MBC's 'Manito Club' Season 2 Delivers Unpredictable Fun with New Cast

MBC's 'Manito Club' has returned with its second season, offering viewers an evolved sense of entertainment with its unpredictable cast of characters.

The episode that aired on the 22nd featured the undercover gift mission of the new members: Jung Hae-in, Go Yoon-jung, Park Myung-soo, Hong Jin-kyung, and Kim Do-hoon. Each member brought their unique personalities and chemistry, enhancing the show's fast-paced narrative and engaging the audience.

Jung Hae-in, Go Yoon-jung, Park Myung-soo, Hong Jin-kyung, and Kim Do-hoon were each assigned animal code names: Frog, Koala, Polar Bear, Lion, and Pig, respectively. They participated in a real-time gacha draw to determine their 'Manito' partner. The draw results assigned Koala as number 1, Polar Bear as number 2, Pig as number 3, Lion as number 4, and Frog as number 5. The members were both surprised and excited to discover their unexpected partners.

The theme for the gifts was 'handmade.' The members immediately began researching their Manito's preferences, utilizing searches, YouTube marathons, and even reaching out to acquaintances. Jung Hae-in, born in 1988, discovered the preferences of Go Yoon-jung, born in 1996, who likes blue potato chips, jelly, and 'Doojjongku.' Go Yoon-jung compiled a list of Park Myung-soo's favorite breads by watching his eating shows. Hong Jin-kyung contacted Jung Hae-in's close friend Im Si-wan through Jung Hyung-don and Kwanghee, leading to unexpected hilarity. Kim Do-hoon gathered information on Hong Jin-kyung from her fan Hyeri and first-season senior Dex, while Park Myung-soo learned about Kim Do-hoon's love for hamburgers.

Each member had a unique gift strategy. Jung Hae-in implemented the 'Quick Quick Quick' plan, which involved a three-step gift process: a snack bag for Go Yoon-jung, practical green items for the set, and a plan to make 'Doojjongku.' While creating the snack bag, he humorously admitted, "It's my first time making this," showcasing his meticulousness with undercover items like helmets and gloves. Jung Hae-in successfully delivered his gift by posing as a delivery person, but an unexpected chase ensued when Go Yoon-jung followed him, ending with Jung Hae-in humorously exclaiming, "She's a detective!"

Go Yoon-jung's adaptation to her Manito mission, dubbed the 'Bread Myung-soo Operation,' was equally intriguing. As an ISTP, she meticulously planned her bakery route and impressed with her artistic skills by crafting a handmade caricature bread box. Her curiosity about the unfamiliar variety show environment was evident, but she confidently delivered her gift to Park Myung-soo after waiting for his schedule to end, raising the excitement level.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr