‘Hwarang: The Beginning’ finale (episode 20) spoilers, promo: Who will be the next king, Moo-myung or Sammaekjong? (Photo : YouTube/KBS World TV)
KBS2's period drama "Hwarang: The Beginning" will air its finale this week. Episode 19 and 20 will reveal the fate of Moo-myung/Sun Woo (Park Seo-joon) and Kim Ah-ro's (Go Ara) and the Kingdom of Silla. Here are a few spoilers for the final two chapters of the series. Read on to find out what happens next.
[Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for "Hwarang: The Beginning" episode 19 & 20 (Finale). Do not read further if you don't wish to know more about it.]
Episode 18 featured several emotional moments. The last-aired episode saw the death of Seok Han-sung, the youngest Hwarang. Meanwhile, the show ended with a major cliffhanger wherein Ah-ro takes the arrow that was meant for Moo Myung. Ah-ro collapses in Moo Myung's arms after the arrow pierces her in the heart. He begs her to open her eyes, but she lies unconscious. Meanwhile, Ji-dwi, takes the throne and declares himself, "the king of Silla, Jinheung."
Moving on to "Hwarang: The Beginning" finale. According to International Business Times, episode 19 & 20 will see the rivalry between Jiso and her son Sammaekjong intensify. The power struggle and power play continue in the kingdom as the queen regent refuses to give up the throne.
Meanwhile, the show is expected to reveal Ah-ro's fate who risked her life for Moo Myung. Will she live or die is expected to be revealed in "Hwarang: The Beginning" episode 19 airing on Feb. 20, Monday.
The latest promo video for "Hwarang: The Beginning" teases what to expect from episode 19 & 20 (finale). It opens with children singing "The best Hwarang is Master Ji Dwi. The best King is Master Sun Woo."
Next shot shows Queen Ji So warning her son of Moo Myung/ Sun Woo. She asks him to treat Sun Woo as his rival and he will regret his actions.
"He is also a sacred bone. He is your rival," the queen lashes out at her son.
Elsewhere, Moo Myung visit Ah-ro and expresses his love for her as she lies unconscious. "Hwarang" finale is expected to reveal the future of Moo Myung and Ah-ro's love story. Scroll down to watch the promo video for "Hwarang: The beginning" episode 19 & 20.
"The two actors Park Seo Joon and Park Hyung Sik had perfect chemistry. 'Hwarang' is proud to have the best teamwork, but the chemistry between the two carried the story, so we want to express our thanks. Please look forward to the special rapport they will show in the remaining two episodes," the staff of "Hwarang: The Beginning" stated in a statement as quoted by Soompi.
"Hwarang: The Beginning" episode 19 airs Feb. 20 followed by episode 20 (finale) on Feb. 21 at 10:00 pm KST on KBS2. Stay tuned for more spoilers and updates.
