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Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth

Original title: Hwarang
  • TV Series
  • 2016–2017
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
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Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016)
Revolves around an elite group of male warrior youth called Hwarang who grow through passion and love in Seorabeol, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla.
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Revolves around an elite group of male warrior youth called Hwarang who grow through passion and love in Seorabeol, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla.Revolves around an elite group of male warrior youth called Hwarang who grow through passion and love in Seorabeol, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla.Revolves around an elite group of male warrior youth called Hwarang who grow through passion and love in Seorabeol, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla.

  • Stars
    • Park Seo-joon
    • Go Ara
    • Park Hyung-sik
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    7.1K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,087
    655
    • Stars
      • Park Seo-joon
      • Go Ara
      • Park Hyung-sik
    • 79User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

    Episodes20

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    Park Seo-joon
    Park Seo-joon
    • Moo Myung…
    • 2016–2017
    Go Ara
    Go Ara
    • Ah-ro
    • 2016–2017
    Park Hyung-sik
    Park Hyung-sik
    • Ji Dwi Rang…
    • 2016–2017
    Choi Min-ho
    Choi Min-ho
    • Kim Soo Ho
    • 2016–2017
    Do Ji-han
    • Park Ban Ryu
    • 2016–2017
    Jo Yoon-woo
    Jo Yoon-woo
    • Kim Yeo Wool
    • 2016–2017
    Lee Da-in
    • Soo-yeon
    • 2016–2017
    Kim Ji-Soo
    Kim Ji-Soo
    • Queen Mother Ji-so
    • 2016–2017
    Sung Dong-il
    Sung Dong-il
    • Wi Hwa-gong…
    • 2016–2017
    Choi Won-young
    Choi Won-young
    • Ahn Ji-gong
    • 2016–2017
    Yoo Jae-myung
    Yoo Jae-myung
    • Pa Oh…
    • 2016–2017
    Son Sung-yoon
    Son Sung-yoon
    • Joon-jeong
    • 2016–2017
    Lee Byung-joon
    Lee Byung-joon
    • Ho-gong
    • 2016–2017
    Song Min-hyung
    Song Min-hyung
    • Kim Hyeong-won
    • 2016–2017
    Shin Dong-woo
    • Mu Cheol
    • 2016–2017
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    • Han Sung
    • 2016–2017
    Kim Chang-wan
    Kim Chang-wan
    • Park Yeong-sil
    • 2016–2017
    Kim Hyun-joon
    • Dan Se
    • 2016–2017
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    8paryanazari

    i liked it

    I liked the story, characters, funny moments and all but i think ost wasn't that much proper. and lead actress sometimes was acting very dry that made romance parts not that much i expected impressive. but other than that they all act really good and for me whole episodes was amusing. i will recommend it even with some flaws that it had.
    10natassa-athens

    The 2 men leads were crushing it!!!!!

    What can I say about this drama! It's unique and fantastic!

    Great story and excellent acting in this historical, action and romance kdrama!

    Every actor was great but the 2 men leads were really crushing it!!! I'm speechless!!! Park Hyung-Sik, you are a God of acting and beauty!!! Park Seo-Joon you are such a powerful, charismatic and handsome actor!!! I love you both!!!

    The music was also fantastic! One of the best music in a historical drama!

    You created an amazing series! Very Well Done!!!
    8chsan-99606

    Good one time watch, could've left the female character out

    All the male actors who play Hwarang are brilliant and do a wonderful job. Their characters are also well written and the casting is quite appropriate. However, the female lead just boils my blood by her constant crying. There isn't a single scene in which she is NOT crying. Why did the writers do this? They could've made a more strong-willed and stable character out of her.. completely missed the opportunity. Overall a good drama! Oh also, I didn't know about BTS and Kim Taehyung when I watched it so really didn't pay attention to his character :)
    9anaaannya

    Absolutely Fun to watch!

    "Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth" quickly became one of my all-time favourite series. It features an array of phenomenal performances of Park Hyung Sik, Park Seon Joon, Kim Taehyung, Go Ara, Choi Min Ho, Do Ji Han, Cho Yoon Woo etc. This series never feels slow, it never feels stale and you can't help but get sucked into the show's engaging world.

    The storyline is very well made. The main male character, Dog-Bird, is a nobody, a peasant who ends up in the capital. He had to join Hwarang because of the Queen and quickly makes enemies and friends. The main female character, Ah Ro, is cheery, youthful and the daughter of a physician. Everyone in the capital likes her. The other main male character, Sam Maek Jong, is the hidden King. He is a romantic, strong, friendly man. He wants to be the King, but at the same time is afraid of not being strong enough.

    So, in short, this drama has love triangles, fights, friendships, betrayal, war and a whole lot of good-looking faces. These will make you laugh, cry, angry.

    Although, I will say that the pacing falters towards the end as the show rushes to meet its inevitable conclusion. In the end, I also wanted to know more about what happened to Princess Sook-Myung and Suk Dan-se.

    Therefore, according to me, Hwarang isn't perfect, but for what it is, it's damn good. If you haven't seen Hwarang, I highly recommend checking it out. It's one of those shows that feels like sitting down to a good meal. Every part of the dish is enjoyable and you're able to walk away feeling satisfied when it's done.

    (Ps- Honestly speaking, I started to watch it for Kim taehyung, but then I fall in love with every character. Especially I became a fan of Park Hyung Sik. After Hwarang, I am watching all his series and movies!)
    10morebon

    Whimsical Historical Drama!

    Absolutely fabulous young male warrior historical drama! Just adored the comedic bantering and comradery among all the guys: the brotherhood-esque narrative really made this series unique, and extremely enjoyable. (Sure wish more of these all-star male humorous genres were created.) The entire cast's performance was over-the-top extraordinary. I initially began watching this drama because of my fangirling Park Seo Joon, who is brilliant in all his works. Cheers to the outstanding costume drama and fantastic cast and crew. (By the way, excellent ending!) Loved it!

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      A bit of the cast were Korean pop stars. Such as Choi Minho from Shinee, and Kim Taehyung (V) from BTS
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    • Release date
      • December 19, 2016 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
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    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Flower Knights: The Beginning
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      • 1h(60 min)
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      • Dolby Digital

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