Shim Hyung-tak's son shows off 'sniper instincts' at valley

Actor Shim Hyung-tak's son, Haru, turned the filming set into a sea of laughter by revealing unexpected "shooting instincts" during his first-ever trip to a valley. His curiosity about fish, which began at an aquarium, led him to the valley, and the moment he held a water gun, he pulled the trigger relentlessly not only at his father but also toward the camera.

In the episode of KBS 2TV's 'The Return of Superman' aired on the 9th, Shim Hyung-tak was shown visiting an aquarium and a valley with his water-loving son, Haru. It was a so-called "Water-Water-Water Special" prepared by Shim, considering Haru's tendency to show exceptionally large reactions whenever he encounters water.

Upon entering the aquarium, Haru could not take his eyes off the fish swimming in the tanks. When he discovered a large aquarium, he expressed his excitement with his whole body, stomping his feet and exclaiming in a high voice, babbling much more than usual while repeatedly saying "fish."

Shim was also surprised by his son's reaction. The aquarium outing became more than just a simple outing; it became an experience that naturally drew out the child's curiosity and linguistic expressions. Afterward, the two spent time following Haru's interests, browsing through the gift shop and looking at fish and balloons.

As they moved the location to the valley, the atmosphere became even more lively. Before engaging in full-scale water play, the two filled their stomachs with smoked pork belly and beef ribs, and Haru, who usually loves meat, naturally joined in the meal.

Once in the valley water, Haru splashed around joyfully as if he had been waiting for this moment. While enjoying the water play with his son, Shim discovered fish in the valley and caught one himself to show Haru. It was a moment where Haru's "fish exploration" that started at the aquarium continued naturally in nature.

The real incident began when he grabbed a water gun. As soon as Haru received the toy water gun, he scanned his targets with a serious expression and immediately fired water toward the camera.

The reaction of the production crew also drew bursts of laughter. Faced with the sudden water gun barrage, the crew was flustered, saying, "What do we do, Director?", and even the camera angle shook abruptly. For viewers watching the situation through the screen, the peculiar tension between the camera being filmed for the show and the toy water gun was a highlight of the scene.

Haru's attacks were not a one-time event. He displayed extraordinary aiming skills by accurately shooting other staff members with the water gun, and Shim, who was laughing at this, eventually could not escape the water gun barrage either. The filming site instantly turned into a child's playground due to the "indiscriminate shooting" that spared neither father nor staff.

What makes this scene interesting is that Haru's sudden behavior goes beyond simple mischief; it aligns with how a child actively explores their surroundings and converts them into play. The process of reacting to fish, enjoying water play, and utilizing the water gun in his own way once discovered flowed naturally.

This valley trip also held a special meaning for Shim. He described the day spent with his son as feeling like "a rural summer vacation." He created new memories with his son, reminiscent of the experiences anyone might have had in childhood—dipping feet in valley water and eating corn.

In particular, the sight of Haru regaining his composure while eating corn stood in contrast to the water gun commotion. The scene of him sitting side-by-side with his father eating food after a bout of water play showed that the accumulation of ordinary days can become long-lasting memories for a child, even more so than special events.

Shim expressed satisfaction with the new memories he could share with his son, saying, "Don't we all have memories like that from when we were young? Eating corn in the countryside." He followed up by evaluating, "Haru's first valley trip is a success."

Since his marriage, Shim has been gradually revealing the growth process of Haru through broadcasts, showing a new side of his life as a father. The actor, who previously showcased strong personalities and unique characters in his works, is providing another layer of charm as he re-experiences the world through the eyes of a child in this parenting variety show.

Ultimately, the protagonist of the day was neither the valley, the fish, nor the water gun. It was Haru, who did not hide his curiosity and moved freely in a space he was experiencing for the first time with his father, and Shim, who accepted even his son's sudden actions with laughter and turned them into memories.

The ordinary family outing called the "first valley" became a small record of growth, leading from fish observation and water play to water gun battles against the crew and eating corn.