Handagum, who once dreamed of being a kindergarten teacher, is flustered by solo parenting two sons.

Handagum, 27 weeks pregnant and known as "Chaltteok's Mom," has jumped into the real world of parenting before meeting her soon-to-be son. On KBS 2TV's "The Return of Superman," Handagum—the oldest expectant mother and a first-time mom in the entertainment industry—invited veteran mothers with extensive experience raising sons to her home to receive practical parenting know-how.

The core of this episode is the process of experiencing firsthand the parenting she had only heard about. During the gathering with guests Jung Irang and Hwang Bora, Handagum faces the "world of raising boys" as she spends time with their sons, seven-year-old Aaron and two-year-old Uin.

"I dreamed of being a kindergarten teacher," she boasted... but reality left her frantic at the sound of crying

Before things began, Handagum was brimming with confidence. "I once dreamed of being a kindergarten teacher," she said, expressing her anticipation for caring for children.

However, the actual situation unfolded quite differently from her expectations. When Jung Irang and Hwang Bora stepped away for a moment, Handagum was left alone, facing the "solo parenting" challenge of looking after both Aaron and Uin at once. The gap between the parenting she had imagined and the reality before her eyes heightened the novice mother's sense of panic.

The situation worsened rapidly when two-year-old Uin burst into tears calling for his mother. Flustered, Handagum tried her best to soothe Uin by deploying all the toys she had prepared, but she could only stomp her feet in distress, unsure of what to do amidst the continuous crying. Her initial confidence vanished, replaced by a state of near-mental breakdown.

7-year-old Aaron's expert advice: "They love it when you play Baby Shark"

In the moment of crisis, an unexpected savior appeared. Jung Irang's seven-year-old son, Aaron, stepped in to calm the situation. As a specific solution to soothe Uin, Aaron offered the advice, "They like it when you play children's songs on the phone."

As Handagum struggled to choose a song, Aaron whispered, "Baby Shark," directly to her. This brief suggestion from a child's perspective played a decisive role in stabilizing the tense atmosphere. Moving beyond being a mere participant, Aaron showed his side as a "parenting expert" by helping the novice mother manage the situation.

The 13-year history of 'The Return of Superman,' an observational variety show honored with a Presidential Commendation

KBS 2TV's "The Return of Superman" is an observational variety show that has captured the daily lives of families for 13 years since its premiere in 2013. The program received a Presidential Commendation at the 14th Population Day Commemoration and was selected as the most influential observational variety show at the '2026 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards.'

Handagum's realistic parenting challenge on this program, which airs every Wednesday at 8:30 PM, will be released on July 29.