The Return of Superman Episode 623: 16-Month-Old Shim Haru's Adorable Countryside Adventure

Published on: May 29, 2026 | Category: K-Entertainment Recap

If you have been looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, the latest episode of The Return of Superman (Episode 623) offers the perfect, healing remedy[cite: 1]. In a beautiful summer fairytale sequence, Dad Shim and his adorable 16-month-old son, Shim Haru, traded the concrete jungle for a refreshing day in the Korean countryside[cite: 5, 22].

Riding along rural roads reminiscent of a classic cartoon scene, Dad Shim shared his dream of experiencing nature alongside his son[cite: 23, 27]. Little did he know that baby Haru would prove himself to be an absolute natural on the farm[cite: 41]!

Stepping into the Mud: A Brave First for Baby Haru

The duo arrived at a massive rice paddy village just in time for the busy rice transplanting season[cite: 38, 41, 81]. To get to the fields, they hopped on a unique local attraction: Korea's only tractor sled, which treated them to sights of local wildlife like gray herons along the way[cite: 67, 68, 72].

While many toddlers struggle with the unfamiliar, squishy texture of mud, Haru shocked the local farmers with his bravery[cite: 123, 127]. After a brief moment of adjusting to the cool water, he firmly grabbed his dad's hand and began marching through the paddy without hesitation[cite: 110, 119, 124].

"For young kids like Haru, playing in the mud can be tough. Given how young he is, he's doing a fantastic job." — Local Farmer [cite: 128, 129, 131, 134]

From Rice Seedlings to Catching Loaches

With his tiny hands, "Modern Farmer" Haru took his tasks seriously[cite: 47, 169, 170]. He carefully assisted his father with transplanting rice seedlings deeply into the mud[cite: 153, 164, 165]. To celebrate their hard work, the team even crowned Haru with a custom crown crafted entirely out of green rice sprouts[cite: 200, 201].

But the real highlight of Haru's bravery came when he spotted a loach swimming in the water[cite: 179]. Used as an eco-friendly farming method to control mosquito larvae, these slippery creatures can startle adults [cite: 43, 182, 184]—but Haru simply reached down and caught a massive one with his bare hands, leaving his dad utterly amazed[cite: 192, 194, 195].

The Ultimate Post-Work Farm Snack ASMR

No day of hard farming is complete without a delicious lunchbox resting in the shade[cite: 211, 212]. Haru showed off his status as a true vegetable and rice lover by devouring a meatless vegetable rice ball[cite: 241, 248, 249].

Fans were also treated to an incredibly therapeutic "cucumber ASMR" session as Haru happily crunched on fresh cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, perfectly mastering the laid-back country pose with his baggy farm pants[cite: 269, 293, 294, 295]. He topped off his meal by clearing a whole banana in seconds, proving that field work builds quite the appetite[cite: 349, 352]!

What Did You Think of Episode 623?

From chasing tree frogs to conquering the muddy rice paddies, Shim Haru proved he's the ultimate nature-loving boy[cite: 88, 107, 296]. Stay tuned for more updates on The Return of Superman family adventures!