Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth: Season 1
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is a television series that premiered in December 2016 and ran into 2017. Classified under the genres of drama, comedy, and action and adventure, the series carries a TV-14 rating. The story revolves around an elite group of young male warriors known as the Hwarang. These youth are trained in morals and martial arts, and they grow through passion and love while navigating their experie
Season overview
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is a television series that premiered in December 2016 and ran into 2017. Classified under the genres of drama, comedy, and action and adventure, the series carries a TV-14 rating. The story revolves around an elite group of young male warriors known as the Hwarang. These youth are trained in morals and martial arts, and they grow through passion and love while navigating their experiences in Seorabeol, the capital of Silla, during Korea's ancient Three Kingdoms period. To break the power of the nobles who have grown accustomed to their privileges under the bone rank system, Jiso plans to use this group. The narrative enters a world of passion and romance as an undercover monarch, played by Park Hyung Sik, joins forces within this setting. Viewers are introduced to interesting plots and likeable characters as the young warriors find love and friendship amidst the challenges of their training and society.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
To the Capital
Dec 19, 2016 · 59 min
In Silla about 1,500 years ago, Queen Jiso reluctantly receives an unexpected visitor and two friends go to the capital in search of family.
Mak Moon's Death
Dec 20, 2016 · 59 min
Dog-Bird receives bad news and Wehwa agrees to form the hwarang as part of Jiso’s grand plan to help ensure Silla’s future.
Your Brother
Dec 26, 2016 · 59 min
Wehwa reviews hwarang candidates. Ahnji advises Dog-Bird to pretend to be his son and stay in the capital by taking Seon-u’s name.
Become a Hwarang
Dec 27, 2016 · 59 min
Ahnji faces someone from his past and A-ro teaches Seon-u the ways of the nobility so that he may join the hwarang, but trouble finds Seon-u.
Beginning of Hwarang
Jan 2, 2017 · 62 min
A new chapter opens for Silla, still the weakest of the three kingdoms. The queen regent gets a surprise at the hwarang ceremony.
Annoying Half-Breed
Jan 3, 2017 · 62 min
Training begins and tempers flare in the Hwarang House as the highborn sons adjust to the spartan rules and Seon-u’s half-breed status creates strife.
King as Water
Jan 9, 2017 · 61 min
Seon-u tries to figure out what it means to be a good brother. The hwarang are tested but not all make the grade. Ji-dwi visits the palace.
Dance and Music
Jan 10, 2017 · 60 min
Seon-u and A-ro ponder the past, Ji-dwi discovers that not everyone likes gifts and a familiar face visits the Hwarang House.
Ruin the Performance
Jan 16, 2017 · 61 min
Princess Sookmyung returns to the capital and joins the Hwarang House. A-ro seeks the truth and the hwarang show off their musical skills.
New Disciples
Jan 17, 2017 · 60 min
It’s the day of the big performance. Ji-dwi confronts the queen, who thinks he has no say, and A-ro finds herself in the wrong place.
Eliminate Her
Jan 23, 2017 · 61 min
A-ro tends to Seon-u after an accident, Ji-dwi has a bad dream, the hwarang go hunting and the queen gives Princess Sookmyung an order.
Sparring Competition
Jan 24, 2017 · 61 min
The hwarang ponder rumors about the king and get a break from training. Ji-dwi gets philosophical and Su-ho helps the queen.
Amity Delegates
Jan 30, 2017 · 63 min
Silla decides to send a delegation to Baekje to avoid war. Wehwa asks the hwarang for volunteers to escort the delegates led by Princess Sookmyung.
Reveal Yourself
Jan 31, 2017 · 62 min
The hwarang face dangers on the road. Ahnji gives Jiso news that she does not want to hear. Princess Sookmyung gets an unexpected offer in Baekje.
A Sword Fight
Feb 6, 2017 · 61 min
Tempers run high between Silla and Baekje. Seon-u confronts the Baekje Crown Prince and A-ro’s fate remains uncertain.
Come to Me
Feb 7, 2017 · 61 min
Rumors about Seon-u put him in a difficult position. Princess Sookmyung seeks the truth. Jiso makes a surprising announcement of her own.
Get the Medicine
Feb 13, 2017 · 60 min
Ji-dwi wants his throne -- as King Jinheung. Ahnji has his hands full dealing with a plague outside the capital. Jiso’s power comes into question.
Wonhwa
Feb 14, 2017 · 59 min
A-ro is made a Wonhwa. The hwarang have a new leader. Seon-u deals with surprising news. Han-seong tries to do the right thing. Jiso’s time may be up.
Become King
Feb 20, 2017 · 60 min
Jinheung makes an announcement and risks Jiso’s wrath. Seon-u wonders if he could be a better leader. Ahnji faces his toughest case yet.
Hail King Jinheung!
Feb 21, 2017 · 59 min
Jinheung and Seon-u come face to face. Su-ho suspects foul play. Jiso may have a traitor on her hands. The hwarang stand behind their choice.