The thrilling undercover gift mission of MBC's 'Manito Club' is set to begin.
Premiering on February 1 at 6:10 PM, 'Manito Club' is an undercover reality variety show centered around a group of people who know how to share what they receive. The first episode will feature new members Jennie, Dex, Choo Sung-hoon, Noh Hong-chul, and Lee Soo-ji meeting for the first time via video chat.
To conceal their identities, the new members transform into animal modes and begin their exploration. Jennie becomes a panda, Dex a bull, Choo Sung-hoon a rabbit, Noh Hong-chul a fox, and Lee Soo-ji a raccoon. As they try to deduce each other's hidden identities, the tension rises. Unlike the other members who quickly adapt to their animal modes, Choo Sung-hoon struggles with technology, exclaiming, “Computers are hard,” and accidentally reveals his voice, causing a stir among the production team.
The 'anonymous' live drawing for selecting Manito partners adds an exciting twist. Through a random gacha system, each member's Manito is determined in real-time. Jennie's Manito is revealed to be Dex, sparking interest. Lee Soo-ji's partner is Jennie, Dex's is Choo Sung-hoon, Choo Sung-hoon's is Noh Hong-chul, and Noh Hong-chul's is Lee Soo-ji, adding to the intrigue.
The members dive into the investigation without knowing each other's identities. They must correctly guess their Manito's identity to start their missions. Unaware that Dex is her Manito, Jennie even uses AI to aid her deduction, admitting, “I didn’t know it would be this difficult,” showing her surprise.
As unpredictable situations unfold, viewers are eager to see how the members will uncover their Manito's identities and whether they can successfully complete their undercover gift missions without being discovered. Anticipation builds for the first broadcast.
By Taeyuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr