'Manito Club' Members Turn into Human Vending Machines for Heartwarming Surprises

'Manito Club' members transform into human vending machines, delivering laughter and joy.

In the third episode of MBC's variety show 'Manito Club,' airing on October 15 at 5:50 PM, Choo Sung-hoon, Noh Hong-chul, Lee Soo-ji, Dex, and Jennie team up for the 'Secret Manito' mission. The members, keeping their identities hidden, are tasked with delivering special gifts to all 106 students of an elementary school. The process of gift-giving, where the members find themselves healed by the children's reactions, promises to be a unique highlight.

The pre-released video captures the exciting day of the 'Secret Manito' event, drawing viewers' attention. As the members enter a gymnasium entrance transformed into a gift vending machine, they can't hide their excitement.

The vending machine, hastily completed in a day, is a special event setup allowing members to observe students' reactions from a hidden space. When students state their grade, the member assigned to that grade quickly finds and delivers the gift to the vending machine entrance. While speed is crucial, unexpected situations behind the vending machine bring laughter.

Inside the hidden space, Lee Soo-ji simulates interactions with an AI voice before the students arrive, while Dex, playing the role of a student, humorously interacts with her, reminiscent of a mischievous child. Dex adds to the humor with spontaneous actions, like claiming, "This isn't the gift I wanted," and attempting to infiltrate the vending machine entrance, saying, "There's someone here."

As the first student arrives, more children follow, and the members appear nervous in front of the adorable kids. Noh Hong-chul, in charge of first graders, quickly takes his seat but admits, "I'm so nervous... I can't think of anything," causing laughter with his loud voice.

Jennie, responsible for fifth graders, excitedly exclaims, "That's my class!" upon spotting a student but soon retreats in embarrassment, adding to the humor. The situation escalates as the vending machine entrance malfunctions, leaving viewers curious about whether the 'Secret Manito' mission will conclude successfully.

'Manito Club' is an undercover real variety show with the concept of a group of people who know how to share what they receive. It airs every Sunday at 5:50 PM.

Reporter: Da-yeon Jeong, TenAsia light@tenasia.co.kr