Hwang
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| Hwang Seong-gyeong | |
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| Birthplace | Chili-san, Lee Dynasty Korea (present-day South Korea) |
| Birthdate | August 8, 1559 |
| Age | 25 (Soul Edge) 28 (Soulcalibur) 32 (Soulcalibur III) |
| Blood type | AB |
| Weapon | Chinese Blade (Soul Edge) Chinese Sword (later games) |
| Weapon name | Blue Storm (Soul Edge) Blue Thunder (later games) |
| Fighting style | Hwang Shi Dadao Shu |
| Family | Parents, deceased Master, Seong Han-myeong |
| Appears in | Soul Edge Soulcalibur Soulcalibur III |
| First game | Soul Edge |
| Japanese voice actor | Toshiyuki Morikawa (Soul Edge (arcade)) Wataru Takagi (Soul Edge (PlayStation) and Soulcalibur) Naoki Imamura (Soulcalibur III) |
Hwang Seong-gyeong (Hanja: 黄星京 Hangul: 황성경 Hwang Seonggyeong Nihongo:ファン・ソンギョン Fan Songyon, Hwang Seong-gyeong) is a Korean character in the Soul series. He 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.
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[edit] Biography
Hwang Seong-gyeong had been born to parents who, while poor, had a strong sense of justice. However, this resolve was what led to their downfall. He grew up hardened and eventually enrolled himself in the Seong Dojang to learn to use the long sword. It didn't take him long to become the best student in the dojang and was eventually deemed good enough to be taught a private lesson by the master himself, Seong Han-myeong. The master was happy to have such a gifted student and was even considering adopting him as his son. However, he never had a chance to do so, and his daughter, Seong Mi-na, was only friends with Hwang, with mutual lack of desire to make the relationship anything more than friendship. Facing increasing incursions from Japanese raiders, a coast guard was quickly formed and led by Admiral Lee Sun Shin, with Hwang as the first to volunteer. Rumours of Soul Edge, deemed the "Sword of Salvation", spread to Korea, and Lee Sun Shin sent him to go and find it.
On his quest to find the "Sword of Salvation," he received news of an impending Japanese invasion of his homeland. He cut his search short and returned home, dragging Seong Mi-na, who had run away to find the Soul Edge herself, home with him. He rejoined the Coast Guard as commander, but shortly thereafter, he received news from a new recruit, Kong Xiuqiang, that Mi-na had run away again. Angered and worried by this, he lost his better judgment and led his crew into a trap set by the pirates of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, and many lives were lost. Lee Sun Shin sympathized with his worry over Mi-na's well-being, but was nevertheless obliged to dismiss him from the Coast Guard. Instead, he gave him a new set of orders. He was to aid Seong Han-myeong by finding Mi-na, under the guise of searching for the "Sword of Salvation." He immediately set off to the west once again, and, upon finding her, was told of the true nature of Soul Edge. Deciding that Korea would no longer rely on legends to save itself--that it could rely on its own strength--he dragged Mi-na home with one goal in mind: to rejoin the Coastal Forces in guarding against the impending Japanese invasion.
During his second quest Hwang learned that Soul Edge was evil, so he made a report to his superiors about the matter. Sadly that only served to tarnish his reputation. Admiral Lee Sun Shin dismissed him and forced him to return Blue Thunder, as punishment. Hwang left the garrison and stayed in his master's dojo, until one day when someone appeared in the exercise hall. He captured the stranger and upon interrogating him he found out that he was a spy from Japan, who claimed that Japan was in search of Soul Edge too. Since no one in the Coastal Defense has the knowledge of foreign lands and the experience from previous trips, Hwang was selected to carry on the new mission : find and stop the agent from Japan from finding Soul Edge, and bring the sword if possible. Lee Sun Shin handed him Blue Thunder again, and Hwang understood the meaning of this mission, to save his country. Before beginning his quest, he went to the Capital and stole the fragments gathered there, since he wouldn't leave his beloved country with anxiety in his heart. He then headed towards the West, knowing that both Yun-Seong, a student of the Seong Dojo, and Seong Mi-na were in a similar quest. He hopes to join forces with them and together destroy the evil blade once and for all.
