Hwang

**Hwang Seong-gyeong** (ファン・ソンギョン, *Fan Songyon*, Hanja: 黄星京, Hangul: 황성경) is a character in the *Soul*series. A Korean swordsman, Hwang made his first appearance in *Soul Edge,* and has returned for *Soulcalibur* and *Soulcalibur III*. Prior to *Soulcalibur III*, his name was written as **Hwang Sung Kyung**.

In his debut, *Soul Edge* Hwang was entitled **A Hero in a War-Like Age**.

## Weapons

* Blue Storm
* Qing Long
* Po Shan
* Nippon Blade
* Lei Yan
* Mountain Breaker
* Thunderous Fire
* Falchion
* Sword Of Dawn
* Midas Blade
* Phantom
* Dragon Sword
* Bonebreaker Sword
* Blue Thunder

## Stages

### Desert Path (SB)

A desert path that stretches in the middle of Asia. Its completely barren and desolate, aside from the ruins of an ancient Chinese fortress, who is now buried in the sands. This road is the most dangerous passage to the travelers who choose to avoid the dangerous sea route. It is truly and extremely cruel passage.

### Silk Road Ruin (SC)

The prosperous oasis cities in the shirt of the Takla Makan were important relay stations for caravans crossing the Silk Road. Merchants rested and enjoyed these cities as they chased the profits of trade. This remain constructed in a cave deep within a valley lay but one day's travel by wagon from a nearby oasis city. Rumor has it that a rich merchant, fond of life away from the rush of city life, built this remain. As if to prove the rumor the halls and floors are decorated with expensive lazurite and malachite. (Note: Known as Remain in the Desert in the arcade version).

### Silk Road Ruin (SC3:AE)

The south path through the western countries is one of the steepest parts of the Silk Road. Near the entrance on the west side lies an especially eye-catching ruin that serves as a landmark to travelers. It is said that the building was built by a wealthy merchant during the time when this region was still the center most route along the Silk Road. In everything from the patterns on the pillars to the decorations on the walls to the materials used in the floors, one can see the mix of Eastern and Western culture typical of a Silk Road ruin.

(Note: Originally Lizardman's stage in the console version)

## Quotes

### *Soul Edge*

* *Forgive me. I've done this for good. (Yuruse. Taigi no tame da.)*
* *It looks like victory is mine. (Sono inochi ore ga atsukarou.)*
* *I will protect my village. (Kono shorio ga sokokara tame ni.)*
* *This must be SoulEdge.*(Ending)
* *What fearful swords they are! They are full of evil spirits.* (Ending)
* *But contain extraordinary power.* (Ending)
* *If I have the power...... I may be able to save my country.......*(Ending)
* *I wonder if I can manage this power.* (Ending)
* *Sh...... shut up!* (Ending)
* *The evil sword that confused people's minds cannot help in saving my country!* (Ending)
* *Teacher, I'm back home.* (Ending)
* *...No.... I have many things to do in protecting our country.* (Ending)
* *I'm not ready for....* (Ending)
* *I have a duty to protect this country and the people I love.* (Ending)
* *I will finish my duty some day, and then I will return home.* (Ending)

### *Soulcalibur*

* *I'll make my own way through history!*
* *Save yourself! Go home!*
* *I'll remember your defeat!*
* *You idiot!*
* *How do you like that?*
* *You're finished!*

### *Soulcalibur III*

* *I shall vanquish... the evils of the ages.*
* *Do not waste your life! Go back home!*
* *I promise...* you will not be forgotten. - Press "X" in winning
* *You really want to do this?*
* *It's over!*
* *You're mine!*
* *Let's go!*
* *Are we going?*
* *How about...*
* *This!*
* *Have some of this!*
* *You ready?*
* *How careless!*
* *Die!*
* *Over!*
* *No way...I lost!*

### *TMNT X Pokemon*

* *I will destroy Shredder and his evil ways forever!*
* *Stop right there, criminals!*
* *Shredder, I will never forgive you.*
* *There must be a way to stop him.*

## TMNT X Pokemon

Hwang works well with Izayoi as both are seeking for justice.

## Trivia

### General

* Hwang was nicknamed "Hero in the Warlike Age" in *Soul Edge* and "Burning Patriot" in *Soulcalibur*.
* His fighting style is similar to Mitsurugi's in *Soul Edge*, and he has some very minor similarities to Xianghua in *Soulcalibur*.
* His appearance and attitude are somehow similar to *Street Fighter* character, Ryu, and Akira from the *Virtua Fighter* universe. Coincidentally, one of Akira's costumes resembles Hwang, but with a different color scheme.
* Gan Ning has a very similar character model to Hwang.[1]
* Lei Wulong can be customized to look like Hwang in *Tekken 6*; however, the hairstyle & headband cannot be put together.
* In *Naruto Shippūden*, Konohamaru Sarutobi resembles Hwang.
* Green is Hwang's favorite color.
* Hwang's moves, along with that of Yun-seong, & even Seong Han-myeong, are used for Lin Fong Lee's armed fighting style in *Urban Reign*.

