S1·E133 Legend of the Golden Dagger (Macau & Vietnam Special), Part I

Episode recap

Running Man 133, titled “Legend of the Golden Dagger (Macau & Vietnam Special), Part I,” opens the series’ first multi‑part Asian Race. The episode is set primarily in Macau, China, where the regular cast members are joined by two guests, Han Hye Jin and Lee Dong Wook. As a Korean variety program that blends comedy with reality‑based competition, Running Man places its participants in a sequence of games and missions designed to test speed, teamwork, and strategy; this format is a hallmark of the series, which routinely pits its members against one another in elaborate challenges.

The central premise of the special is a hunt for the “Legend of the Golden Dagger,” an artifact that drives the narrative across the two‑part arc. In this opening installment, the search begins with a series of “thrilling missions” staged at the iconic Macau Tower. While the synopsis does not detail the exact nature of each task, the description emphasizes that the tower serves as the primary venue for the initial challenges, providing a dramatic backdrop for the competitors’ efforts.

The presence of Han Hye Jin and Lee Dong Wook adds a guest dynamic to the competition, allowing the regular cast to interact with and compete alongside the visitors. Their involvement follows the show’s typical pattern of inviting celebrities to participate in the games, thereby expanding the range of personalities and strategies on display.

Although the episode’s storyline is set to continue in Vietnam, the Macau segment concludes with the participants still in pursuit of clues related to the Golden Dagger. The unresolved quest sets up anticipation for the subsequent part of the special, where the race will move to a new country and present fresh obstacles.

Overall, Running Man 133 delivers the series’ signature blend of humor, physical challenges, and collaborative rivalry, all framed within the exotic setting of Macau’s landmark tower and anchored by the overarching treasure‑hunt theme that will carry the competition into the next episode.