do like seven times.
You have your photos with Junu here.
Yeah.
Junseo, from when do you remember?
- Since I was six. / - But you're seven now.
So you only remember from last year?
Look. This is an old photo of me.
Don't I look like Junu back then?
- Yeah. / - Right?
Even your hair.
- Dad. / - Yeah?
- Your hair was like this. / - This is you, right?
Yeah. Me, your brother and you.
Do you think the three of us look alike?
- No. / - We don't look alike?
Who do you think is the best looking?
Who do you think is the best looking?
- Your brother? / - Me?
Yeah.
It's because this is an old photo.
I was handsome too back in the day.
Do you know who this is?
Who?
It's grandpa!
And our two aunts.
- You recognize grandpa? / - Yeah.
- Do you remember grandpa? / - Yeah.
This was before grandpa passed away.
Right. When he was still alive.
Do you remember that grandpa loved you a lot?
Yeah.
- You and your brother. / - Yeah.
What do you remember grandpa doing for you?
Well...
He took me to Heyri.
When he took you to Heyri?
Junu, do you ever miss grandpa?
Yeah.
- I don't think so. / - Why not?
I don't think you miss him.
That's not true.
- Really? / - Yeah.
You think about him but don't talk about him?
I can't talk about him because of you.
- Dad, is this me? / - In case you'll get sad.
- What? / - In case you'll get sad.
In case I'll get sad?
- Yes. / - Dad...
Junu.
One day, I'll be gone just like grandpa.
Yeah.
Then, would you want your kids
not to talk about me in case you'd get sad?
Well?
Not quite.
Yeah. That's right.
But it's because you cried a lot that time.
- I did? / - Yes.
- I remember that. / - When?
When grandpa passed away.
In case you'd remember that again.
My memories of grandpa passing away?
Yeah, in case you'd remember that again.
- In case I'd remember that again? / - Yeah.
I think talking about him would make you cry.
Well, my dad...
It's been three years since he passed away.
I still think about him a lot.
Even now, I suddenly wake up
and just sit in silence sometimes.
Because of my dad...
As I spend more time as a dad,
I miss my own dad more.
Yeah...
- Junu. / -Yeah?
I hope you can keep remembering grandpa.
Because he's my dad.
Junu, if you don't talk about grandpa
because you're worried I'll get sad...
You'll forget about him.
- Junu. / - Yeah?
So I wish you wouldn't
not talk about grandpa
because you're worried I'll get sad.
Yeah.
I hope you'll keep talking about grandpa.
Okay.
- Junseo. / - Yeah?
Don't you miss grandpa?
I do.
- You do? / - Yeah.
When?
When I'm happy.
- What? / - When I'm happy.
Happy with what?
- When you're in a good mood? / - Yeah.
It would've been okay
if my dad wasn't such a perfect dad.
My dad was always...
My dad was always...
I think my dad was always lonely.
It's just you guys and me today.
This is peaceful.
Why did you cry so much in the car
when you're sleeping so peacefully now?
Not many people are out today.
There usually are a lot.
Maybe it's because it rained.
How old is she?
She's three now.
Three?
Why is she so big?
My twins are four months old.
I can't even say they're one year old.
Zero years old.
- Bye-bye. / - They're about to go to sleep.
Yeah, that's right.
I really hope they fall asleep.
Hello.
He hasn't had his first birthday yet?
Not yet.
He's 7 months.
Wow, he's a big boy.
Your kids must be 100 days old.
They're past 100 days.
- He doesn't want to get in the stroller? / - No.
At least he doesn't cry.
My kids were in the car and they cried so much
it nearly killed me.
Hang in there.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
I can't believe I'm talking about stuff like this.
It's all because of you guys.
Daddy didn't used to talk about stuff like this.
"Where are we meeting up today?"
That's what I usually said.
"How many months old is your kid?"
I used to never say stuff like that!
But... Thanks, guys.
Beautiful day! Beautiful day!
Don't fall.
So happy!
So happy.
Don't press down on your big brother.
Your big brother can't get up.
Are you pinning your big brother down?
What should I do about this?
What should I do, Seoeon?
I don't know what to do.
Go, Seoeon! Pull your arm out!
Seojun is pinning you down too hard.
Seoeon, Seoeon, Seoeon!
He can't break out of Seojun's grasp.
Seojun is looking good.
Is this wrestling?
Can he roll over?
Seoeon has given up.
He's smiling.
It's cheating to smile during a match.
You shouldn't do that.
Trying to roll over again.
Seojun is amazing. What a great pin.
He's pinning down Seoeon's left arm.
Very nice, Seojun.
