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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

There are doors people like you should not open.

I think you are standing in front of that door now.

Do you think it's okay to have roads

that some people can't cross?

Do you think it's okay

to have doors

that some people can't open?

I don't.

I think it's all rubbish.

So, stop talking nonsense and show yourself!

If you leave now,

I shall spare your life.

There is no need for that.

Anyway,

I will kill you.

You.

Who are you?

I...

That idiot.

I...

Who are you?

I'm nobody.

Get up.

Hey, get up quickly.

Gosh.

This is insane.

Why did my legs give way?

Hey, go.

Oh, no. Stop. No!

No! Don't go!

Stop! No.

Those crazy jerks.

Why are they having a sword fight in broad daylight?

He didn't look like an assassin.

Oh, no. My notepad.

My notepad.

My notepad.

What do I do? Pi Joo-ki will be waiting for me.

Damn it!

Are you saying you've lost your bracelet?

The bracelet signifies that you're the King.

If I'm not the King because I don't have it,

I will not bother.

I deserve to die.

I wasn't able to protect you properly.

I deserve to die.

If you die,

what will happen to me?

If my mother doesn't state that I'm the King,

no one will know that I am.

Do you really have to do this?

-What? -You're scaring me.

Seriously.

Do you know why the King doesn't show his face?

I hear he is a eunuch and the biggest moron in the world.

No wonder.

That must be why the Queen is doing everything.

My fear is that one day,

that moron will show up and act like the King.

I totally agree.

What? You won't do anything anyway.

I'll kill them.

I wish I were a eunuch and a moron.

Your Majesty.

I shall decide when to introduce you to the world.

Until then,

live in silence.

Is hiding a habit of yours?

Are you that afraid of showing your face?

That's correct.

Hiding can't become a habit.

Goodness, gracious.

Ever since you went out early this morning...

Are you angry because I asked you

to make sure that people weren't stealing from the store?

I'm letting you stay here for free. Can't you even do that?

Shut your mouth. I need to concentrate.

Concentrate? Whatever.

Then, perhaps you're not interested in this either.

It's on its way now.

What is on its way?

It's finally coming.

The personal details of the capital's most famous young men!

Is she the observer that you hired?

She must be very thirsty.

Something happened that made my legs go weak.

You startled me.

Written in that notepad

is all the notes I took about the young noblemen.

Then,

are you saying that everything I need to know about the young men

is in here?

What's wrong?

You might have problems reading this.

I wrote these notes so quickly

that only I can read it.

I can't read these.

I think I could write better with my feet.

My penmanship usually rivals that of a calligrapher,

but this happened because I had to write while hiding.

I don't think so.

So...

there is an added cost for verbal explanations.

Would you like me to do it?

Look.

I'm sure you're flustered now.

However, if you hear the explanation,

you will feel as if a flame just sparked

in a dark room without a ray of light.

A sparking flame?

A sparking flame?

How shall I determine your level of knowledge?

Let's just say he's a beginner.

He doesn't know anything.

Hey, what do you mean a beginner?

Gosh, I wish I could beat you up.

There are three powers in Silla.

Let me explain those three first.

To make it simple,

there are the queen's men,

men who are against the queen,

and neutrals.

Ever since Park Hyeok-geo-se's rule,

the Kim, Suk, and Park families took turns on the throne.

That is how this country was ruled.

It would not be wrong to say that some True Bones

have enough power that is comparable to the Queen.

Of course, I know that.

All right, let's say you do know.

I said I know!

All right.

You must focus now.

Here I go.

First, the neutrals.

If we were to choose the most beautiful man in Silla,

nine out of ten people would say this name.

He doesn't just attract women, he even attracts men as well.

YEO-UL

He was given power, but he is not interested.

He doesn't remain still, just like the wind.

Wind?

His mother is the sister of a former king. She is a Sacred Bone.

However, he doesn't know who his father is among all the True Bones.

You must be my father.

May I call you father?

The capital's noblemen are startled every time he does that.

Now, I will tell you something really important.

Did you say a foal running rampant?

It is indeed a foal,

but a foal that has never been tied down before.

They have power and can get anything they ask for.

They are also talented in everything.

Among them are two in particular.

BAN-RYU

Master Ban-ryu.

He is the adopted son of Master Park Young-shil

and the biological son of Master Ho.

You can say that he was born with two silver spoons.

I'm sorry.

He is handsome and knowledgeable.

However, he is a bit cold.

Women are more attracted to bad men.

He is the crankiest of them all.

He is a cold-hearted fellow who is not interested in women.

Who was that?

Sorry, I thought it was the ball.

If Master Ban-ryu uses his brain,

this one uses his physique.

How does it feel to be on the ground?

SU-HO

He is the son of Master Kim Seub

who is on the Queen's side.

He is tall and handsome.

No one can compare to his bravery and strength

in the capital.

-However... -However?

He is a known flirt.

There are two types of women in the capital.

Those who know Master Su-ho...

and those who were dumped by him.

Thanks to their fathers who are officials and have high reputations,

they form groups and pick a fight.

They take after their fathers.

There is also a man

that becomes oblivious to his surroundings once he's focused.

He is curious about many things, and he smiles often.

He has an older brother who is always watching him.

Wait, I have a question.

You said Han-seong and Dan-sae are brothers.

Why are they on different sides?

They are from different ranks.

Of course, they are on different sides.

What do you mean different ranks?

How so?

They have the same father,

but Master Dan-sae's mother used to be a servant.

They are related by blood, but are in different ranks.

One is a True Bone while the other is a half-breed.

That's how it is.

Hey.

As promised,

you will pay for the alcohol at Okta for two weeks.

Thank you.

Bye.

My gosh!

-What? -Why do I always lose to him?

I can beat him in swordsmanship and horseback riding,

but why do I always lose in soccer?

Also, I get more upset when I lose in soccer.

-Why is that? -Isn't it because of that?

-Wonderful. -Congratulations.

-Congratulations. -Thank you.

You two fight with a sword in the mountains.

What is the point of winning ten times?

Having said that,

you just learned about the famous young men in the capital.

I still have to research more about this one man though.

With that ruckus, would anyone remember that you're in here?

They wouldn't know even if you die in here.

I don't think you have to know him.

This is everything I've gathered.

If you have more questions, please let me know.

Of course, there will be extra fees involved.

I will come back later to get the rest of my payment.

Okay.

Goodbye.

A smart girl with debt?

Are you curious about her?

I mean, do you want to know who her father is?

Yes.

Who is her father?

She is the daughter of Master Ahnji.

That's right.

Her mother is a servant

and her father is Master Ahnji, which makes her a half-breed.

Her father is Master Ahnji?

But she looks very familiar.

What is this? Why is he in front of our house?

Why is he here?

Did he follow me?

Is he trying to hurt me?

This is bad.

What happened?

My goodness.

Did you follow me?

No.

I didn't follow you.

Then what?

Why are you here?

Are you on the same side with that man?

Answer me!

I live here.

This is my house. I'm telling you the truth.

Excuse me.

I'm the doctor's daughter.

I'm Master Ahnji's child.

Are you

Master Ahnji's

daughter?

That is...

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

I made this.

I made it for my brother.

Why are you wearing this?

Who are you?

Where did you get these clothes?

You're here.

Father.

You...

If they find a peasant in the capital,

the one who hid the peasant will be punished as well.

Did you know that?

Do not worry.

Once I leave, you will never see me again.

If anyone asks who you are,

tell them you're Seon-u.

I want A-ro to think

that you're really her brother.

What do you mean?

Stay here as my son

and also as her brother.

Are you crazy?

Why do I have to be...

your son and her brother?

You still need treatment.

You will lose consciousness more frequently.

It will be hard for you because you were badly injured.

I'm certain that you will faint again before the sun sets

if you leave now.

Is that how you wish to die?

You have to get better if you want to do anything.

Stay here until you're better.

This is not my wish.

It must be Seon-u's wish.

He's the patient from before, right?

Is he a creditor?

Why is he wearing the clothes I made?

It can't be him.

We thought we found him last time, but we were wrong.

I saw that man at the market today.

He's a very dangerous man.

That man...

is your older brother.

He was wearing this.

I know how heartbroken you have been.

However, a father can always recognize his children.

This tall?

No.

She was about this tall.

She was so small and pretty.

She must be taller now.

Do you think she will be this tall?

No.

Maybe this much?

Gosh.

Do you like your little sister that much?

I miss her so much.

I hope I can see her before I die.

You don't have the scar.

You had a pebble stuck in you because you fell in a stream,

but you don't have the scar.

You touched a beehive and almost died from the bee sting.

The scar isn't here either.

Why would a bee sting

still be here?

What about the other scars?

If you get a bigger scar on top of it,

old scars become barely visible.

Your eyes,

nose, and mouth...

You look nothing like me.

You're right.

We don't look alike at all.

I don't know why I'm crying.

I don't even know if you're real or fake.

You might not know,

but someone came before and said he was my brother.

You may have the necklace,

but that doesn't mean I will believe that you're my brother.

That is why...

You still have it.

You still have the scar.

Every kid has a scar like that.

Don't act like you are my brother.

If you're curious about your childhood,

ask me.

I still remember things about you

that you probably don't remember.

You.

Who are you?

You still have it.

You still have the scar.

That rude man is my brother?

He seems familiar.

Something about him is familiar.

You're handsome.

Totally.

This is not right.

Do you feel bad?

I'm talking about sleeping in my room.

Do you feel bad?

Yes.

My sister is pretty, isn't she?

