Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth

Synopsis

In the Silla kingdom, a band of elite young warriors hide royal secrets while training together.

What makes Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth worth watching

Defining youth-sageuk of the late 2010s.

Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth represents a strong example of south korea historical from the 2016 production cycle. Korean studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Historical and Romance elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.

The cast is led by Park Seo-joon, Go Ara, Park Hyung-sik, with strong supporting work from V (BTS), Choi Min-ho. It originally aired on KBS2, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.

Where to watch Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth online

You can currently stream Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth on the following platforms (regional availability varies):

• Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.

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