Its episode titles are quotations from famous writers and thinkers, such as Werner Herzog, Franz Kafka, Sylvia Plath and Joseph Campbell.
The actor playing Isaac, David Choe, is a successful artist and created all the opening card/title artwork except for episode 1. That piece is " A Meat Stall with the Holy Family Giving Alms" by Pieter Aertsen.
Joseph Lee, the actor who portrays George, is also an established visual artist in real life.
While they do not share scenes together, Ashley Park (Naomi) and Justin H. Min (Edwin) are cousins.
Young Mazino went to a few Korean nightclubs in Los Angeles to see how men dress and behave to incorporate them in his portrayal of Paul.