S28: Cagayan
S31: CambodiaChallenges: MPF percentile
69%
Seasons: 2 | Days played: 55 | Wins: 0 | Final Two: 1 | Jury: 0
- Survivor 28: Cagayan (2014) - 2nd place, one jury vote.
- Received one jury vote to finish in 2nd place (8-1), in Episode 14, "It's Do or Die" (Day 39).
- Survivor 31: Cambodia - Second Chance (2015) - 14th place, 7th out.
- Voted out in Episode 6, "Bunking with the Devil" (Day 16).
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| S28: Cagayan | 3.53 | 12.94 | 0.27 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 0.89 | 3.15 | 1 | 9 | 0.11 | 1.28 | 7.35 |
| S31: Cambodia | 0.52 | 1.36 | 0.38 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0.37 | 1.24 | - | - | - | 0.75 | 1.76 |
| Career | 4.05 | 14.31 | 0.28 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 0.73 | 3.16 | 1 | 9 | 0.11 | 1.12 | 5.52 |
Woo Hwang - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
89%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
88%
Challenges: MPF percentile
N/A
Tribal: VFB% percentile
33%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
48%
Performance ranks are a quick visual measure of the contestant's season vs. historical data from all prior contestants, in three basic (scorable) categories:
1. Performance in individual challenges (MPF), as a measure of "physical game";
2. Ability to vote people out consistently (VFB%, or VFB/TCA), or "strategic game"; and
3. Ability to avoid being voted against (rVAP, or TCA-VAP) - which scales better than a percentage would - for "social/strategic game."
See also: Full glossary for all these abbreviations.
Woo Hwang - Challenge record
Tribal/team challenge record (6-for-13; 2 2nds; 1 sit-out):
- Cagayan Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Draggin' the Dragon" - Pulls the cart for Brawn, which narrowly finishes second (2nd*/3).
- Cagayan Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Phish Farm" - Swims, and Brawn passes Brains for an easy win, thanks to Sarah on the puzzle (1st/3).
- Cagayan Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Mazed and Confused" - Collects and tosses water & works the maze with Cliff; Aparri wins! (1st/3).
- Cagayan Ep. 4 RC: "Haulin' Oats" - Sits out, as Brawn finishes second (2nd/3).
- Cagayan Ep. 4 IC: "Octopus' Gardes" - Swims, dives, and watches Cliff shoot, as Cliff's basket-shooting thwarts Sarah's attempts to throw the challenge, sending Aparri to another second-place finish (2nd*/3).
- Cagayan Ep. 5 RC: "Kicking and Screaming" - Now with Solana, does not get a chance to participate (but does not officially sit out). Solana wins.
- Cagayan Ep. 5 IC: "Gate Crasher" - Participates for Solana, which barely loses.
- Cagayan Ep. 6 RC: "Idol Hands" - Loses to Spencer in the first match-up, then beats him in the final bout. Solana wins, 4-2.
- Cagayan Ep. 6 IC: "Stys" - Helps LJ work the final puzzle, and Solana wins.
- Cagayan Ep. 8 RC: "Rise and Shine" - Does the puzzle (with Kass) for the losing team.
- Cagayan Ep. 9 RC: "Supertramp" - With Kass & Tasha on one of the two losing teams.
- Cagayan Ep. 10 RC: "Rove, Rove, Rove Your Boat" - Rows & works the puzzle for the losing team (with Kass, Trish, and Tony).
- Cagayan Ep. 12 RC: "Challenge Pitch" - With Spencer and Kass, on the winning team that delivers school supplies to local kids.
Individual challenge record (2-for-10): (Mean % finish: 63.0%)
- Cagayan Ep. 7 IC: "Bermuda Triangle" - Outlasts Morgan and Tony in Rd.3, and Woo wins! (1st/11).
- Cagayan Ep. 8 IC: "Keep On Your Toes" - Sixth to drop out, at the 1-hour mark (5th/10).
- Cagayan Ep. 9 IC: "Living Color" - Second person eliminated, on the 2nd tile (8th/9).
- Cagayan Ep. 10 IC: "Hard to Handle" - Sixth out, near the start of round 3 (3rd/8).
- Cagayan Ep. 11 IC: "Inside Track" - Makes a strong finish, but narrowly loses to Tasha (2nd/7).
- Cagayan Ep. 12 IC: "Combo Platter" - One of the many people who were neither first nor second (tie-3rd/6).
- Cagayan Ep. 13 RC: "Mud Run" - Apparently finishes third (not officially quantitated; 3rd/5).
- Cagayan Ep. 13 IC: "Jacob's Ladder" - Unshown, but reaches the slide puzzle as IC ends (3rd/5).
- Cagayan Ep. 14 F4 IC: "Vertigo" - Third to start the puzzle stage, but all are passed by Kass (tie-2nd/4).
- Cagayan Ep. 14 F3 IC: "Roundabout" - Finishes a split-second ahead of Kass, and Woo wins! (1st/3).
Hero challenge/ duel record: (0-for-0)
- Cagayan: None.
Tribal/team challenge record (2-for-8; 1 2nd):
- Cambodia Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Quest for Fire" - Carries the raft, watches Kelly not get the key; Ta Keo loses.