### *Soul Edge*

* Hwang originally doubled as a replacement for Mitsurugi in Korean releases of the game, where depicting Japanese samurai is a culturally touchy subject. He appears in other localizations of *Soul Edge* Version 1 (the Arcade version of *Soul Blade*) as a secret character. He is unlocked for Player 1 by holding the Start Button (during the entire code) with Mitsurugi highlighted and pressing **Up**, **Down**, highlightingTaki and pressing **Up**, **Up**, **Down**, **Down**, highlighting Rock and pressing **Down**, **Up**, **Down**, **Up**. A sound will confirm correct code entry. Press left to play as Hwang. For player two, at the character selection screen hold **Start** with Siegfried highlighted and press **Up**, **Down**. With Li Long highlighted, press **Up**, **Up**, **Down**, **Down**. With Voldo highlighted, press **Down, Up, Down, Up**. A sound will confirm correct code entry. Press **Right**to unlock Hwang. Release **Start**.
* In Hwang's bad ending, "you" changes to "tou" in the English subtitles.
* In *Soul Blade*, Mitsurugi and Hwang were very similar with the exception of a few attacks. In later games, both characters were given new attacks, but Hwang ended up keeping most of the ones that both had used in *Soul Blade* - this is most likely because Seong Han-myeong was also given these attacks (although he naturally matched Hwang more so than Mitsurugi) so it made more sense to keep these attacks as Hwang's. Mitsurugi fights quite differently in the *Calibur* games when compared to *Soul Blade*.
* In the arcade version, he is voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa, which is also the voice actor of Hwoarang in *Tekken 3*, *Tekken Tag Tournament* (the original), and *Tekken 4*.

### *Soulcalibur*

* In the versions where Arthur replaced Mitsurugi, Hwang is available from the start while Xianghua is a time-release character.

### *Soulcalibur II*

* Yun-seong's alternate costume might be a reference to Hwang.
* Along with Li Long, Hwang can be seen briefly in the opening of Weaponmaster mode.

### *Soulcalibur III*

* In Tales of Soul mode, using Kilik or Yun-seong, Hwang appears as "Unknown Soul" in the Grand Labyrinth: Darkness. In the latter case, Talim (who is following Yun-seong) will admit that it looked like their mysterious assailant was trying to test Yun-seong, rather than cause any harm.
* While fighting against Hwang in Xianghua's extra stage, Hwang's Blue Storm may break the player's weapon easily while the player is guarding his attacks.
* The player can use Hwang's style for a created character by equipping them with the Chinese Sword. This discipline is modeled on Hwang's style from *Soul Edge* and *Soulcalibur*, and also has similarities with Assassin in *Soulcalibur II*, who's style was based on Hwang.
* Most of his parts are character creation. The only unique difference, is that the scarf is skinnier, the pants are baggier by the thighs down to the knees, and he also wears bandages on his arms under his gauntlets.
* Hwang's Voice over is the same one used for "Young Man 2" albeit with some added lines, which match Hwang's lines in previous games, and a few standard lines moved around. However, Hwang's "death cry" in Japanese version of "Young Man 2" voice is different and has no echo unlike the other fighters.
* Hwang does not have a stage of his own, but he can be found on Tales of Souls in the following stages as a "Prepare to Defend Yourself" challenge: Ling Sheng-Su Temple Ruin, Indian Port and Silk Road Ruin.
* The CAS face used for Hwang bears a striking resemblance to Jin Kazama from the *Tekken* series.
* Hwang uses some of Baek Doo San's kicking moves.
* Hwang (while choosing only Sophitia) appears on Lotus Garden "alongside" Arthur (while choosing only Rock) or Miser (while choosing only Cervantes) as an extra stage during "Prepare to Defend Yourself" challenge at certain conditions on Tales of Souls from *Soulcalibur III*.

### *Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny*

* Hwang appears in the dialogue of The Gauntlet mode, speaking with Seong Han-myeong. He also appears as one of the development team's created characters that the player can fight against in Quick Match mode, using Yun-seong's fighting style and his nickname is "Soul Successor".

### *Soulcalibur V*

* Hwang is the second character officially confirmed to not return in *Soulcalibur V*, the first being Shura. Although a petition [2] was made in an attempt to amend this.
* Hwang appears in Quick Battle mode using the Devil Jin moveset with an evil voice. This may mean that he has in fact turned evil, though no Quick Battle characters are considered canon.

## Relationships

* His group of travelers may have been slain by Maxi's pirates, who Hwang fought against.
* Found Seong Mi-na twice, and returned home with her. Mi-na has a Destined Battle with Hwang in *Soulcalibur*, which they actually share once she becomes playable.
* Seong Han-myeong attempted to adopt him, and later wanted him to marry Seong Mi-na.
* Warrior that Yun-seong idolized from his childhood. They encounter each other before *Soulcalibur IV*.
* Defeated by Maxi in *Soulcalibur*. He has a Destined Battle with him in the same game if Mi-na has not yet been unlocked.