TEKKEN 8 Hwoarang Trailer Reaction... Never Looked Better

[@wyfy8599]

I think it's interesting how Jin and Hwoarang seemed to have switched roles, where Jin is the one who is outwardly eager to fight while Hwoarang just shrugs and stays laid back.

[@FadedWorld.]

It's Hwoarang's revenge on Jin for shruging him off all that time

[@TheLegendofDaddyPoppa]

Hwoarangs expression was more of slight annoyance. Like “He cannot wait to take Jin down a couple pegs” kind of smirk.

[@thmistrapillay1811]

I feel Jin is trying to be more open and nice to others to make up for all he's done, and hwoarang has developed to a more relaxed and cautious person since Baek's 'disappearance' and Jin ignoring him for a few years, even after saving Jin

[@johnnymonsterrrr]

when someone neglects your rivalry you stop caring

[@dcode1000]

@@thmistrapillay1811 "hwoarang has developed to a more relaxed and cautious person " 😂😂😂can't help but laugh at how oxymoronic this is.

[@RabidMonkey2751]

That Hwoarang and Jin intro is so sick, Jin getting all the top tier intros with other characters

[@mr.leroysmith7012]

are you sure about that?

[@shivamarya5225]

Of course, he's supposed to take down Kazuya this time, he's learning everyone's style

[@GrassToucher24c]

Man, the lines are so basic af

[@FlowingEdge-]

@@steponmeplease6217 deadass. Jin has one of the most underwhelming rage arts I’ve seen so far.

[@tabkg5802]

@@steponmeplease6217 I like it a lot but can agree that they didn't give it enough love

[@mangomane420]

It seems like Hwoarang is getting a more consistent identity this time around. This dude's a street punk turned veteran who deserted the military just for a chance to fight Jin again. Not to mention Baek is incredibly badass and Hwoarang is his student, it's awesome to see him getting some of Baek's moves and swagger as well. I'm seriously loving everything they're putting out

[@baldbishop1667]

I think the same, his moves are more like baek, cleaner and stronger.

[@PraiseThaDon]

Hope Baek returns

[@GrogedUp]

@@PraiseThaDonI do too but let’s be honest it’s not happening hwoarang got a lot of his moves in 7 and now he’s got them enhanced almost he’s just better than him at this point

[@Thelegend_2121]

jin+lars= brofist Jin+hwoarang = brokick Edit: keep the combos coming 😂

[@baro524]

Steve+hwoarang = brofistkick

[@thehunterwr4666]

​@@baro524fist 😏

[@syaredzaashrafi1101]

Bryan+Yoshimitsu = swordfisting

[@puntacana7550]

@@syaredzaashrafi1101 ok its getting weird

[@marcelo_pendragon]

Alisa+Jack= Bro IA

[@Leader237]

Going back to a more Tekken 4 look and I am here for it. He looks fantastic, and I love that he and Jin have a unique animation.

[@Berserkerenergy]

I love Hwoarang New Design he looks more Mature and Serious and it reminds me of Tekken 4 and i love how he use Baek's moves he became really the Best Version of himself and even surpassed his Master.

[@dawnstartheanimeman]

*Baek

[@Berserkerenergy]

​@@dawnstartheanimeman thanks👍

[@woopidoo]

@@dawnstartheanimeman 백*

[@dawnstartheanimeman]

@@Berserkerenergy np 👍

[@MalosiAudios]

Man’s become the next Yujiro Hanma

[@KeyRogueDRL]

For anyone curious: Hiroaki, one of SNK's known artists and the man behind Juri and Hakan's creation in SSF4, made his design. It's also why he looks like a Buriki One character.

[@foodeater4749]

is this why his rage art reminds me of KOF super

[@FrozenPhotonX_X]

Makes me wonder if the Yakuza series is inspired by Buriki One, considering I alongside a lot of other people have noted Hwo now looks like an RGG character.

[@mappybc6097]

​@@foodeater4749 His new rage art was his super in Street Fighter X Tekken.

[@thangngudxop]

Hiroaki's design aesthetic always seem like the best fits for Tekken, and even more for Korean's vibes and audience: cool, confident and stylish character design that's grounded and versatile 😃

[@KingBanks18]

I like how Hwoarang has that slight look of surprise, and annoyance at Jin now being eager after all these years lol

[@FadedWorld.]

I wonder what Hwoarang and Paul's intro would look like since they both come in on a motorcycle

[@t1mson1c]

And then comes big fat BOB (Boy On Bike) 😅

[@ViolentNoctis]

One thing I love about his interaction with Jin is the serious face into the little smirk then the kick. No words needed, the rivalry will always be there and it's so good!

[@rappers_emcee5559]

as a Korean , His Name is Pronounce Hwa Rahng not RANG like Telephone Rang haha his top uniform is from Tekken 3 . 맥 ( MACK ) is the same logo from the back of his TKN 3 top uniform ( dok-boh ) bottom is from between Tekken 5 and new 8 design mixed . Long Hairstyle is from Tekken 4

[@cypi6210]

man all the characters are looking so much better

[@handscar6257]

i don't know about jin... he looks weird in this game😂

[@yokun1885]

Law doesn't feel right. Looks too much on roids.

[@guitarhero661]

Paul looks so bad imo, hopefully they have a preset on release with this classic look or it’s straight to customisation 😂

[@Xbox.4388]

Nina looks awesome

[@Madness1299]

Nina went from eye candy to feminist Karen.

[@rodneygantt5585]

Hwoarang is one of my favorite characters, and I gotta say, I think he looks the best he's ever looked by far. I really like the older, more mature look they gave him. Also, I think I'm one of the only people who liked his Tekken 7 biker outfit (that and his alt Tekken 6 outfits being my favorites), but I like the blend of the Gi and biker styles. Overall, he looks DOPE! The King of Iron Kicks is BACK! And that rage art is SICK!

[@S0M3GUY778]

Hwoarang's new design, as well as his trailer, is neck and neck with Kaz for the best so far IMO

[@sean_image]

​@Step on me, please I honestly thought it was a call back to T3 since his stage was located outside temple ruins.

[@Kazuyante1012]

Nothing beats Kazuya's trailer, Namco put so much love into him.. 24 new moves btw and we don't even know everything

[@sevionus80]

​@@steponmeplease6217 Game won't be out for a long time.

[@Beforezzz]

@@sean_image The dojo from Tekken 3 was well kept and even had occupants sweeping around the place in Tag 1. The stage in this trailer is actually some ruin or underground sanctuary.

[@sean_image]

@Living Breed yeah you're right. I was going solely based on my memory. I took a look at his T3 stage after you mentioned occupants sweeping the area.

[@DavidLucian]

Hwoarang is cool because everything about his design matched with his personality. It’s not just his biker theme outfit that displays his delinquent side, it’s also his taekwondo dobok. He has an interesting personality, Hwoarang lives for the thrill and doesn’t let any rules stop him from doing what he thinks is fun. Despite what his rough personality would suggest, Hwoarang has an honorable side. He respects his master Baek and prefers to have a fair fight with his opponents. He rejects any form of supernatural power so he can rely on his own fighting skills. While Hwoarang is a jerk most of the time, he’s actually a fairly decent guy when you get to know him. His rivalry with Jin is interesting due to how it developed throughout the series. It evolved from a bitter rivalry to a friendly one. Jin and Hwoarang are now basically just the friends who prefer to beat each other up rather than hug. No matter how much they fight, they have each other’s back. It’s a typical example of vitriolic best buds. Hwoarang was even willing to sacrifice his eye for Jin in T7 even if it was just an temporary injury and he didn't lost the eye for real, it shows how Hwoarang was more moral than Jin at that particular point. Lastly but not least, I consider Hwoarang to be one of Tekken's strongest designs. I personally think that he’s the best representation of TKD in a fighting game. Hwoarang is awesome and I can’t imagine the franchise without him. 🤷🏻‍♂️☯️👌✌️

[@Kickinthescience]

Baek still cleaner with the kicks

[@DavidLucian]

@@Kickinthescience Hwoarang has much more character development and in my eyes he's more interesting than his Master Baek... 🤷🏻‍♂️✌️

[@ZK-im1eh]

One thing for sure is that T8 is definetly gonna be Hwoarangs Tekken.

