"Evil is unforgivable! You two make me so proud."
Korea's finest taekwondo master, Kim Kaphwan, joins the fight.
Kim Kaphwan, Korea's finest taekwondo master, debuted in FATAL FURY 2 (1992). Convinced that taekwondo is the world's strongest martial art, he fights sinister forces with a fierce sense of justice and an undying belief that "evil is unforgivable." This strength of character, coupled with his tremendous taekwondo skill, has made him a beloved series mainstay for decades. Even then, never has he been playable in the same game as sons Dong Hwan and Jae Hoon—until now.
KIM KAPHWAN
Voice Actors: June Yoon (EN), Kunihiro Kawamoto (JA)
A legendary taekwondo fighter whose feats inspire Kim Dong Hwan and Kim Jae Hoon to this day. Though widely lauded as a master of his martial art, his drive never fades; indeed, even now he trains tirelessly in pursuit of greater strength. His justice-fueled kicks, undeniable and unforgiving, strike down evil without a moment's hesitation.
New stories in Arcade Mode and EOST (Episodes of South Town)
EOST (solo RPG mode):
Back in South Town after a long absence, Kim visits Tizoc—who has helped guide his sons Dong Hwan and Jae Hoon in the interim. As the three Kims spend time alone together, the young taekwondo fighters (who have now come into their own) reveal long-held feelings to their father. Family bonds and personal convictions intertwine in this charming episode.
Arcade:
Kim Kaphwan pursues his own daily training as passionately as he teaches and raises his own sons. The veteran now returns to KOF to prove his strength and convictions in battle.
Kim Kaphwan special anime short by Masami Obari Animated Trailer
The Kim brothers, Dong Hwan and Jae Hoon, find themselves squaring up with South Town's worst—but they're in dire straits. Just when it seems all is lost, a ray of hope arrives in the form of their father: legendary taekwondo master Kim Kaphwan. When family bonds and fiery justice collide, evil stands no chance!
About Masami Obari
Masami Obari is a Japanese anime director, animator, and mechanical designer who serves as president of Studio G-1NEO. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, Obari has been involved in the creation of numerous high-profile anime productions, and is well known for his trademark directing style that includes dynamic imagery and unique visual expression. This style has not only garnered him fans all around the world, but has also served as significant inspiration for many animators across the industry. Obari was character designer and chief animation director for the TV anime Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf and its sequel The New Battle, as well as director for the film version Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture. In addition to this new short, Obari also created THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Special Movie and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Special Music Video.
