Producer Kim Tae-ho of "Manito Club" said, "I was curious about the combination of Choo Sung-hoon, Jenny, and Dex.."Roh Hongchul doesn't cheat" [Interview 1]

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Producer Kim Tae-ho revealed the behind-the-scenes story of the "Manito Club."

Producer Kim Tae-ho met with Star News on the afternoon of the 20th at TEO Studio in Mapo-gu, Seoul, after an interview with MBC entertainment program "Manito Club."

"Manito Club" is an undercover real variety with the concept of a group of people who know how to divide them into two if they receive one. The cast is randomly assigned a manito relationship and must deliver gifts while hiding their identity to the end.

The "Manito Club" began with the intention of planning to present small happiness together in daily life to those who need the power of support. In the first lineup, which aired three times from the 1st to the 15th, Choo Sung-hoon, Noh Hong-chul, Lee Soo-ji, Dex and Jenny appeared and gave 103 elementary school students customized gifts through gift vending machines.

Noh Hong-chul, a first-year student, prepared a gift to decorate the auditorium as a mini amusement park under the theme of "happiness," while Choo Sung-hoon, a second-year student, prepared custom toys and sweet cotton candy gifts for train-loving YouTuber students. Dex, who is in charge of the third grade, prepared gifts that targeted student tastes such as rugby balls and basketball balls along with the "Operation Urung Dexi" that replaces the toothbrush set.

Lee Soo-ji, in charge of the fourth grade, added detail with handwritten letters containing the characteristics of each student, and Jenny, in charge of the fifth grade, presented a bright day with classroom decorations, lucky charms, and video letters. Finally, we designed an event to present a video conference containing six years of memories to sixth graders. In particular, Lee Soo-ji and Jenny gave all students, including aspiring badminton players, a video of Ahn Se-young's support.

The fourth episode of "Manito Club," which will air on the 22nd, will feature 2nd members Jung Hae-in, Ko Yoon-jung, Park Myung-soo, Hong Jin-kyung and Kim Do-hoon. After that, Cha Tae-hyun, Park Bo-young, Lee Sun-bin, Hwang Kwang-hee, and Kang Hoon will appear as the third members.

"Manito Club" airs every Sunday at 6:10 p.m.

-How do you feel about the third episode of "Manito Club"?

▶Until the 3rd episode, the ratings are not enough, so we are going to accept feedback on what viewers want and reflect it in subsequent episodes. There are expectations because the colors of the 1st and 2nd generations are different.

-What's the planning process for "Manito Club"?

▶Last summer, Jenny said she wanted to do a program that could give a gift to viewers at the end of the year, but the "Manito Club" was planned because she started to do it with an undercover feeling rather than a gift openly. Jenny and Dex's manito process are seen as a chase. The 2nd and 3rd will show chemistry and something else. In the first period, I threw it to the best entertainers and let them try it.

-This time again, we are collaborating with MBC. What is the collaboration process?

▶We are collaborating in various ways such as ENA and Netflix. I'm always watching channels that match the content, but it was decided because it was in sync with MBC this time. I'm from MBC, so I didn't just choose MBC. (laughs)

-Members of "Infinite Challenge" will appear in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods of "Manito Club."

▶Not only me, but many entertainers will recruit a few familiar and new cast members. What I wanted to do was "Secret Manito." Noh Hong-chul, Park Myung-soo, and Hwang Kwang-hee were recruited as they recruited suitable people. Hong Cheol is watching on 'Earth Marble', and Park Myung-soo has come here four times as 'Hall Myung-soo'. I sometimes greet and see each other, but thanks to them, I was able to overcome the awkward situation in the field. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation members finished well, so they were having a good meeting.

-How did you recruit the members?

▶Choo Sung-hoon and Jenny are so busy that they filmed right away when their schedules fit. Each person has a high name value, but they spent a lot of time combining what synergy they would create. Dex even called us "Manito Ambassador," but other riders also helped him.

-During the broadcast, "Manito Club"'s own goods about the cast were seen, drawing attention.

▶I wanted to focus on our own gift.

-Who are the performers who showed better-than-expected chemistry?

▶The chemistry between Ko Yoon-jung and Park Myung-soo was very good, and Kim Do-hoon and Ko Yoon-jung have known each other since high school. The process of Hong Jin-kyung's approach was also fun, and Jung Hae-in was awkward at first, but it was impressive to see her studying as someone's manito. These days, I send Kakao Talk gifts easily, but I think a lot about sending gifts more meaningfully. In the process, I think I became close internally.

-Choo Sung-hoon thought Noh Hong-chul was a "travel YouTuber."

▶That's really how you know it. Chu Sung-hoon never appeared on "Infinite Challenge".

-Which cast members have shown the unexpected and unexpected appearance that the public has known?

▶1st period Noh Hong-chul came out like a chase and thought, "He'll cheat again," but he showed an emotionally friendly appearance. In the second period, Park Myung-soo came to do his part at first and yelled at him, but he was impressed by the way he matched with other performers. In the third period, he invited people with strong relationships, and he showed a resonant appearance.

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