Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth
During the Kingdom of Silla, a group of elite youth known as Hwarang would wield great influence. These dashing, talented knights - Moo Myung (Park Seo Joon), Sam Maek Jong (Park Hyung Shik), Soo Ho (Choi Min Ho), Ban Ryu (Do Ji Han), Yeo Wool (Jo Yoon Woo), Han Sung (Kim Tae Hyung [BTS's V]), and maiden Ah Ro (Go Ah Ra) - could outsmart and outfight anyone as they pushed for justice in Seorabeol, the capital city. One of them would become King Jin Heung of Silla and change the course of history.
- 2016-2017
- 1 season
- KOCOWA
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Documentary
During the Kingdom of Silla, a group of elite youth known as Hwarang would wield great influence. These dashing, talented knights - Moo Myung (Park Seo Joon), Sam Maek Jong (Park Hyung Shik), Soo Ho (Choi Min Ho), Ban Ryu (Do Ji Han), Yeo Wool (Jo Yoon Woo), Han Sung (Kim Tae Hyung [BTS's V]), and maiden Ah Ro (Go Ah Ra) - could outsmart and outfight anyone as they pushed for justice in Seorabeol, the capital city. One of them would become King Jin Heung of Silla and change the course of history.
Season 1 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
59 mins
An orphaned man known as Dog-Bird gets more than he bargained for when he illegally sneaks into the capital city of the Silla kingdom to help a friend.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
59 mins
Dog-Bird finds Mak Moon's father, but not in the circumstances he was expecting. Queen Jiso's announcement about the start of her group does not meet with approval.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
59 mins
Master Ahnji offers to let Dog-Bird stay at his house. A birthday parade without a king does not inspire confidence in the royal family.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
59 mins
Queen Jiso succeeds in gaining Hwarang members, however reluctantly. Aro attempts to teach Dog-Bird what he will need to know among nobility.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
62 mins
Dog-Bird and Jinheung work together to escape their kidnappers. All the Hwarang members are officially sworn in and given their first assignment.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
61 mins
Hwarang's beginning quickly turns violent, causing Aro to be called in as a doctor. Queen Jiso is displeased that the group seems to be falling apart so quickly.
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
61 mins
The Hwarang members face their first written exam. Anxious to avoid Jinheung, Aro borrows money to repay her debt.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
59 mins
Master Ahnji discovers that Queen Jiso is being poisoned. Hwarang's second assignment is a festival performance for the people of Silla.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
60 mins
Are struggles with the discovery that Dog-Bird is not her brother. Princess Sookmyung arrives at Hwarang House to help for the festival.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
59 mins
Jinheung becomes determined to protect Aro when her eavesdropping leads to dangerous consequences. Suho finally remembers what happened to Sooyun and goes after Banryu.
Episode 11
Episode #1.11
61 mins
Princess Sookmyung proposes fatal training for the Hwarang. Master Youngshil finds proof that the king is a Hwarang member.
Episode 12
Episode #1.12
60 mins
Rumors fly as everyone tries to figure out who the king is. Hanseong and Dansae clash over their statuses.
Episode 13
Episode #1.13
62 mins
When Silla's alliance with Baekje is threatened, Princess Sookmyung is sent to negotiate for peace escorted by Hwarang.
Episode 14
Episode #1.14
61 mins
While the delegates face diplomatic challenges, tensions run high back at Hwarang House.
Episode 15
Episode #1.15
60 mins
Dog-Bird is forced to fight Baekje's crown prince, who has more than one plan to conquer Silla.
Episode 16
Episode #1.16
60 mins
Jinheung and Dog-Bird struggle with the lie that Queen Jiso has decided to use to her advantage. Master Ahnji tries to find medicine to help stem the epidemic.
Episode 17
Episode #1.17
59 mins
Aro discovers Master Youngshil's plan to profit off of the epidemic. Master Wehwa asks Dog-Bird and Jinheung to work together to find a solution.
Episode 18
Episode #1.18
59 mins
Queen Jiso starts preparations for reinstating the Wonhwa system. An order from Dansae's grandfather has fatal results.
Episode 19
Episode #1.19
60 mins
Jinheung declares himself the real king only to be challenged by Master Youngshil. Dog-Bird considers what he has learned about himself and what he will become.
Episode 20
Episode #1.20
59 mins
Jinheung's appeal to Hwarang for support before his coronation does not go the way he planned. Dog-Bird asks Master Wehwa for help.
