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THIS DRAMA IS A WORK OF FICTION BASED ON REAL FACTS OF HWARANG

IN THE ERA OF KING JINHEUNG OF SILLA

Here.

It was over there.

You said it's medicinal.

It releaves headache,

and it calms you down.

These are chrysanthemums.

They're not just flowers, they're medicinal ingredients.

I'm glad

that you're my brother.

I told myself that if I could meet the person who raised my brother,

I would ask him this.

Did my brother

miss me?

Mak-moon

always talked about his sister.

Before going to bed,

he would pray to the stars

and would wish for his sister to appear in his dreams.

Then,

why couldn't he come?

But you're not.

Who exactly are you?

That's right.

I'm not your brother.

Then, who are you?

I'm your brother's friend.

Then...

Then...

What happened to my real brother?

He died.

How come he died and you remained alive?

Tell me.

I said tell me!

There are rumors that peasants get killed if they sneak into the capital.

You've heard about that, right?

He could have escaped,

but he tried to save me...

Then, a royal guard struck him with a sword.

I don't care if you don't see me as your brother.

I will still live as your brother.

That was your brother's wish.

Hence,

you should live like that as well.

What's the matter?

Did something happen?

If you are curious about your childhood,

ask me.

I still remember things about you

that you probably don't remember.

Seon...

Seon-u.

Seon-u,

since you're my big brother...

Because you're really my big brother...

Don't get hurt.

I wish...

you wouldn't get hurt anymore.

I am afraid

because of you.

I'm afraid I will cause you harm

and be unable to protect you.

When you weren't in my life,

I didn't even care where you lived.

But now...

I keep thinking about you now.

I guess that's what family is all about.

STAY AWAY

Why isn't he coming?

"Stay away"?

What is this?

Hey, there's something I'm curious about.

Did anything happen to me on the day we jumped the fence?

I feel like people are avoiding me.

It's really strange.

I have a bad feeling,

and I can't seem to shake it off.

This is so strange. Why can't I remember anything?

What happened?

Are you sick?

Who told you to be sick?

You're not allowed to be sick right now!

You better not make a mistake in front of the Queen

on the day of the performance.

You better get well soon.

How dare he try to hit him?

Does this mean the dance is for the Queen?

I don't know anymore. He has gone crazy.

Absolutely...

Goodness.

It is silver.

You like them, don't you?

Just take them and stop crying.

Do you want me to hug you?

Or do you want me to kill...

the person that made you cry?

Tell me.

I'll do what you want.

Is someone bothering you in the capital?

Do they mock and scorn you?

If anyone is bothering you,

I will cut that person's joints, pull out that person's tongue,

and make that person die from thirst.

I'll leave whoever that is in the sun to shrivel up.

Seeing you cry makes me furious.

If you're crying because of someone,

I'll kill that person.

If you're crying because you're concerned about someone...

I'll kill that person too.

So, tell me.

Who made you cry?

I'm crying...

because of myself.

I blame and resent myself.

However, I'm also relieved.

I hate myself to the point that it disgusts me.

I hate myself so much.

Stop crying.

I won't just stand by anymore.

I'm going to make you mine.

Why didn't you tell me?

Why did you let him live as my brother?

What else are you hiding, Father?

I saw you follow her out.

And?

Is A-ro all right?

Aren't you too old to make your sister cry?

Just tell me if she's all right.

Let me ask this since I am curious.

No.

I'm asking this because I'm jealous.

How can you hurt her like that?

What did you do to make her so sad and confused?

Just answer what I asked you.

Is she all right?

I don't care if you don't see me as your brother.

I will still live as your brother.

That was your brother's wish.

Hence,

you should live like that as well.

KING

I don't know what other people think,

but I pity the King in hiding.

I'm crying

because of myself.

I pity you as well.

Will you look at me now?

For the people?

Why should Hwarang perform for the people?

Hwarang was built for Silla.

Hwarang belongs to the King.

It belongs to the Royal Family.

Hwarang was not created for a specific person.

Keeping Silla safe and protecting its people

are the duties of Hwarang.

What do you think of the chief instructor of Hwarang?

