: Much of the episode was filmed on location in Morocco and Portugal , giving the chase scenes a distinct "global thriller" feel compared to typical K-dramas.
: We meet Go Hae-ri, an undercover NIS agent working at the Korean embassy in Morocco, who eventually becomes Dal-gun's reluctant ally. Key Highlights & "Easter Eggs" Vagabond Season 1 Episode 1 (S01E01)
: While in Morocco for a memorial service, Dal-gun spots a man at the airport who appeared in a video Hoon recorded just before takeoff. Realizing this "survivor" should be dead, Dal-gun chases him through the city, uncovering the first threads of a sabotage plot. : Much of the episode was filmed on
: An early "Jackie Chan-style" blooper reel shows Dal-gun's failed stunts. This isn't just for comedy; it establishes why he possesses the near-superhuman physical abilities needed to survive the upcoming episodes. Realizing this "survivor" should be dead, Dal-gun chases
: Cha Dal-gun, a struggling stuntman, encourages his beloved nephew, Cha Hoon, to travel to Morocco for a Taekwondo demonstration.
: Notice how quickly the official investigation is shut down or manipulated. It hints at the "House of Cards" level of political corruption involving the Korean government and rival military companies like Dynamic Systems and John & Mark.