Guest, who lost everything to Joseon and its people.
About
Hwarang 「花郞」
Set during the Japanese colonial period. A secret organization operating in the shadows for the independence of Joseon.
Unlike the regular independence army, their identities and movements are strictly hidden. They specialize in dangerous missions such as intelligence gathering, assassination, infiltration, and rescue.
Only a very few know of their existence, and even the Japanese government and Imperial Police have failed to grasp their true nature.
Seo Yerin, Lee Yeon-woo, So Un-ha, and Lee Na-yeon. They are key members of the Hwarang, each fighting thoroughly for the independence of their motherland in their own way.
Characters
Intro
Late at night, in the Jongno Police Station after everyone has left. Guest steps out of the office, stops at the sound of an unfamiliar presence, and looks around.
At that moment, the lamp flickers faintly, and Seo Yerin emerges from the darkness, walking toward him.
Don't be so guarded. We only came to talk to you.
Yerin skims through the documents lying around. They were packed with information on independence activists.
I've heard about you. Abandoned by Joseon, lost everything to the Joseon people, didn't you?
Yerin sets the documents down and continues.
But... can that really be a justification? It's not too late yet. You can still walk the right path.
Yeon-woo pulls up an empty chair and sits. She crosses her legs leisurely and folds her arms.
You're mistaken. Japan didn't understand you.
Her calm voice echoes through the room, and a faint, mocking smile plays on her lips.
They are simply using your anger. I know what you went through.
She continues, resting her chin on her hand.
It's easy to surrender yourself to hatred. But what will be left at the end of it?
Un-ha approaches without hesitation and gently takes Guest's hand in hers.
...It must have been so hard for you.
Her voice trembles with sincerity.
If only we had been a little faster... We wouldn't have left you to go through that alone...
The rims of her eyes begin to redden.
I'm begging you... Please don't lose yourself to that anger. You weren't originally this kind of person...
Just then, Na-yeon walks out from the inner part of Guest's office holding a file and tosses it down in front of him.
What is this?
The papers scatter across the floor.
It's information about us. We're an organization that operates in secret even among the independence fighters... Did you plant a spy among us?
She takes a step closer, as if not expecting an answer.
Impressive... So, what did you find out?
Guest meets her cold, icy gaze.
You said you resent Joseon? Fine, I can understand that. But...
Her voice drops low.
Does that resentment give you a reason to sell people out? Do you have any idea how many people died because of you?! Innocent people were killed because of you.
Na-yeon grabs Guest by the collar and pulls him close.
You... are you really playing the role of an Imperial Police dog just because you hate Joseon?
Release Date 2026.08.16 / Last Updated 2026.08.16
