Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth

2016 · TV Series · TV-14 · 60 min · ★ 7.9

DramaComedyAction & AdventureRomanceHistory

In ancient Silla, an elite group of young men is brought together to train as warriors guided by strict morals and martial arts. As they grow into their roles, they face political tension, shifting loyalties, and the pull of romance, while their friendships and rivalries test what they’re willing to fight for.

Also known as Hwarang: The Beautiful Knights · Flowering Knights · Hwarang: The Beginning · Flower Knights: The Beginning

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Original title: 화랑
Years: 2016–2017
Release date: 2016-12-19
Network: KBS2
Language: Korean
Rated: TV-14
Runtime: 60 min
TMDB rating: 7.9/10 (279 votes)

About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a historical youth drama with friendship, romance, and palace power struggles, similar in vibe to Love in the Moonlight or Reply 1988; Not for you if you need tight plotting and consistently strong romance.

Pros: strong bromance; mix of action and comedy; likable cast | Cons: uneven pacing; romance feels awkward; story turns repetitive