[@JasonThePandaKing]

The nerfs are still pretty crazy his RFS 50/50 is pretty much gone without heat

[@killinghawkz]

We'll see about that

[@sphiweshabangu5966]

Anyone else notice that Hwoarang now out ranks his master, Baek?!! Look closely at his belt. If I'm not lying, I counted 9 white stripes which means that he ranks 9th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo. Whilst Baek had 6 the last time he in the game. Could this kid really have outgrown his master in such a short period of time

[@GIRLS_vs_MUGEN]

The outfit looks just AWESOME Love the kicks you can really feel the power They did an amazing work on him Can’t wait to try it

[@IAMOP]

A lot of move animations are slower similar to Baek

[@belfastbelchan4039]

Maybe because the Inherited Moves started from a Flamingo Stance? I mean Baek doesnt need Flamingo Stance

[@Kolossoni]

@@belfastbelchan4039 "Baek doesnt need Flamingo Stance" WTF?!?

[@awepsalmgamin]

Tekken 3 moves if you look closely. They recycled it

[@RockyVegaTV]

I normally don't care for Hwoarang but, his trailer looked really good. Like REALLY good. His character model, his new design and his moves really look like they got some serious thought and revamping. His move animations also look a tad slower which I think is good for balancing him out better. I may actually play with him this time around.

[@DemonKnight94]

8:04 if you see the fire on his foot during this move, It means that it is a Heat Engager. All Heat Engagers have this fire effect.

[@tosen-jin6341]

Tekken has shown a character inheriting a move doesn’t mean anyone is dead.

[@dominiqueodom3099]

If Tekken 8 Hwaorang had T3's costume he'd be a goated Character Design. I legitimately love how he looks with the best returning feature being his Distinct Red Hair

[@productplacementadz24-73]

T5 Hwaorang design is the best design

[@PraiseThaDon]

Tekken 4 Hwoarang is the best version.

[@오란비-O104]

The collaboration between Kim Kaphwan and Hwoarang is so cool. It turns out that the meaning of "맥" is "vein" and it's so cool.

[@thehunterwr4666]

I'm glad the no eye patch thing is here

[@writofassistance]

"Characters are never dead in Tekken" Hworang is now older, more serious, has his hair in a ponytail, has some of Baek's moves...He is becoming Baek

[@MASTERTEAMUSIC]

Be honest… We ALL were Waiting for the MainMan’s reaction 💯

[@kiryukazuma7960]

No I was waiting to dislike comments starting with “Be honest”.

[@n0t.pabl037]

@@kiryukazuma7960 bros mad

[@ΚρανίΩ]

@@kiryukazuma7960 no 1 hater

[@MagnumOpus1122]

Can't wait for my boy Steve

[@onemwyt3701]

Nobody dares to kick vs kick with Hwoarang but Jin did, now he's in pain.

[@VillainessAO]

The Tekken producers was wondering how to get more female players to play Tekken...😂

[@Beforezzz]

They've been doing that since 1997 with Hwoarang's open dobok and 'bad boy' biker shtick.

[@FollowingJe3us]

Hwoarang now has a ton more baek moves and t5 modified moves then people notice. I played both in t6 and Hwoarang in t5. Baeks moves 10:00 Baeks SS triple kick and his parry. If im not mistaken baeks parry was more plus then Hwoarangs 10:15 this string Hwoarang had in t5. It was b4, 4, 4 but they modified it. In t5 it was a triple high. KZbin his t5 movelist and watch 3:12 10:40 baeks flm 3+4 11:36 baeks wr 2,1 bound modified with his df 1,3 string 11:55 baeks flm d2 bound 9:45 & 15:20 baeks raahaaahh! Move flm uf3 15:24 baeks intro lol 16:40 df3, 4 animation was baeks before it was given to Hwoarang in t7 18:40 baeks 3, 3, 4 animation modified 21:50 baeks hunting hawk to flm cancel cancel. Hwoarang could not cancel. Baek is dead and all hope is gone now so i guess ill pick Hwoarang back up and still main yoshi lol

[@Wutangmethod]

Nah, bro. Baek isn’t dead. Trust me, If he was dead. Hwoarang would be devastated in his t7 story. We would’ve known by now. I just think they don’t plan bringing back Baek anymore until ttt3. Hwo is the more complex character between the two 💯

[@mgrn.01]

Besides the newer cast, it feels like they’re going back to Tekken4 with the atmosphere and character design. In all fairness it was one of the most under rated games of the series yet it had one of the best atmosphere and soundtrack

[@gaetanoisgro6710]

When they first showed tekken 8's heat system we all thought t7's Hwoarang would have been broken with those mechanics so all of those nerf are super necessary. I wanna stress how good his redesign looks, well done Bamco.

[@gohannx95]

What I’m seeing here is the student has become the master type vibes! And ngl I’m lovin it!!

[@sirbeksoniv2907]

I was waiting for his “don’t you have some special moves or something?” I really hope it’s in the game

[@LordRaptor]

One of, if not my favorite redesign so far, I'm very surprised that they completely ditched the dumb anime pirate k-pop singer design in favor of something that looks like the next evolution of his Tekken 4 design, seriously, he looks tanned and his hair is darker and redder, that was only a thing in T4, in the rest of the series, he'd usually be pretty pale and his hair was light orange, also I'm liking the integration of Baek moves in in his moveset, both the T4 look and the Baek moves make him look older and more mature.

[@kundrad8398]

I'll be mad, if Hwoarang and Paul don't get a unique interaction at the introduction, with topic being their bikes.

[@Beforezzz]

He doesn't even look like the same guy. He looks like a Virtua Fighter/DOA character now. Every depiction of Hwoarang up to this point, whether you liked his design or not at least had a bit of consistency in the face.

[@olishonick]

As someone who hates everything about this character as a t7 baby he looks tight af in t8 goddamnit.

[@solotopp]

I mained Gigas and this trailer makes me want to learn Hwo. I always like him in T3. Might give him a go.

[@habijjj]

Hwarang is the living embodiment of oh no hes hot

[@federicoramirez2466]

There’s no better person to breakdown Tekken 8 character trailers than Mainmanswe

[@SneaksBL]

They’re doing such a good job with these characters. Love the more serious tone with Hwoarang,

[@azizboubaker5925]

I think the reason you see a lot of nerfs to hwo is because the T8 system buffs him naturally (aggression, pokes, chip damage on block). I think no matter how many nerfs he gets he will be fine as long as he keeps his identity

[@metamagicantrip]

Really didn't think that they could make a cooler Hwoarang design after Tekken 7

[@thomaisho]

That new jumping homing heavy plus on block kick looks like Leo's BOK 3... damn..

[@Zangetsu1660]

Man never looked better 👏🏽🔥

[@xkukubax]

He did, in T3.

[@YoungSweezy]

Even if i am kinda sad that Baek wont return due to so much moves Hwo inherited from him, i also kinda like it. Fighting games cant recycle same characters every game. It also gives Hwoarang development. Hwoarang´s master now lives through him.

[@10.ikadekanandadwipayadnya83]

Litterally every reaction to hwoarang i can find is just squidwards "OH NO HE'S HOT"

[@JordanAyjayeHarrison]

His kicks are always mint. Cannot wait to see what he gets up to in T8. See how he handles

[@jamesmckenna4460]

Hwoarang now has stable, easy to execute ws launcher, an approach tool that's as badass as it should be and is what he always lacked, and a tracking sweep.

[@420Birkin]

23:30 - some kind of deflect/parry? Dunno if this is universal now

[@Kruzeda]

Nice finally got TMM's reaction after K-Wiss

[@timcruz2822]

Not sure if TMM mentioned this, but I like the fact that Hwoarang's rageart is not locked into flamingo. He can finally do a panic rage-art. Also, I think they nerfed the hellsweep. He's doing a d+4 after d+3,4 there, so he might have a more pressure (but safer) low option from his d+3,4. Low risk, mid rewards with super oppressive frames, and being able to get in with a homing mid into RFF (He now has access to ez JFSRs, another d+3,4, or maybe d+4, etc). RFS b+3 is a nerf I'll take anyday if it means he has a good neutral engager now, not to mention a seemingly good WS punisher in WS+2, 3 that also came from Baek. Trading well deserved nerfs for really good buffs IMO The sparks might be similar to starburst. His KND hellsweep might only be accessible when he's in heatmode, but as a trade, itll be a plus on hit pressure low that might no longer be launch punishable. Yur not trading your lifebar for a low, lmao

[@xilent104]

Yea thats our biggest W hands down from the whole trailer aside from the nee homing mid, dont have to gamble our health bar for a low

[@99worldz]

While jin is more expressive now hwoarang become jin 😂

[@quesleedanner7288]

15:25 it's crazy that power blast is a heat burst attack now. I'm gonna miss it as a unblockable to throw people off

[@Jamal0602]

He looks like young Hanma Yujiro from Baki

[@watchtheisolation8514]

I wouldn’t be surprised if baek all of a suddenly comes in T8

[@saadioye]

HWOARANG LAST KICK IN RAGE ART LOOKS LIKE RUGAL GENOCIDE CUTTER 😂😂

[@Caelum_NLD]

Also I have been bitching about Jin's sudden change in style and that the bromance between him and Jin is lacking. But if Hwoa knows something about something happening to Beak and has taken up the mantle of his master, then that might explain the sudden and drastic change in attitude.

[@dontaz1]

Hwoarang looks almost as handsome as MainMan.

[@blockchainballer4542]

I love this redesign!! Wasn’t expecting to get excited about Hwoarang at all. Look at what taking off your eyepatch and belly-shirt did to this man 🤣

[@Old_Scabby_Lad]

The three hit natural combo that is a Heat Engager will probably function like Katarinas 3,3,3,3,3, but with a side steppable last hit

[@incrediblis]

only main man can make a 2 minute video into 29 minutes, a true entertainer.

[@jamesmckenna4460]

He's going to have new, better strengths, he got everything he needed to be competitive

[@Caelum_NLD]

Cheers MMS, I must say I am falling in love even more with Hwoa afterseeing his combos in slo-mo. Check how his attacks are animated, they are just incredible. So smooth, so detailed. very well done.

[@RizalBoon]

TMM: Hwoarang needs more tracking attack! Kuma: Give me a tracking attack please. I can't even sidesteps....

[@zerolifez]

Low crushing, Homing, + on block, long range, and ends in RFF stance? Sign me up. And we don't know what's the property on hit and CH too.

[@DaPhenomAce]

I'm really curious if the counter to aggression will be more aggression with power crushes or finesse with learning parries 🤔

[@SuperSparDante]

The attack that wallsplated nina into the explosion is not like a new inherited baek move, it's an attack he already had, we just didnt see it often, it's also is 10-hit-combo ender

[@mikemumba2287]

I think the look change with him appearing older is more to do with his own character growth. Ever since Hwaorang came into tekken he's been presented as the hot headed kid always looking for a fight with anybody just to beat them and show he's the best fighter. You can see that in basically all his tekken endings (except maybe 6). I think for tekken 8, Hwaorang has now matured enough to no longer go chasing after fights and has greatly improved his skill (the belt on his outfit is a higher dan than those before, must be 8th if I'm not mistaken). Him smirking jin off was just to show he's past his rivalry and knows he can beat him because he did it in T5(I think the canon events of the tournament were that hwaorang beat Jin. But devil Jin interfered and beat him nearly to death and hospitalised him making jin proceed by default) since recovering he's been training and is now carrying on the lagacy of Baek. He's the strongest he's ever been and doesn't need to run his mouth as much. He just looks at Jin and smiles with no fearof the devil jin whatsoever

[@greenwatermelon2084]

11:49 man of culture

[@VillainessAO]

Hwoarang got that Eren Yeager rizz

[@baro524]

And Nishiki face.