She's very nice too, right?

It seems like you don't know her at all.

Your sister

is very strange.

She also cries a lot.

But...

she is pretty just like you said.

You promised me you would protect her.

What

should I do?

Don't act like you're thinking.

Just be your normal self.

I'm seeing you now

but why do I still miss you so much?

MEDICINE

He won't recognize me.

Of course, he won't.

Whatever.

It has been a long time since we last had white rice.

Isn't it delicious, Father?

I don't feel well.

I'm finished eating.

You should eat more.

Finish your food.

Stop staring and eat.

Who was staring?

I wonder if you know that you sometimes annoy people.

I wonder if you know that you're sloppy.

You drink during the day,

and your drunken habits are pretty extreme.

What's wrong with your brother?

I'm ruined. He can't be my brother.

He seems like my brother.

I wish he wasn't, but then again, I wish he was.

I'm losing my mind.

That's how big brothers are.

He can sometimes be a completely annoying jerk.

However, you feel uneasy if he's not around,

as if you went to the bathroom and didn't wipe properly.

Then you think that must be what family is about.

But how do you know that feeling already?

If only I didn't make such a fool out of myself.

What are you talking about?

Did you meet him before?

He remembers everything.

Everything!

What is it?

Forget it.

He remembers everything!

Where is that Dog-Bird?

I told you over and over again.

He died.

I may have been born in this small nation,

but I have lived in all sorts of places, including the western shore.

What I'm trying to say is, I see through your lies.

Darn it.

You crude lunatic.

Did he really die?

He wouldn't die just like that.

Wait and see.

If he's really dead, I will revive him and sell him off for a high price.

That's right. The necklace.

Someone was searching for the owner of the necklace.

I can find him myself.

Am I right?

I should just die already. I'm always...

I know, right?

That way, I won't have to do this.

Don't say things you don't mean, okay?

You should get better so you can play with your kids again.

Don't you agree?

-Thank you. -You should get going.

Okay, let me see.

Oh, my gosh.

Aren't you the pervert from Okta?

How did you find me here?

I came to see the physician.

What a coincidence.

I have a fever, right?

Don't tell me you're here to sleep again...

You're not that crazy, right?

Don't people usually think about such things quietly?

Why are you here then?

I was worried.

About me?

Why?

If you don't understand, let us just say I'm not feeling well.

What do you really want?

Give me some medicine.

Give me something that is hot, bitter, and good for me.

I'm busy because tomorrow is the King's birthday parade.

Must you do this?

I need to work.

You help the sick for free, and you work elsewhere?

You're quite dumb.

And the King is a moron who can't show his face.

Why does he need a parade?

You're a complete scumbag.

Just like it's not a sin to be ill,

it's also not a sin to be young and weak.

Just imagine how he feels about not being able to step forward.

Are you saying you understand how it feels?

Being unable to step forward?

If you've been sick, you will learn to understand the sick.

Everyone has a time when they were young and weak.

Why would it be difficult to understand how he feels?

HWARANG

They are so noisy.

I wish I can throw snakes at them.

Stop opposing for no reason.

It's for the future of Silla!

This is a conspiracy! It's outrageous!

She's taking our children as hostages!

Did you really think we would agree to this?

They refuse to let go of their control over Silla.

Silla is the weakest and smallest of the Three Kingdoms

because of these stupid, despicable rats.

What is the ruckus about?

Why are you insisting on creating Hwarang on your own?

Didn't we advise you

that we won't agree with this without His Majesty's consent?

-The King couldn't give his consent. -Then you must give up.

None of us shall send our sons to Hwarang.

Let us at least wait until the birthday parade.

It's the year he becomes an adult,

so I'm sure he will come.

We can't have another parade with an empty palanquin.

Does that even make sense?

Why is it so difficult to see him?

Who knows? He's probably here already.

Then...

what do you think about canceling the parade?

It's the only time the Royal Family sees the subjects.

If we cancel the parade because of the officials,

the Royal Family will lose its authority.

If we don't succeed in creating Hwarang,

the Royal Family of Silla

may suffer irreparable harm.

Please leave it to me.

You gave me full authority from the start, didn't you?

What are you doing?

Be quiet. I'm planning a revolt.

A revolt? Whatever.

Why are you using your left hand?

You're not left-handed.

My good man,

I'm writing with my left hand so they won't know who wrote it.

Exactly, so why...

There's a saying that goes,

"start fights and prevent negotiations."

I plan to change the future of Silla with this letter.

What are you saying?

Also, isn't it "start negotiations and prevent fights"?

Why, you...

Find two messengers who will deliver this letter.

Now.

Is this Master Su-ho's...

Master Ban-ryu lives?

Give this to him. It's from Master Su-ho.

It's from Master Ban-ryu.

Let's meet tomorrow in Najeong

-and have a duel. -A duel.