He's enjoying this.
Seojun is enjoying this.
But Seoeon isn't giving up.
Seoeon is still in this. Will he roll over?
It looks like he will.
Just then...
Seojun is amazing! A remarkable pin.
5, 4, 3, 2...
Seojun...
He wins! That was close.
What a shame.
Seoeon did a good job in this match
but it's a shame that
he couldn't escape Seojun's pin.
The match ended just like that.
So Seojun has won his first title match.
Thank you. Thank you.
Good.
Good.
You're doing just fine on your own!
That's my oldest boy. You're the best.
Seojun, guess why we're here.
We're here to do something you love.
1...
Daddy, cheer up.
So happy!
You sure love swimming.
It's because it feels like you're in mommy's womb.
That's why babies like swimming.
Seoeon...
Seoeon, don't get so worked up.
The water could leak.
You have to be careful.
This is so much fun!
I'll get out so you guys have more space.
Now you have enough space.
Seoeon, you're like "Marine Boy."
They are really enjoying this.
They sure are enjoying this.
Lie on your side.
Lie down please.
Open up.
You ate a lot today.
Brush your teeth.
10 more seconds.
1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8...
9...
10!
Okay!
Time for bed now.
Time for bed!
It's time for bed.
It's bed time. Don't get so worked up.
Let's go to bed. Come here.
Bed time!
Let's go to bed.
Bye!
Juha, what are you looking for?
Huh?
There's nothing in there. Close it.
Choose what you... White rice.
There's no cook button, Juha.
You have cancelled.
Cancelled.
You have cancelled.
Why isn't this working?
Cancelled.
White rice.
Juha, do you want some bread?
Is this working?
Here.
Dongha, do you want some bread?
Hey, Juha is sleeping.
Were you tired?
Okay.
I got him to bed.
Dongha.
Sit here. Sit here.
You really like this show?
Well...
Grapes.
Grapes?
No.
What are you talking about? You must be sleepy.
Let's stop watching.
Say goodbye to Poli. See you tomorrow.
- Bye, Poli. / - Wave.
- Poli will be sad. / - Bye, Poli.
Bye, Poli.
Dongha, let's go see if Juha is sleeping.
Don't you want to see Juha?
Let's see if Juha is sleeping.
Dad...
- What? / - Dad...
Duck hawk?
"A Child In The Island House."
"A Child In The Island House?"
When the dad goes to the island shade...
To get oysters...
The child is alone in the house...
- Honey. / - Yeah.
Was it really tiring?
Yeah.
The kids just got to sleep.
Dongha.
Honey, is it hard watching the kids?
Well, it isn't easy.
I missed them so much that I went near our house.
You came near here?
Yeah, but you didn't pick up the phone.
I was never like that when I watched the kids.
You've changed!
I feel at ease watching the kids.
Please keep watching them then.
- Bye. / - Bye.
See? You're just trying to hang up.
What do you mean?
Fine. Bye.
Okay, I love you.
I love you too. You miss me, right?
Of course.
Okay.
Thank you, Seoeon.
Thank you, Seojun.
I'm curious how you guys will look
when you see your mom tomorrow.
Sarang.
Mommy is back.
Sarang!
Mommy is back.
Sarang!
Should we wake up daddy?
Sarang.
Sarang.
Mommy!
Sarang!
Good morning.
How was it?
Was it okay?
How was it?
The first day was really tough.
Did she sleep well last night?
She slept until the morning.
I was so tired that I fell asleep too.
Do you know how hard it was for me now?
Now do you know why I pass out
as soon as I get home?
This is a bit different.
Did you do everything I asked you to?
First, going to the salon.
I got her hair cut.
It looks okay.
Second, did you take her to the hospital
and get her vaccinations?
- Where did she get the shot? / - Left side.
Wow.
Did you walk the dog twice a day
during the morning and evening?
I did the first day but I couldn't on
the second day because it rained.
Do you think you can watch Sarang for a week?
I think so if I can get through the first day
but I don't know how Sarang will like that.
I think you can do it.
I think you can do it without any problem.
Did you have fun with daddy?
Was it fun?
Was it fun?
- Were you lonely? / - Be honest, Sarang.
What are you doing?
- Mom is back! / - Mom is back!
Junu, Junseo...
Yeah?
Junseo, come here.
- Should we hide? / - Yes!
Let's hide.
Where should we hide?
Don't hide together.
Hide separately.
- Dad. / - Stay there!
Junseo...
Junu, you go to the master bedroom.
Junseo, lie down here.
- Dad. / - Just stay still.
- Dad, you hide here too. / - Don't make a sound.
Junu.