He's the only one who can control Hwarang,

but he's not someone you can fully trust.

You think he's someone I can't fully trust?

Then,

I should make him trustworthy.

Who is that?

It is a princess.

Princess Sookmyung.

The one that went away because she was sick?

Why is she back all of a sudden?

Your Highness.

I'm back from my recuperation trip.

Are you feeling better?

Thanks to your concerns, I'm better now.

I'm glad you're back, Sookmyung.

We better put the Princess in Hwarang House.

HWARANG TRAINS AT HWARANG HOUSE

Ever since she was young, she has learned the rules of the Royal Family

and has learned how to play instruments and dance along.

She will be helpful in preparing for the festival.

Thank you for your thoughts,

but I will politely decline.

Decline?

I will take care of the matters in Hwarang House.

Is Ji-dwi really your nephew?

I promised to accept him without question,

but if he creates chaos in Silla

or leads a rebellion as a spy,

things will be different.

That will not happen.

You're the only person he knows in the capital.

We don't know what he did before coming here.

How can you be so certain?

Don't you trust me?

Do you have proof of any of these?

What is his real name? Where is his family?

What happened to him that he was left alone?

If you can prove at least one of these, you have my trust.

Just call me Master Ji-dwi.

There's no need for me to say that.

My family is quite a mess.

The truth is,

I studied in the West, so I don't know anyone here.

I wish to drag down the star

of that gaudy parade.

The Queen.

I will torture him,

break all of his joints in front of you,

and slice his skin little by little.

Then, I will hear him confess everything before he dies.

Your Highness.

Are you trying to make a deal?

What will you do?

Then...

do as you wish.

You would let your nephew die?

A country where people are happy, while the king is in agony.

People not worrying about their country,

and the king worrying about the people.

Is that...

the nation that you desire?

Who are you?

I'm someone who really wishes for Silla to change.

This is the truth of my other half.

I will accept.

I will allow Princess Sookmyung

into the Hwarang House.

I don't care if you don't see me as your brother.

I will still live as your brother.

It was your brother's wish.

Hence...

you should live like that as well.

I have never been so upset before.

That feels a little better.

Did something happen?

What's the matter?

Seon-u...

Is Seon-u

a good member of Hwarang?

Is he trustworthy?

What kind of person is he?

He's not my brother anyway.

Not my real brother, at least.

Whom did you expect?

Your brother?

Please leave. Don't bother me.

I'm not someone who bothers people.

I just make them uncomfortable.

Are you going to kiss me again?

Why not?

Please leave while I ask nicely.

We're standing so close.

Don't you feel anything?

The heart of the man standing before you is racing.

It's screaming that it likes you.

Don't you feel anything at all?

Is my brother...

okay?

Did he eat?

Can he eat?

Now, you're looking at me.

I shouldn't be hurt,

but I am.

At least, we have grown closer though.

Next time,

let's grow closer.

Escort her.

I heard you were coming, and I see you have arrived.

Please come inside.

I will escort you.

If you don't mind, I would like to look around alone.

Yes, of course. Go ahead.

She's exactly like her mom.

HWARANG RESIDENCE

I have never seen a princess before.

Why is she here?

She's here to get married.

Isn't it obvious? She is at the ripe age for marriage.

Why else would she come to Hwarang House,

filled with the top eligible young masters?

She is looking for a husband.

She's not my type.

She's not like her mother.

Why is she so cold? She doesn't even smile.

-What is he talking about? -What?

Isn't her mother colder?

What is she thinking?

I'm sure she means nothing of it.

My mother never does anything

without a meaning behind it.

Why didn't you kill it? It was a poisonous snake.

It's not the snake's fault for being born with poison.

Why must I kill it?

If you're afraid,

you should be careful.

I can do it. Give it back.

What if I say I can't do it?

If I say that I don't want to have you as my brother,

what will happen?

Nothing will change.

Like it or not, I will live as your brother.

Liar.

You said you remember things that I probably don't remember.

You said I can ask you about my childhood.

You're full of lies.

It was all lies.

"My sister was burned.

She was hurt.

She smiled that day.

She cried.

She was pretty."

I heard the stories over and over.

