An elite group of young warriors trained in morals and martial arts finds love and friendship in Silla during Korea’s ancient Three Kingdoms period.
Episodes
To the Capital
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tempers run high between Silla and Baekje. Seon-u confronts the Baekje Crown Prince and A-ro’s fate remains uncertain.
Come to Me
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
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
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
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!
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.
Top Cast
Park Seo-jun
Moo Myung / Sun Woo-Rang
Go Ara
Ah-Ro
Park Hyung-sik
Sam Maek-Jong / Ji Dwi-Rang
Minho
Soo-Ho
Do Ji-han
Ban-Ryu
Jo Yoon-woo
Yeo-Wool
V
Han-Sung
Sung Dong-il
Wi Hwa Kong
Choi Won-young
An Ji-Gong
Kim Ji-soo
Queen Jiso