Is that Junseo?
Who is this?
Is this Junseo?
Come here.
- How have you been doing? / - Good.
Did you miss me or not?
I missed you.
Where are your dad and brother?
Where?
Where?
You startled me!
You startled me!
Did you miss me?
- I did. / - You missed me? Where's dad?
- I don't know. / - Don't know.
You were found first, weren't you?
Yeah.
You were found first, weren't you?
I couldn't take it anymore and I popped out.
Yeah, I thought you would.
- Did you have a good time? / - Of course.
Look at your beard!
Honey, it looks like you've gotten 10 years older.
I look older?
The kids look chubbier.
I thought they'd be skin and bones.
I fed them totally healthy meals.
You guys look chubbier
but your dad...
He's all skinny.
He looks like some guy that's been living
deep in the mountains.
Mom.
- How was it? / - In dad's car...
I don't think it was that bad.
- Really? Good. / - Then...
When dad isn't working, he can...
Yeah.
Mom.
Then when do I get a break?
When?
I'd better leave the house from time to time.
Why? So we get chubbier?
That way you guys will eat more and not fight.
Eat this.
Who's that?
Dongha, it's mom!
Mom is back.
Juha, come here.
Mom is back.
Mom.
It looks like you didn't understand me.
It's mom. Run!
Who is it?
It's mom.
Mom.
Juha, mom is back.
Did you like being with daddy more?
Kids, I will leave then.
They were apart from their mom only for two days
and it felt like they were getting used to it.
So I felt that parents should be with their kids often
during their childhood.
Who is this? I'll hold Seojun.
Why? He's sleeping.
Seojun, mommy is here.
Did you have a tough time?
You already know the answer to that.
Seojun, it's mommy.
It's mommy, Seojun.
This is...
This is impossible.
But you did it.
- What? / - But you did it.
I did because I said I would.
Seojun is awake, honey.
Seojun!
Is he smiling?
Seojun.
You've grown so much.
He's become a man.
He doesn't recognize you
because you're wearing makeup.
He hasn't seen my face yet.
Who comes home in makeup at 5 in the morning?
Seojun!
I didn't put on makeup.
Then you didn't remove it since you left?
Oh, you're not wearing makeup.
I didn't put on makeup.
You put on a lot of blemish balm.
Honey, why are you so interested
in my makeup?
It's because you're so funny.
Seojun, it's mommy.
Why are you changing the subject?
You put on so much blemish balm.
- I didn't. / - Yeah, right.
What's wrong with you? I know you missed me.
I did.
Then why are you being so mean?
I wasn't being mean.
- I had such a hard time. / - Seojun!
Do you know where you are?
You can't even imagine.
Mommy is here.
I have something to say to you, honey.
Seojun!
Goodness. Seojun has grown.
I asked the doctor yesterday and he said
that the boys know their mom isn't around.
Seojun.
Did he say it was okay?
- For me to be gone for 2 days? / - He said it's fine.
Oh, he said no.
He said 3 hours is more than enough
for me to look after them by myself.
Two days is okay as long as it doesn't
affect the boys' emotional state.
No.
It will cause a lot of emotional problems.
- Three hours is the deadline. / - No.
The kids seem more calm.
What?
He wants you to go away.
Thank goodness. I will.
Seoeon.
Good work.
- You all worked hard. / - Good work.
We all worked hard.
When I first got offered for this show
I turned them down and I asked
my wife for some soju when I got home.
I told her I got an offer for something ridiculous
and she gave me a drink of soju.
"They want me to take care of the twins
by myself for two days."
"Honey, that sounds like fun."
"What?"
She said it sounded like fun.
"What are you talking about? Stop talking nonsense."
But I ended up doing the show.
This is what I got from that story.
When you ask your wife for some soju
she just gives it to you?
- At home? / - Oh, really?
- My wife does that too. / - Really?
Hyunsung, how have you been living?
What has your life been like?
Did you always stay out late or something?
No, I never did that.
My work usually ends around 1 or 2 a.m.
I'm really tired by then so I call home.
My wife asks me what I want and she makes it for me.
She asks you what you want? Your wife?
I mean...
This is shocking. You've been married the longest.
No, it's not like that.
If this show becomes a regular,
will you keep doing it?
What?
If the show becomes a regular...
You're quite sharp.
Honestly, I don't want to.
Even if I become a regular
I'll need some time to give you an answer.
I once went through intense physical training
with Russians at Seoul Arts Center.
It was so tough that my back was tearing
but it still wasn't as hard as this.
It was really tough.
This is my first time doing a show like this.
I think I'd feel better if this show
just stopped at the pilot.