Recently, the extraordinary stories of children’s growth appeared on KBS2 The Return of Superman have once again become a hot topic among viewers.
Among them is Haru Lee, daughter of singer Tablo, who first captured hearts in 2013 with her warm personality and caring actions. Haru recently surprised the audience with an unexpected update. According to the music industry, she was listed as the sole lyricist on June 8 “Do your dance”, the title track of male group RIIZE’s second mini album. Previously, he co-wrote KiiiKiii’s song “To me from me” along with his father, Tablo. This time, however, Haru has earned individual credit as a composer, demonstrating how much she has grown.
The album credits reportedly list Haru’s full name in English. Having built a familiar and lovable image through The Return of Superman throughout childhood, he is also said to be diligently preparing for the SAT and AP exams, displaying impressive dedication to academics alongside his creative pursuits.
After Haru’s inspiring update, Lee Jae Si, the eldest daughter of former national football player Lee Dong Gook, is also entering an exciting new chapter in her life.
Lee Jae Si, who became known to viewers after appearing in The Return of Superman in 2016, attracted wide attention in 2024 after being accepted to the State University of New York. She is currently studying fashion economics at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), fully embracing student life in the United States. Since her appearance on the show, she has also worked as a model, steadily building her presence in multiple fields.
In April, Lee Jae Si touched fans by posting a family photo with his younger brother Si An, simply captioned: “You’ve grown so much.” The emotional post quickly sparked reactions from fans, with comments such as: “Did time really pass that quickly?”, “Wasn’t she born in 2007?”AND “He has a really model aura.”
Meanwhile, William, son of broadcaster Sam Hammington, who became one of the The Return of Supermanin 2017 and earned the nickname “adorable little hero”, he is now thriving as an ice hockey player.
Appearing on KBS1 AM Square On May 29, Sam Hammington proudly shared updates about his son, saying: “He’s won championships in Australia, Canada and Korea. He’s been working really hard lately and is doing really well.”
William has indeed demonstrated his extraordinary talent, winning championships in three different countries in just three months. His successes include winning Australia’s Next Gen tournament and earning MVP and All-Star recognition, winning the Korean I-League Division 2, and winning the May Madness tournament in Toronto, Canada, taking home an impressive total of four titles.
As these former child stars continue to write their own unique stories about completely different stages, the growth of The Return of Superman Children offers a touching reminder of time passing and leaves longtime viewers deeply moved.
Sources: Daum
