S1·E134 Legend of the Golden Dagger (Macau & Vietnam Special), Part II

Episode recap

Running Man Season 1, Episode 134, titled “Legend of the Golden Dagger (Macau & Vietnam Special), Part II,” continues the multi‑part Asian race that began in the preceding episode with a series of missions at the Macau Tower. The episode shifts the competition to Vietnam, centering its action around the Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower in Hanoi. The central premise of the two‑part special remains the pursuit of the “Legend of the Golden Dagger,” a thematic prize that drives the contestants through each challenge.

The regular cast of Running Man, a Korean variety program in which members compete in a succession of games and missions, is joined by two guest participants for this installment: Han Hye‑jin and Lee Dong‑wook. Their presence adds additional dynamics to the race, as they collaborate with or oppose the regular members while navigating the Vietnamese setting. The episode’s location, the Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower, provides a distinctive backdrop for the tasks that follow the Macau segment, allowing the producers to incorporate the tower’s architectural features into the competition’s design.

Throughout the broadcast, the participants continue to follow clues and complete tasks that are linked to the overarching narrative of locating the legendary dagger. While the specific nature of each mission is not detailed in the available synopsis, the structure follows the established format of Running Man, wherein the cast engages in physical and mental challenges, often timed or scored, to advance toward the final objective. The transition from Macau to Hanoi underscores the special’s regional scope, highlighting both the cultural setting of the host cities and the logistical complexity of moving a multi‑episode race across international borders.

By the episode’s conclusion, the contestants remain engaged in the hunt for the Golden Dagger, setting the stage for the final resolution in the subsequent segment of the special. The combination of guest involvement, the iconic Hanoi landmark, and the continuing treasure‑hunt narrative exemplifies the series’ blend of competitive gameplay and travel‑based variety entertainment.