Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016)
Korean · Drama / Comedy · 60 min · 15
★ 7.9 Moderate ratings 285 ratings
Released 19 Dec 2016
Page updated 22 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 7.9 from 285 ratings on TMDB
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Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is streaming in South Korea on wavve, Watcha, WeTV.
What the audience says
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is one of the better-rated Korean series out there. It's sitting at 7.9/10 on TMDB across 285 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 60 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on wavve, Watcha, WeTV.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama with a comedy streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- Currently 7.9/10 from 285 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Yun Seong-sik
Cast
Moo Myung / Sun Woo-Rang
Go Ara
Ah-Ro
Park Hyung-sik
Sam Maek-Jong / Ji Dwi-Rang
Do Ji-han
Ban-Ryu
Minho
Soo-Ho
Jo Yoon-woo
Yeo-Wool
Where to watch in South Korea
wavveWatchaWeTV
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Availability as of 22 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All wavve titles in South Korea
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Frequently asked
Is Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.9/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Korean drama with a comedy streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth?
You can stream Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth in South Korea on wavve, Watcha, WeTV.
Is Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth family friendly?
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth in?
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is a Korean series (Drama / Comedy).
How many seasons does Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth have?
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth has 1 season, with episodes of about 60 minutes.
Who is in the cast of Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth?
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth stars Park Seo-jun, Go Ara, Park Hyung-sik and Do Ji-han, directed by Yun Seong-sik.
When did Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth first air?
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth first aired on 19 Dec 2016.
