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Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth: Season 1

20 episodes Premiered Dec 19, 2016 Updated Jul 28, 2026

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.

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Episodes

S1·E1

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.

S1·E2

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.

S1·E3

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.

S1·E4

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.

S1·E5

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.

S1·E6

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.

S1·E7

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.

S1·E8

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.

S1·E9

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.

S1·E10

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.

S1·E11

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.

S1·E12

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.

S1·E13

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.

S1·E14

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.

S1·E15

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.

S1·E16

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.

S1·E17

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.

S1·E18

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.

S1·E19

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.

S1·E20

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.