Hwarang warriors get their own musical

9 November 1, 2009November 1, 2009

by javabeans

Queen Seon-deok‘s incredible success has raised the popularity of the group of men who play the Hwarang, or elite Silla warriors, within the drama. Now they’ can be seen onstage, as they are featured in a musical of their own called Hwarang, which follows their growth in a “lively, touching” story.

In contrast to their roles in the drama, in which the Hwarang are involved in politically motivated storylines, the musical takes a look at each of the five Hwarang members’ respective origins and dreams as they mature into their warrior roles.

To be accurate, the musical is not a direct spinoff from the drama — it had been preparing quietly over the past year under the name “H” — but no doubt its production is aided by the raised profile from Seon-deok‘s success. Interest is also high because the musical comes from producer Choi Mu-yeol, who produced Maria Maria, which was the first small-theater production to win a musical Daesang.

Hwarang opened this weekend with its first performance on October 30, and will run through January 3.

Via TV Report

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Tags: musicals, Queen Seon-deok

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1 Slee

November 1, 2009 at 9:33 AM

Wow...that poster looks pretty sexy....

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2 Sonam

November 1, 2009 at 12:20 PM

They are a good looking bunch!

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3 belleza

November 1, 2009 at 12:50 PM

A sageuk about strictly hwarang would be awesome. It would be like Band of Brothers . . . with makeup. :D (When they go on "suicide missions", Hwarang may end up wearing ritual makeup.)

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4 Taohua

November 1, 2009 at 4:35 PM

This kind of sounds interesting ...even though I stopped watching QSD around episode 30... I would totally watch if it had Alcheon (Lee Sung-hyo)...well if I was in Seoul. I'm guessing probably UTW would not be in this

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5 hjkomo

November 2, 2009 at 8:57 PM

"Seorabeol Superstar"

LOL. Why do I suddenly have visions of Jesus Christ Superstar? :P

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6 linx

December 11, 2009 at 3:54 AM

Can someone tell me what is their role on Queen Seondeok drama?From left to right,here is my guess:I don't know,Al Cheon,Bi Dam,I don't know,Kim Yu Shin..
Can't recognise 2 other guys..

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7 imjong

December 23, 2009 at 4:38 PM

so...these arent the same one then..the ones from the drama since in QSD there were 10 not including bidam and this revolves around only 5 so then it fall to which five are they.