So I recently concluded Hwarang, and even though I wish I can say that this was an amazing drama, I sadly cannot. Don’t get me wrong, it was fun! The cast was amazing and did the best with what they’ve got, the concept of it all was overall creative, and action sequences kept me on my toes all the time. I did enjoy some moments, and several episodes left me overwhelmed with emotions. This just goes to show that it had the potential of becoming an international favourite like MDBC and DOTS, but alas it had fallen victim to poor storytelling and trite love triangles. The ending had left plot holes by the dozens, and I left feeling strangely empty and incomplete despite the happy ending. 

Where was Suho in the final cut?

Where was the Princess, and did she still end up marrying her own brother?

Why did Danse become a Hwarang when he's clearly a half-bone?

Why didn't Polio Guy go to jail for plotting treason?

And most importantly: WHY DID HANSUNG HAVE TO DIE?

I mean, I hope I'm not the only one who thinks that Hansung's death is completely screwed over. First of all, it was completely avoidable and it did nothing to serve the plot at all. Sure, he did have a sobby, angsty af farewell, but come on, he was hardly mentioned at all during the last two episodes. Even without Hansung dying, Sunwoo would have continued facing all these struggles with his identity as a Sacred Bone and protecting Ahro, and Sammaekjong would still be fighting for his right to the crown. Suho, Banryu and Yeowool hardly seemed agonized by their friend's death literally one episode after he was killed. The only other character that would potentially serve to honour Hansung, his half-older brother Danse, was present in the last two episodes but barely spoke a word after magically joining the ranks of the True Bone.

Come on, Show. My poor baby boy didn't get snake venom to the hands and convulse to death just to get a measely wistful sigh from Yeowool and a half-assed reiterated "Remember that you're a Hwarang" speech from We Hwa-gong. Okay granted, we don't know exactly how much time has passed since episodes 18 and 19, so there should be a reason why the other Hwarang boys seemed to have moved on considerably from Hansung's death. 

Hence, this story is created! 

Taking place between the time of Hansung's funeral to when Sammaekjong first revealed his identity to the Royal Council, Hansung's Journey will follow the youth's transition to the afterlife and how he had touched the lives of his family and fellow Hwarang. If you're a fan of Hwarang: The Beginning, I sincerely hope that you'll give this series a read and support it!

ANNOUNCEMENT: 

Hey guys! Jae here to tell you that I have an ongoing poll for readers of this story to vote for who they want featured in the story. As this is just a short spin-off series from a drama with a plethora of colourful, interesting characters, I cannot feature every single character who's ever came into contact with Hansung. Hence, I have came up with a poll for the readers to decide who would end up in the final cut.

TL;DR: I'm only looking at about 5-6 chapters, each dedicated to a relationship between Hansung and another character. The obvious ones have already been added to my roster: Sunwoo, Danse and Yeowool. That leaves about 2 or 3 more slots open for other characters. If you want a character to be featured in the story, be sure to vote for him/her in the poll below! If I missed out a character, be sure to drop a comment and let me know!

http://doodle.com/poll/web9apyxzncwgisq