

In order to break the power of the nobles, who have grown accustomed to their privileges under the bone rank system, Jiso plans to create a new elite group, the Hwarang, that will cut across the existing power factions, and to bind them to protect her son and the throne.Īs this new elite group of male youths bond and grow, they are unaware that within their number is their King, Sammaekjong, and Kim Sun-woo, a commoner with a secret even he is not aware of. However, the powerful nobles that tried to usurp the power continue to eye the throne, and Jiso fears the consequences of her ceding it. Queen Jiso, as regent, has been the ruler Silla since the death of her father, King Beopheung, while keeping her son, Sammaekjong, hidden from enemies and assassins.Īs the young King comes of age, citizens, officials and Sammaekjong himself, have all grown impatient for her to cede power. Īt the 31st KBS Drama Awards, Choi Won-young won the "Best Supporting Actor" and Park Seo-joon received a nomination for the prestigious "Top Excellence Award".

The show was noted for the star-studded cast, but received criticism for its distractive storytelling and undeveloped plot.
HWA RANG MOVIE SERIES
The series aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 ( KST) on KBS2, from Decemto February 21, 2017. It revolves around an elite group of young men called Hwarang, who discover their passion, friendship and love in the turmoil of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC–AD 935). Hwarang) is a South Korean television series starring Park Seo-joon, Go A-ra, and Park Hyung-sik. Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth ( Korean: 화랑 Hanja: 花郞 lit.
