Go Yoon-jung's Clever Gift Prank Leaves Park Myung-soo on Edge in 'Manito Club'

Go Yoon-jung keeps Park Myung-soo on his toes with a surprising 'story gift' in the latest episode of 'Manito Club.'

'Manito Club' is an undercover real variety show centered around the concept of sharing, featuring stars like Jung Hae-in, Go Yoon-jung, Park Myung-soo, Hong Jin-kyung, and Kim Do-hoon as the second season's cast. Despite high expectations due to director Kim Tae-ho's involvement and special guest appearances, the show has struggled with ratings, recording just over 1% since its second episode aired on October 8.

In the episode aired on the 1st at 6:05 PM, a thrilling gift exchange between Park Myung-soo and Go Yoon-jung unfolded. The pre-released clip showed 'Polar Bear' Park Myung-soo heading to his radio show, still reeling from being tricked by 'Koala' Go Yoon-jung's caricature bread box gift. Upon arriving at the studio, he immediately began his search for his Manito, entering a hyper-vigilant mode.

Mistakenly believing Go Yoon-jung to be a man, Park Myung-soo asked the production team to watch for any suspicious male activity and instructed security to keep an eye on incoming faces, determined to block any Manito moves. His heightened alertness even extended to the smallest audience movements, leading to a humorous moment when he mistakenly thought he had caught his Manito and returned to his duties with a sense of triumph.

The twist came during the story segment. A listener's tale about wanting to gift their favorite bread to a beloved 'hyung' in freezing temperatures was revealed to be from 'Mahee-do,' a pseudonym for Go Yoon-jung. Unable to deliver the gift in person due to scheduling conflicts, Go Yoon-jung ingeniously used a radio story to catch Park Myung-soo off guard.

Reading the story, Park Myung-soo couldn't hide his surprise. Mistakenly believing Go Yoon-jung had already visited, he exclaimed, "It's like cops and robbers. We have to find them," and began his search. His suspicion even extended to delivery personnel, leading to a comedic encounter with a passing delivery driver. The question remains whether Park Myung-soo will uncover Go Yoon-jung's identity after his relentless pursuit.

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