마니또 클럽, 부천소방서서 '심야식당' 열어
방송 시청률 3.4%로 자체 최고 기록 경신
차태현·박보영 등 3기 마니또 활동 본격 시작
방송 시청률 3.4%로 자체 최고 기록 경신
차태현·박보영 등 3기 마니또 활동 본격 시작
On the episode aired on the 22nd, MBC's variety show 'Manitto Club' featured Jung Hae-in, Go Yoon-jung, Park Myung-soo, Hong Jin-kyung, Kim Do-hoon, and Chef Yoon Nam-no visiting Bucheon Fire Station for a 'Secret Manitto' mission. The members prepared a homemade nourishing meal for the firefighters, showcasing perfect teamwork and genuine care.
The episode recorded a 2.6% viewership rating in the Seoul metropolitan area, marking a new high for the show. The 2054 demographic rating, a key indicator of channel competitiveness, also rose to 1.3%. The peak moment, with a 3.4% rating, was when the team completed the midnight feast with exceptional teamwork. (Nielsen Korea, Seoul metropolitan area) Previously, the show started with a 2.1% rating on September 1st and maintained a 1% range for six consecutive episodes.
As the midnight restaurant began, the kitchen turned into a battlefield. Starting with eight servings, the kitchen was quickly overwhelmed by a flood of orders. Jung Hae-in showed extreme pressure after burning the first batch of grilled short ribs, and a series of mistakes heightened the tension. Despite the chaos, the members gradually synchronized under the guidance of Chef Yoon Nam-no, completing a perfect meal.
The constant ringing of the dispatch bell kept everyone on edge. Firefighters, impressed by the meal, exclaimed, "This is beyond a late-night snack," and "1000% satisfaction." However, they quickly rushed to the scene at the sound of the bell, showcasing their hard work. Despite the challenges, the members managed to serve a total of 34 meals, including refills, maintaining the 'latest dining table.' Jung Hae-in and Go Yoon-jung expressed their amazement, saying, "It's a truly unique experience," and "It's a feeling I've never felt before," reflecting on the true meaning of Manitto.
The new Manitto activities have begun. Cha Tae-hyun, Park Bo-young, Lee Sun-bin, Hwang Kwang-hee, and Kang Hoon, invited as third-season members, prepared heartfelt 'support' gifts for their Manitto under the codenames Octopus, Pufferfish, Crab, Shrimp, and Seal, respectively. The members' reactions upon discovering their Manitto added to the fun. Park Bo-young couldn't hide her excitement upon realizing Cha Tae-hyun, her co-star from 'Scandal Makers,' was her Manitto, exclaiming, "You're my dad, right?" Cha Tae-hyun also burst into laughter upon discovering Kang Hoon, whom he bonded with on a travel show, was his Manitto. Hwang Kwang-hee and Kang Hoon's Manittos were revealed to be Lee Sun-bin and Hwang Kwang-hee, respectively, with Lee Sun-bin showing affection upon discovering her eight-year friend Park Bo-young was her Manitto.
With their familiarity, upgraded strategies caught attention. Park Bo-young sought advice from Jo In-sung, co-representative of Cha Tae-hyun's newly established agency, to support 'CEO' Cha Tae-hyun, deciding on a mother-of-pearl stamp as the first gift. She also shared a story about Cha Tae-hyun gifting her a red luxury wallet with money during 'Scandal Makers,' drawing attention. Meanwhile, Cha Tae-hyun enlisted his second daughter to secretly deliver an egg tart gift to Kang Hoon, adding humor with their father-daughter banter.
Kang Hoon prepared a hydrangea gift and letter for Hwang Kwang-hee, who enjoys landscaping, joking, "It feels like dating." When his identity was at risk of exposure, he quickly donned an envelope, transforming into the mysterious 'Envelope Man,' adding laughter. Lee Sun-bin planned an early birthday party for Park Bo-young, declaring, "I'll become the best Manitto," hinting at an epic event. She prepared a preference questionnaire for party planning and sought Park Bo-young, but the looming threat of exposure heightened anticipation.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr