Hwarang - Other Uses of Hwarang

Other Uses of Hwarang

Following the fall of Silla, the term hwarang survived and changed in meaning again. In Choe Sejin (최세진)'s 1527 book Hunmong jahoe (훈몽자회), the term hwarang is even referred to as a male prostitute. Today, Hwarang is often used in the names of various schools, organizations and companies.

• The Taekwondo pattern Hwa-Rang as well as several traditional forms are named in honor of the Hwarang.
• A South Korean cigarette brand issued to the armed forces was called "Hwarang".
• The modern Hwarangdo is a Korean martial art inspired by the Hwarang.
• In the fighting game series "Tekken", a playable character named Hwoarang is present in the game, and fights with the Tae Kwon Do fighting style.