What's your real name?

You can't even tell me your real name.

Seon-u is the only name I have.

I never had a name.

Whenever I see you, I feel pathetic.

I hate myself.

I'm disgusted with myself.

Please leave.

I don't want to see your face.

It's a great evening

to have a drink.

Yes, it's very nice.

Why did you take her in?

I'm referring to Princess Sookmyung.

In order to protect my Hwarang.

Pardon?

Let's drink.

It's not the snake's fault for being born with poison.

Why must I kill it?

You must not disappoint Master Young-shil.

Hwarang must not perform at the Thanksgiving Festival.

Master Ban-ryu is still alive, right?

I'm so nervous.

People are talking about Master Ban-ryu touching my chest,

even the young kids.

-Darn it. -Are you that well-known?

Well, it's only a couple of kids right now.

But that's not the point. This is serious.

Is there a potion that makes you forget?

If there were, I would drink it first.

What is wrong with you?

He's not my brother,

but I kind of wish he was my brother.

He's not my brother, but he insists he is.

So, I hate him.

It doesn't sound like a new story.

What is that?

Dance is expressing nature with your body.

The wind blows.

The rain falls.

The sun rises.

If the river and the ocean flows,

your body must flow as well.

Feel it in your body.

You must understand nature's softness

in order to express it through dancing.

-Let go. -Hold on.

Stop.

Let go.

-Let go. -Stop.

-Stop shaking. -You can't do this?

I can't do it either.

-It hurts. -We can't do it.

-Hold on. -It's okay.

Gosh.

-Hold on. -More.

You're pulling too hard.

I must hate brothers who make their sisters cry.

Either that or I must be jealous.

Stop it.

Why are you here?

Master Wehwa told me to stay here.

I was surprised.

You dance pretty well.

I see hidden talent.

Be quiet and eat.

Okay.

Are you still telling people to stay away?

When I give food to someone, it's a huge deal.

You better not be weak because you're sick.

He looks fine to me.

A little.

No matter what, I must do well on this performance.

I plan to show the Queen my deep loyalty.

So, please cooperate.

Okay? Cooperate.

Loyalty?

-Are you sure about that? -What?

Finally, the performance is near.

Are you prepared to entertain the people?

-Yes, Master! -Yes, Master!

Show the Queen and the officials

that people should not be ruled only with swords and brushes,

and light up the capital with music and dance.

The people's cheer will determine whether you pass or fail.

Do you understand?

-Yes, Master! -Yes, Master!

Where did Ban-ryu go?

You must not disappoint Master Young-shil.

You must not.

Are they real?

Are your feelings for Soo-yun real?

I don't like you,

but she seems to like you a lot.

If you are lying to her,

I shall rip this up.

I will relay the same to her.

I couldn't wait another day,

so I'm sending another letter.

Tomorrow at the festival,

I shall watch your dance from the front row.

Don't stress yourself and good luck with your performance.

I will always be cheering you on.

It's the Princess.

She's Princess Sookmyung.

She will be staying at Hwarang House for a while,

and she will teach you of your flaws.

What are you good at, Your Highness?

Well...

something like that.

I heard that this performance

is for Hwarang's introduction to the capital.

You must not make any mistakes.

Do you understand?

-This is pretty. -What do you think?

-What? -Make yourself as pretty as possible.

Today, our beauty can be outshined

by those gorgeous Hwarangs.

Okta's pride is on the line. Do you understand?

Yes.

What is that?

Try this.

Let me see.

Not bad.

Ban-ryu will do a good job, right?

Don't worry.

He doesn't even want to be a Hwarang.

He must be shuddering with insult and rage at the thought of dancing for the Queen.

The people of the capital

deserve a nice show at the Thanksgiving Festival.

Seeing the Queen's Hwarang

scrambling about and feeling confused will be entertaining.

I worry that the Queen will faint when she sees that.

-Why are you here? -Why?

Because I missed you.

What?

I tried to be as honest as possible.

You said you had trouble sleeping before.

You must sleep well nowadays,

seeing that now you have the energy to make jokes.

What if I still can't sleep?

Will you sleep with me?

Don't even try.

