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Yung Woo Hwang Biography

Birth Name:Yung Hwang

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from college, which he considers one of his greatest accomplishments
  • Quote: "[on "Survivor"] "I have both the physical and social game to make it to the end․""
  • Quote: "[on "Survivor"] "This game was made for me! I'm smart and can play a great social game․ People tend to like me․ I'm fast and agile․ I'll do great in obstacle course challenges․""
  • A martial arts instructor, he competed in "Survivor: Cagayan" as part of the Brawn Tribe
  • Auditioned to be on "Survivor" because he wanted to test himself mentally and physically and have a shot at winning a million dollars
  • Described himself as loyal, positive and ambitious
  • Dislikes people who are overly loud, rude and who lack manners
  • His hobbies include martial arts, surfing, basketball, tennis, soccer and golf
  • Draws inspiration from his parents because they taught him the importance of hard work and commitment
  • If he could bring three items to the "Survivor" island, he stated that he would pack a surfboard, a football and a martial art weapon