Why, this lunatic. That's the sacred place!

Najeong?

If I don't show up, he will call me a coward for life.

Najeong...

It seems like the Queen will insist on the parade again.

Do you have a plan?

We must show her that she can't do anything

unless she reveals the King.

Don't you agree?

Are you saying that we shouldn't participate in the parade?

We must teach her that a parade with an empty palanquin

is nothing but a show.

That's correct.

Your Highness, the parade is ready to begin.

We wish His Majesty a blessed birthday.

Master Young-shil and most of the officials

did not show up.

They said they were not feeling well.

Is this how they plan to disrespect me?

I think...

they're doing this to prevent you from creating Hwarang.

There is only one way to cut off those arrogant men.

It is...

through Hwarang.

-Let me see. -Stop pushing.

So, is the King's palanquin empty again?

That's correct.

Why are we doing this when the King is not there?

Who knows?

I really can't understand what they're thinking.

But I don't care as long as I sell a lot of liquor.

There are too many people here.

Who would even think that the King is walking around

on his birthday?

"Being young and weak is not a sin."

Not anymore.

Where are you going?

There's someone I have to find.

Don't come back too late.

Why are there so many people here?

-Let us pass. -Step aside.

Halt.

This is the Queen's parade.

You can't cross.

Darn it.

Why don't you just stand here?

Do you think I want to stand here with you?

You better

come tonight.

If you run away, you're dead.

My sentiments exactly.

Anyway,

you must be excited to see your beloved Queen.

I'm just loyal to the Royal Family.

Rebels like you would never understand.

You...

You've never met the Queen, have you?

So what?

They are Master Kim Seub's son and Master Park Young-shil's stepson.

That side offers the best view.

What view?

The Queen's parade!

What's there to watch?

Don't act tough.

A parade without a king and Hwarang without a master.

The mother's ambition knows no limits.

There is no room for the child to stand.

What is he babbling about?

What is it now?

I'm here to see Master Wehwa.

I heard I must meet Master Wehwa if I want to join Hwarang.

The proper way of starting a conversation is by introducing yourself.

Does who I am matter?

Just call me Master Ji-dwi.

Master Ji-dwi. Whose son are you?

There's no need for me to say that.

My family is quite a mess.

Your name is fake, and your family is a mess.

You can't prove your identity, yet you want to become a Hwarang.

The truth is,

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

I heard you're gathering young men.

I'm joining Hwarang in order to survive through the connections I make.

Forgive me for my informal speech.

They don't have any sense of respect out there.

You're going to join Hwarang to make connections.

What?

Is that bad?

If you're not going to tell me the truth,

get lost.

The truth?

Do you want the whole truth

or the half-truth?

Let me hear the half-truth first.

What is your half-truth for wanting to be a Hwarang?

I wish to drag down the star

of that gaudy parade.

The Queen.

It's him.

No!

No!

Who are you?

I asked who you are.

It looks like he wishes to die with his mouth shut.

Kill him.

Your Highness!

Who is it?

Please take me away.

Let's leave the capital.

Please.

He's my son.

Your son?

I lost him when he was a child, and now I finally found him.

He lived a barbaric life without his father,

and he committed a grave sin before you.

Please kill me instead.

If you tell me to die here,

I shall.

You always commit

mortal sins against me.

You're right.

A father must receive his son's punishment.

What are you doing?

I have nothing to do with him.

Kill me!

A father will die because of his son.

Watch what happens to your father because of you.

If the sword cuts him here,

he will die.

No!

What's wrong with him?

My goodness.

Is the parade over?

Forget the parade.

Some lunatic ruined it all.

What do you mean?

Master Ahnji's son or something

waved his sword at the Queen!

Who did what?

Who?

Was Master Ahnji there with him?

Where are they now?

Where are they now?

You want to drag the Queen down?

I thought you had that much guts.

Isn't that why you agreed to create this?

What can you do just by dragging down the Queen?

Is merely wreaking havoc your half-truth?

You must be mistaken.

I'm not trying to ruin Silla, I'm trying to change it.

I have zero intention of letting you join Hwarang,

so get lost.

He's not trying to ruin it.

He's trying to change it?

Watch what happens to your father because of you.

No!

I plan

to kill your sister

and father.

They have nothing to do with me.

You don't know what crime you have committed.

It doesn't end with just you.

No.

They can't die because of me...

They must not die because of me.

So, please...

Please kill me instead.

Kill me.

Please spare their lives.

Please.

Just kill me!

You poor thing.

You're small and weak.

The weak

can't choose

if they're going to die or live.

The fate of your father and sister depends on you.

Go and wait.

Naturally, his father will be punished too.

He was dragged to the palace as well.

I didn't look for you today,

but why are you standing before me?

Where is Father?

What happened to him?

Why are you alone?

What about Father?

What are you doing?