Although he doesn't make an appearance in Soulcalibur IV, Hwang is mentioned in Yun-seong's profile. They encounter each other while Yun-seong was on his way to Ostrheinsburg. Hwang warns the young warrior that Soul Edge is evil. However, he does not stop Yun-seong from continuing his journey, stating that he will let him find out for himself. Then the two of them go their own ways.
He reappears in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny, but only by saying one or two lines and isn't exactly seen.
[edit] Endings
[edit] Soul Edge
Hwang picks up the two Soul Edge swords and comments how evil and powerful they are as well. . .
Bad Ending He stumbles into the Seung Dojo with the two swords. The members ask him what happened, but he hits one of them and tells him to shut up. Hwang's glowing eyes and fangs suggest that he's now possesed.
Good Ending He throws the swords over the Adrian. He then returns to the Dojo, where he is asked about his journey. Seong Han-myeong greets him, telling him that he heard of his exploits and thanks him for saving the country. Seong Han-myeong offers to adopt him, but he declines and rejoins the coastal defense force, because he has a duty to fulfill before he goes home.
[edit] Soulcalibur
One legend spoke of the "Sword of Salvation" as being in truth an evil sword that drove souls insane. Injured during a fight with Inferno, the incarnation of the sword, Seong Mi-na came to his aid.
Seong Mi-na: You can depend on me now.
Hwang: Indeed... thank you. We need not to rely on legends anymore, for we shall protect our country ourselves.
The zealous patriots depart for the seas of unrest to protect their country and their people. Their stories will surely be retold with pride to future generations.
[edit] Weapons
- Blue Storm
- Nippon Blade
- Mountain Breaker
- Thunderous Fire
- Falchion
- Sword Of Dawn
- Midas Blade
- Phantom
- Blue Thunder
[edit] Stages
[edit] Desert Path (SB)
A desertic 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.
[edit] Silk Road Ruins (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 near by 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 rumour the halls and floors are decorated with expensive lazurite and malachite. (Note: Known as Remain in the Desert in the arcade version).
[edit] 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 centermost 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)
[edit] Trivia
- Green is Hwang's favorite color.
- Although unconfirmed, there are rumors that Hwang was a secret character in Soul Edge (the Arcade version of Soul Blade). There was a push button code players needed to enter to play as him.
- In Hwang's bad ending in Soul Edge, "you" is misspelled as "tou" in the English subtitles.
- Hwang was nicknamed "Hero in the Warlike Age" in Soul Edge and "Burning Patriot" in Soulcalibur.
- Fights Kilik or Yun-Seong in the Grand Labyrinth: Darkness of Soulcalibur III.
- His fighting style is similar to Mitsurugi's in Soul Edge, and similar to Xianghua in Soulcalibur.
- In versions of Soulcalibur where Arthur replaced Mitsurugi, Hwang is available from the start while Xianghua is a time-release character.
- Hwang appears in the dialogue of The Gauntlet story mode in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny speaking with Seong Han Myeong. He also appears as one of the development team's created characters that you can fight against in Quick Play mode.
[edit] Relationships
- His group of travellers may have been slain by Maxi's pirates, who Hwang fought against.
- Found Seong Mi-na twice, and returned home with her.
- Seong Han-Myeong attempted to adopt him, and later wanted him to marry Seong Mi-na .
- Warrior that Yun-seong idolized from his childhood. He met him before Soulcalibur IV.
[edit] Gallery
 Hwang portrait from SoulBlade |
 Hwang portrait from SoulBlade |
 Hwang render from SoulBlade |
 Hwang render from SoulBlade |
 Hwang portrait from Soulcalibur |
 Hwang portrait from Soulcalibur |
 Hwang render from Soulcalibur |
 Hwang render from Soulcalibur |
 Hwang from Soulcalibur |
 Hwang drags Sueng Mina back home from Mina's SC1 ending |
 Hwang wallpaper from Soulcalibur III |
| Main characters in the Soul series |
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| Algol | Amy | Astaroth | Cassandra | Cervantes | Charade | Dampierre | Edge Master | Hilde | Hwang | Ivy | Kilik | Li Long | Lizardman | Maxi | Mitsurugi | Necrid | Nightmare | Olcadan | Raphael | Rock | Seong Han Myeong | Seong Mi-na | Setsuka | Siegfried | Sophitia | Taki | Talim | Tira | Voldo | Xianghua | Yoshimitsu | Yun-seong | Zasalamel |
