Back in his homeland of Korea, Hwoarang was drafted into the military and assigned to SpecOps units. Although success in a variety of missions are highly respected, his penchant for breaking rules and orders of senior officers to give more than a few headaches.Hwoarang felt a strange emptiness within him. He remembered long for the days hurrying money on the street brawl, hastily hand-to-hand combat, and fight against Jin Kazama. The military can not quell the desire.One day, the announcement of the next tournament that reached the ears Hwoarang. For the first time in several years, his blood began to move. He would defeat Jin, Heihachi Mishima, and anyone who dared stand in his way to claim the Mishima Zaibatsu as his own. Full of anticipation, Hwoarang slipped out of the military base and headed for the Tournament.EpilogueHwoarang won the tournament, and now is to control the Mishima Zaibatsu. But to everyone's surprise, he immediately sold to another company Mishima Zaibatsu. He then went on another journey - there is one last task he must complete.
Ending, "Fin Hwoarang"Hwoarang walked to the parking area where Jin is waiting. When Jin wanted to ask what Hwoarang, Hwoarang replied that he did not get a chance to fight him during the tournament, so he will fight Jin here. Jin said that there is no reason to fight, Hwoarang, however, stated that he did not. The screen turns white and the fight begins.In the next part of the scene, both Jin and Hwoarang are panting in exhaustion after the fight. Before words can be spoken between the two, one of the military commander of South Korea Hwoarang came and he was surrounded by several soldiers. In an effort to help Hwoarang, Jin beat two soldiers. Hwoarang whistle, and then beat up some other soldiers. Commander, angry because Hwoarang is trying to escape, said soldiers opened fire. Jin and Hwoarang took refuge behind a blue car.Hwoarang Jin said he got his "butt kicked out there," and that Jin could get a chance to equalize the score at the next tournament.Both the exchange of smile. The car eventually exploding and the commander orders ceasefire, only to discover that Jin and Hwoarang had fled.Trivia:- Hwoarang has a short and 'style' hair for the first time and last.
- Hwoarang looked out of the two costumes stereotypes (biker and taekwondo clothing) for the first time.
- Hwoarang speak English when he faced Jin to a fight, with Jin responded in English as well. In later games, they only speak Korean and Japanese, respectively.
