Jung Hae-in Handcrafts Cookies for Go Yoon-jung in Manito Club Episode 5

Actor Jung Hae-in is pulling out all the stops for his secret gift recipient Go Yoon-jung in the upcoming episode of MBC's hit variety show Manito Club, personally crafting a batch of handmade duozzeonku cookies in what promises to be the most heartwarming moment of the season so far.

Episode 5 of the undercover gift-giving show, set to air on March 1 at 6:05 PM KST, follows Jung Hae-in, Go Yoon-jung, Park Myung-soo, Hong Jin-kyung, and Kim Do-hoon as they each prepare handmade presents for their assigned manito partners. The episode is expected to deliver plenty of laughs and touching moments as the celebrities navigate unfamiliar territory in the kitchen and craft workshops.

Jung Hae-in's Sweet Mission

Go Yoon-jung is well known in entertainment circles as a devoted duozzeonku enthusiast, having once said she feels she has truly made it in life "when she can buy duozzeonku without hesitation." Having already scored a direct hit on Go Yoon-jung's preferences with a snack-filled bag in a previous episode, Jung Hae-in is now taking his gift game to the next level by attempting to make the trendy cookies from scratch.

The actor threw himself into the entire process with characteristic dedication, handling everything from kneading the chewy marshmallow dough to preparing a pistachio spread filling. The labor-intensive process left even the athletic actor breaking a sweat, prompting him to quip, "This is exactly when you need to put those forearm muscles to use," drawing laughs from the production staff.

Bromance and Burgers

Jung Hae-in is not working alone in his quest to win over Go Yoon-jung. Fellow variety star Dex, a veteran from the first season of Manito Club, has joined forces with the actor as a loyal accomplice. Dex previously offered premium advice to Kim Do-hoon, and this time he is completing what the show describes as a "bromance of loyalty" with Jung Hae-in, adding another layer of entertainment to the gift preparation saga.

Meanwhile, veteran entertainer Park Myung-soo has taken on the challenge of crafting handmade burgers for his manito Kim Do-hoon, who is known for his love of hamburgers. Park Myung-soo visited the restaurant of former baseball player Kim Byung-hyun, a renowned craft burger expert, but stubbornly insisted on completing every step himself, refusing all offers of help. How he plans to secretly deliver his creation to Kim Do-hoon without blowing his cover remains one of the episode's key mysteries.

The Catfish Arrives

Adding an extra element of chaos to the proceedings, the show has teased the arrival of a hidden manito known as the "catfish" — a wildcard participant whose identity and allegiance are unknown to the other members. The surprise addition is expected to shake up the established dynamics and raise suspicions among the cast as they try to figure out who the mysterious newcomer is targeting.

Manito Club, which follows the concept of a group where members who receive one kindness return it twofold, airs every Sunday evening on MBC. The show has earned praise for its genuine interactions and the endearing chemistry among its cast members, with the Jung Hae-in and Go Yoon-jung pairing becoming a particular fan favorite since the series premiered.