Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth 2016
What is Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth?
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is a South Korean television series set during the ancient Three Kingdoms period of Korea. The drama follows an elite group of young warriors who are trained in both morals and martial arts.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 19, 2016
- Last aired
- Feb 21, 2017
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- KBS2
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is a South Korean television series set during the ancient Three Kingdoms period of Korea. The drama follows an elite group of young warriors who are trained in both morals and martial arts. These warriors navigate their duties and personal relationships while serving the Silla kingdom. The series explores themes of friendship, love, and loyalty among the warrior group as they face various challenges during their time in Silla. The show depicts the complex dynamics between the young warriors as they balance their rigorous training with their developing personal connections. Set against the historical backdrop of the Three Kingdoms period, the series combines elements of historical drama with coming-of-age storytelling. The program examines how these young men grow both as warriors and as individuals while dealing with the pressures of their elite status and the romantic entanglements that develop among them. Their experiences reflect the broader themes of honor, duty, and personal growth within the context of ancient Korean society.
Should you watch it?
“Elite young warriors navigate love and friendship in the ancient Silla Kingdom of Korea.”
- features a star-studded cast
- explores themes of passion and friendship
- mixes historical drama with character-driven romance
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on young warriors finding their way in ancient kingdoms.
The series depicts the lives and training of young men in an ancient historical setting.
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Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 To the Capital Mytharc Dec 19, 2016
- E2 Mak Moon's Death Core Dec 20, 2016
- E3 Your Brother Core Dec 26, 2016
- E4 Become a Hwarang Core Dec 27, 2016
- E5 Beginning of Hwarang Core Jan 2, 2017
- E6 Annoying Half-Breed Core Jan 3, 2017
- E7 King as Water Core Jan 9, 2017
- E8 Dance and Music Core Jan 10, 2017
- E9 Ruin the Performance Core Jan 16, 2017
- E10 New Disciples Core Jan 17, 2017
- E11 Eliminate Her Core Jan 23, 2017
- E12 Sparring Competition Core Jan 24, 2017
- E13 Amity Delegates Core Jan 30, 2017
- E14 Reveal Yourself Core Jan 31, 2017
- E15 A Sword Fight Core Feb 6, 2017
- E16 Come to Me Core Feb 7, 2017
- E17 Get the Medicine Core Feb 13, 2017
- E18 Wonhwa Core Feb 14, 2017
- E19 Become King Mytharc Feb 20, 2017
- E20 Hail King Jinheung! Mytharc Feb 21, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in the Silla Kingdom during Korea's ancient Three Kingdoms period.
Who are the main actors?
The series stars Park Seo-joon, Go Ara, and Park Hyung-sik.
What is the series about?
It follows an elite group of young men known as Hwarang who grow through passion, friendship, and love.
When was the series released?
The series was released in 2016.
Was the series filmed in advance?
Yes, the series was pre-filmed.