My needle may be quicker than my will.

You will watch the performance tonight, right?

-I'm not sure. -Come.

Today

I'll dance for you.

So, if you don't come,

I will probably be lonely.

To me, the people

are you and only you.

So,

you must come.

Hearing that is giving me a headache.

Oh, my head.

You're not my brother.

I'm only letting you pretend to be my brother

because hiding a peasant is also a crime.

I'm fine,

but my father...

My father spent his entire life searching for my brother.

I feel sorry for him.

Why is your hair like this?

You will come tonight, right?

Why is he touching me?

He's not even my brother. He's nobody.

I can't show the officials and the people that I'm weak.

It won't be easy to hide it for too long.

Find a place away from the public eye,

and breathe comfortably, even if for a moment.

Your Highness, I have brought your tea.

I don't need tea.

I shall not drink it today.

The Hwarangs have left Hwarang House.

I understand.

I shall prepare the procession.

I will get going now.

What do you think about my proposal

to start over?

The night is cold.

Please dress warmly.

What is that? Goodness.

Hurry up.

-No. -In the next part...

It's the third part. Like this.

-And up. -That is right.

-Why can't you get it? -It's the third part.

-How many times? -One, two, three.

-This is a problem. -Try it.

Try it. One, two, three, and four.

-Like this? -That is not it.

What are you doing?

If I go up, you go down.

And show your elbow then straighten it.

That's right. Try it again.

No, don't stick out your shoulder.

Straighten it. Just straighten it.

Turn.

Wait for me.

Hello, Master Young-shil. I hope you have been well.

Tonight's performance will prove to be very entertaining.

Enjoy the show.

Thank you, Master Young-shil.

I wonder if he's prepared.

I'm sure he is.

Why should I care?

Miss A-ro?

What are you doing here?

We're very busy. Come and help us.

Help us out. Come with me.

Wait, but I...

It's done. All done.

But...

I brought a person who will help us.

Let me know if you need anything.

I will try to help you.

Miss A-ro.

I can't tie this.

Tie it for me.

Where are you going?

I have plans.

Plans? Here?

What is your deal?

Don't talk to me.

Why are those two...

Where is Ban-ryu?

What are you doing there?

Everyone is looking for you.

Didn't we agree to leave each other alone?

Do you want my attention again?

Yes!

Are you feeling all right?

I need to rest for a moment.

Let me escort you.

There's no need. I'll go with the Commandant.

What do you think?

Our boys are handsome, aren't they?

So, are you ready to have fun tonight?

Yes, Master.

What is it?

I'm sorry for saying this now,

but two people from our room went missing.

Why are those two...

Isn't this what you call ominous?

I'm sure you will do well,

seeing how you practiced until you hurt your hand.

It just happened.

It will go well because everyone worked hard.

Of course, he's not here.

Where will I find him?

Who are you looking for?

Ji-dwi and Ban-ryu.

If we don't find them, we will all fail.

What? Fail?

Well, who cares if you all fail?

What does it have to do with me?

Right, it has nothing to do with me.

What's with her?

What's with her?

It's me, Pa-oh.

She's waiting.

Was it your idea, Mother?

Where did he go?

What is this? He's right there.

Why did you send Sookmyung to Hwarang House?

Who is that?

The Queen?

The King is in Hwarang House.

Why can't the Princess be there as well?

Mother.

Mother?

If you don't like Sookmyung being in Hwarang House,

you may leave yourself.

You're a king, yet you'll dance for the people.

Do you plan to destroy the King's dignity?

No one knows that I'm the King, so why does that matter?

As long as you don't give me the throne,

I won't become King.

Then,

is Master Ji-dwi

King Jinheung?

You asked why I sent Sookmyung.

In line with tradition,

Sookmyung will become your bride.

That will not happen.

I will choose my own bride.

Do you still not get it?

What you want is irrelevant.

How did it go?

I believe it's settled.

I'm glad to hear that.

What do we do now?

Jeez.

-We're done for. -We're done for.

Isn't she Master Ahnji's daughter?

Yes, she is.

Did she see us?

I think she heard your conversation with His Majesty.

Why you...