[@G700myDr1nk]

@@baro524 Ya that's what i thought he looked like , kind of don't like it but it's whatever

[@brunoandrespadillanavarro8923]

His face is pointier with his chin in a more acute angle, probably to contrast with jin who now has a more round face, maybe they could make the transition less jarring if they also accentuated his cheek bone, giving him a skinnier look overall, alluding either training or some rough times.

[@matrxzeno4761]

Even mail man couldnt deny his smirk was cool

[@Flare3500]

That Baek bit dying from KFC lmao

[@VladislavSnegurov]

They definitely try to show us that in RFS d4,3 is not a knockdown hell sweep anymore. But in heat it has extension and becomes 3 hit knockdown hell sweep

[@Skeksi_Man]

😂 😂 “Important information there” - Nice to see @TheMainManSWE pointing out crucial plot points

[@davideguernieri5115]

That smirk. That goddamned smirk.

[@TouChan2957]

It’s crazy how fast the trailer looks after mainman goes back to normal speed. It’s like it’s at x2😂

[@SpectralSound.]

Hope for Bryan/Steve next.

[@JonoWins]

He reminds me of a character from the manhwa called Viral Hit, like almost the same character but with longer hair lmao.

[@beholder8501]

did he always had that parry ? 2:02 that looks dope!

[@BelartWright]

RIP Baek. With him gone, I might actually pick up Hwoarang now. Seems like a good time to.

[@creep1523]

apparently, some of the "new animations" are Baek's moves. So yeah, chances of him coming back is already at a negative point

[@whitesage922]

as a Maven main i'm not expecting to see her in tekken8, i'm seriously considering to learn either Lars or Hwoarang cause their strings look dope af and their models hella fresh and renewed, despite the nerfs i think this dude will be a fine fitting for my playstyle, can't wait for tekken8 to come out

[@baldbishop1667]

I still have hope, raven it's there since t5, my fear is that kuni will take her place in this one. I will play steve if raven isn't available.

[@whitesage922]

@@baldbishop1667 if Raven or Maven are coming in tk8 imma spam them again

[@hessiankyojin]

Hwoarang with Heat seems like a nightmare to go up against.

[@KiseRyota4Life]

The rage art seems like the super of ken in street figther minus the shoryu upper

[@Jehdii]

He has a slightly villain looking face, but it's definitely a good looking face. Loving his look and new animations/moves out of everything shown so far.

[@FinnaD2]

20:51 Hwo's foot plants on the air like it was the ground but its just air. Small bug

[@shazilkhan9223]

I so hope they bring GIGAS. i want him in tekken 8 because i believe his introduction as a beginner friendly character helps people introduce to tekken as a player. his gamestyle is just so simple to grasp when viewed against other characters.

[@Not.Today.Son.]

Don’t get me wrong i’m not gay but when he smiled against jin he looks bad ass

[@defianthound407]

Absolutely love everything they did with hworang I just imagined his hunting Hawk would be a heat smash with animations like Lars or the rage version in T7

[@BustaNAugusta]

Came in with the iconic Akira slide 😳😳😳

[@enenra6417]

Hwoarang also has more stripes on his belt than Baek did indicating that the student has become the master

[@rocknroland1]

Hwo looks cool as hell. I wonder if he and jin changed personalities. Like hwo is more emo/anti hero now

[@aidanklobuchar1798]

I'm assuming Hwoarang's been nerfed as the developers figure that the new gameplay systems, which prioritize aggression and mashing, will really benefit Hwoarang's kit. As opposed to a more defensive character like Kazuya (who has been clearly buffed).

[@matthewhhawk17]

He looks more serious and focused. Great trailer👏👏

[@royhsieh4307]

well, i have waited 20 years for this hwoarang upgrade

[@tiger-rgn]

what was harada doing in korea is there any video with subtitles?