Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016)
Kernel Score: 89% · 272 ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure
First aired: 2016-12-19
Seasons: 1 · 20 episodes
Where to watch Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth
- Stream: Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa, WeTV
- Free with ads: Rakuten Viki
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Hwarang follows young warriors trained in martial arts and morals during ancient Korea, mixing romance and combat.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Martial arts and historical combat sequences occur but are stylized for a TV-14 audience.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Park Seo-jun as Moo Myung / Sun Woo-Rang
- Go Ara as Ah-Ro
- Park Hyung-sik as Sam Maek-Jong / Ji Dwi-Rang
- Do Ji-han as Ban-Ryu
- Minho as Soo-Ho
- Jo Yoon-woo as Yeo-Wool
- V as Han-Sung
- Sung Dong-il as Wi Hwa Kong
- Choi Won-young as An Ji-Gong
- Kim Ji-soo as Queen Jiso
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth FAQ
Is Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth good?
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 272 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth?
In the US you can stream Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa and WeTV and watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki.
Is Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth OK for kids?
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Hwarang follows young warriors trained in martial arts and morals during ancient Korea, mixing romance and combat.
What shows are like Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth?
If you liked Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, try Princess Hours, 100 Days My Prince, Vikings and Magnificent Century.