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First Aired: December 19th, 2016
Status: Ended
Genre: Drama
Network: KBS2
Summary: Set during the Silla dynasty, Sam Maekjong is the son of the fallen king and present queen regent, Jiso, but he has been kept in hiding for protection ever since he was a young boy, when his father was murdered. Over the years the powerful nobles have tried and failed to usurp power from Jiso, causing her to grow wary and later even reluctant to hand the throne over. As her son comes of age, she creates the Hwarang, an elite group of male youth who train in fighting and education. Their existence cuts across the existing power factions and Sam Maekjong is amidst their ranks under the false name Kim Ji-Dwi, unbeknownst to other Hwarang members.
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Season 1
Episode 1: To the Capital
Air Date: December 19th, 2016
Summary: 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.
Episode 2: Mak Moon's Death
Air Date: December 20th, 2016
Summary: 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.
Episode 3: Your Brother
Air Date: December 26th, 2016
Summary: 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.
Episode 4: Become a Hwarang
Air Date: December 27th, 2016
Summary: 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.
Episode 5: Beginning of Hwarang
Air Date: January 2nd, 2017
Summary: A new chapter opens for Silla, still the weakest of the three kingdoms. The queen regent gets a surprise at the hwarang ceremony.
Episode 6: Annoying Half-Breed
Air Date: January 3rd, 2017
Summary: 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.
Episode 7: King as Water
Air Date: January 9th, 2017
Summary: 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.
Episode 8: Dance and Music
Air Date: January 10th, 2017
Summary: Seon-u and A-ro ponder the past, Ji-dwi discovers that not everyone likes gifts and a familiar face visits the Hwarang House.
Episode 9: Ruin the Performance
Air Date: January 16th, 2017
Summary: Princess Sookmyung returns to the capital and joins the Hwarang House. A-ro seeks the truth and the hwarang show off their musical skills.
Episode 10: New Disciples
Air Date: January 17th, 2017
Summary: 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.
Episode 11: Eliminate Her
Air Date: January 23rd, 2017
Summary: 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.
Episode 12: Sparring Competition
Air Date: January 24th, 2017
Summary: The hwarang ponder rumors about the king and get a break from training. Ji-dwi gets philosophical and Su-ho helps the queen.
Episode 13: Amity Delegates
Air Date: January 30th, 2017
Summary: 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.
Episode 14: Reveal Yourself
Air Date: January 31st, 2017
Summary: 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.
Episode 15: A Sword Fight
Air Date: February 6th, 2017
Summary: Tempers run high between Silla and Baekje. Seon-u confronts the Baekje Crown Prince and A-ro’s fate remains uncertain.
Episode 16: Come to Me
Air Date: February 7th, 2017
Summary: Rumors about Seon-u put him in a difficult position. Princess Sookmyung seeks the truth. Jiso makes a surprising announcement of her own.
Episode 17: Get the Medicine
Air Date: February 13rd, 2017
Summary: 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.
Episode 18: Wonhwa
Air Date: February 14th, 2017
Summary: 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.
Episode 19: Become King
Air Date: February 20th, 2017
Summary: 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.
Episode 20: Hail King Jinheung!
Air Date: February 21st, 2017
Summary: 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.
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