In this Korean name, the family name is Hwang (황/黄).
- "I shall vanquish... the evils of the ages!"
- — 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.
Biography[]
Soul Edge[]
Hwang Seong-gyeong was 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-myong. 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 Yi Sun-sin, with Hwang as the first to volunteer. Rumors of Soul Edge, deemed the "Sword of Salvation", spread to Korea, and Yi Sun-sin sent him to go and find it.
Soulcalibur[]
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. Yi Sun-sin 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-myong 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.
Soulcalibur III[]
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 Yi Sun-sin 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. Yi Sun-sin 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.
Soulcalibur IV[]
Although he doesn't make an appearance, Hwang is mentioned in Yun-seong's storyline. 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.
Years later, Hwang is seen as a national hero, along with Mi-na and Yun-seong. The three now teach at the dojo, training the new generation.
Endings[]
Soul Edge[]
Arcade/Edge Master mode ending[]
Legend will tell of a man who accepted the challenge and achieved what he sought.
Few know of the evil, cursed side of the sword. The dark side.
"What possessed me to believe this sword was worth having?"
Now knowing this, Hwang picked up the SoulEdge and threw it with all his might.
Many tales were told to those in his homeland of how the ultimate weapon came to be his.
In his quest for the sword he sacrificed much.
Hwang left young and returned as a man. So grad [sic] were his family and friends upon his return.
So evil was the sword he fought for, he knew not to bring it home.
Many a summer and long night have passed since his pursuit of sword [sic].
A much greater calling now summoned him.
To aid his people from feuding warlords, Hwang must leave for battle.
PlayStation endings[]
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 possessed.
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.
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, Mina came to his aid.
"You can depend on me now."
"...Indeed...Thank you."
"We need not 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.
Quotes[]
- Forgive me. This is for the greater good. (Yuruse. Taigi no tame da.)
- I'll spare you. (Sono inochi ore ga azukarou.)
- This victory is for my homeland. (Kono shouri wo sokoku 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. (No Input Ending)
- Sh...... shut up! (No Input Ending)
- The evil sword that confused people's minds cannot help in saving my country! (Input Ending)
- Teacher, I'm back home. (Input Ending)
- ...No.... I have many things to do in protecting our country. (Input Ending)
- I'm not ready for.... (Input Ending)
- I have a duty to protect this country and the people I love. (Input Ending)
- I will finish my duty some day, and then I will return home. (Input Ending)
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.
Soulcalibur (Chinese Manhua)[]
| Warning: The following information is considered to be non-canon. |
- In Volume 2 (Act.9), Hwang appears in Headquarters of Seoul Empire. Hwang's failure describes that his ship and his companion lose to a group of pirates named Kyam and Maxi.
- In Volume 3 (Act.19), After Hwang was defeated by Maxi, he explains the cause of Hwang's Pirate ship sunk by being crushed, beneath a rock, under the sea. And Hwang questions to Maxi why they threw a bunch of logs towards Hwang, and Maxi answered that they would spare them a life by giving them wood to float over the sea. Maxi and Kyam didn't plan to attack their ship as they sail toward the tail of Hwang's pirate ship. Maxi and Kyam were only fishing and their duty is to export the items that they work with, and a passenger who needed to travel.
| Non-canon information ends here. |
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "ファン・ソンギョン プロフィール". Soularchive. NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. Archived from the original on December 16, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Soul Calibur -- Hwang". Soulcalibur. Namco Limited. Archived from the original on December 14, 2000. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "SOULCALIBUR III". Soularchive. NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. Archived from the original on January 7, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "キャラクター ファン・ソンギョン" (in Japanese). Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "ソウルエッジ ver.2 - 黄 星京". Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
| Original Timeline Main Characters |
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| Aeon (Lizardman) • Algol • Amy • Astaroth (Mass Produced) • Cassandra • Cervantes • Charade • Edge Master • Hilde • Hwang • Ivy • Kilik • Leixia • Li Long • Maxi • Mitsurugi • Natsu • Olcadan • Patroklos (α Patroklos) • Pyrrha (Pyrrha Ω) • Raphael • Rock • Seong Mi-na • Setsuka • Siegfried • Sophitia • Soul Calibur (Elysium) • Soul Edge (Inferno, Nightmare, Night Terror) • Taki • Talim • Tira • Viola • Voldo • Xianghua • Xiba • Yoshimitsu • Yun-seong • Zasalamel (Abyss) • Z.W.E.I. |