- Cambodia Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Yank Yer Hank" - Helps haul the crate, but Ta Keo loses again.
- Cambodia Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Draggin' the Dragon" - Retrieves keys and swaps in on the puzzle Angkor, which loses (3rd/3).
- Cambodia Ep. 4 IC: "Blind Leading the Blind" - Collects pieces, works the puzzle, but Angkor loses (3rd/3).
- Cambodia Ep. 5 RC: "In the Barrel" - Rides the barrel, collects bags, rolls balls, Angkor finishes 2nd (2nd*/3).
- Cambodia Ep. 5 IC: "Air Raid" - Hits two targets for Angkor, including the final one; Angkor wins (1st/3).
- Cambodia Ep. 6 RC: "Slip, Slide & Score" - Now with new New Ta Keo, loses his heat vs. Joe, but Ta Keo wins.
- Cambodia Ep. 6 IC: "Cambodian Catering" - Wins (with Spencer) at eating tarantulas, and vs. Kimmi (pig brain), but thanks to Ciera and Kass, Ta Keo loses.
Individual challenge record (0-for-0):
- Cambodia: None.
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Cambodia: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 8 |
| 2nd place: | 3 |
| Played: | 21 |
| Win%: | 0.45 |
| Sat out: | 1 |
| Wins: | 2 |
| Played: | 10 |
| Win%: | 0.20 |
| Mean % Finish: | 63.0% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean % Finish: | - |
Woo Hwang - Tribal Council record
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Cagayan, Ep. 8: Trails Spencer and discovers an idol clue tucked into his folded pants, then races back to camp to share it with his alliance. Alas, Spencer ends up finding the idol, anyway.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (9/10):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep5 | LJ | Cliff Robinson (voted out, 4-3) | - |
| Ep7 | Sarah | Sarah Lacina (voted out, 6-5) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Morgan | Morgan McLeod (voted out, 6-4) | Yes |
| Ep9 | LJ | LJ McKanas (voted out, 5-3-1) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Jeremiah | Jeremiah Wood (voted out, 5-3) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Jefra | Jefra Bland (voted out, 4-3) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Tasha | Tasha Fox (voted out, 4-1-1) | Yes |
| Ep13 | Trish | Trish Hegarty (voted out, 4-1) | Yes |
| Ep14 (F4) | Spencer | Spencer Bledsoe (voted out, 3-1) | Yes |
| Ep14 (F3) | Kass | Kass McQuillen (voted out, 1-0) | Yes |
| 10 | TOTALS | 9 | |
VAP - Votes against (4):
- Cagayan, Ep. 10: Three votes, from Jeremiah, Spencer, & Tasha.
- Cagayan, Ep. 14 (F4 vote): One vote, from Spencer.
Jury votes received (1/9):
- Cagayan, Ep. 14: Received one jury vote, from Tasha Fox to finish second, 8-1.
Idols held/played: (0/0)
- Cambodia: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (2/5):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep1 | Abi-Maria | Vytas Baskauskas (voted out, 6-4) | - |
| Ep2 | Shirin | Shirin Oskooi (voted out, 5-4) | Yes |
| Ep3 | Abi-Maria | Peih-Gee Law (voted out, 4-2) | - |
| Ep4 | Varner | Jeff Varner (voted out, 4-1) | Yes |
| Ep6 | Spencer | Woo Hwang (voted out, 4-3) | - |
| 5 | TOTALS | 2 | |
VAP - Votes against (5):
- Cambodia, Ep. 4: One vote, from Varner.
- Cambodia, Ep. 6: Four votes, from Abi, Ciera, Kass, and Spencer (voted out, 4-3).
Jury votes made (0/0):
- Cambodia: None.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Idols found: | 0 |
| Idols played: | 0 |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 11 |
| Tribals: | 15 |
| VAP: | 9 |
| Made: | 0 |
| For winners: | - |
| Received: | 1 |
| Total jurors: | 9 |
Woo Hwang - Pictures
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Cagayan intro shot -
Cagayan intro shot -
Bonus Cagayan intro shot -
Greeting Probst, Day 1 -
First confessional, talking about Cliff -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC -
Crossing the barrier -
Brawn doesn't lose! -
Taking the boat out, with Cliff. Early Ep2 -
Our first mission? Fail. -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC -
Up to the puzzle stage, checking out the Luzon (lack of) progress -
Brawn wins! Ep2 RC/IC -
This is what Survivor is all about, baby! Ep3 storm -
Starting line, Ep3 RC/IC -
With Cliff, working the maze -
Brawn wins again! -
Listening to Probst, pre-Ep4 RC -
With Sarah, amused from th sidelines at all the crashing, Ep4 RC -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Watching Cliff shoot baskets -
Brawn doesn't lose! (Even though they tried to.) -
The new Solana tribe, Ep5 -
Watching round 1, Ep5 RC -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Slight lead at the maze stage -
Losing Solanas, Ep5 IC -
New Solana, Ep5 Tribal -
Cliff's alliance, getting drenched -
Cliff's done -
What? Lindsey quit? -
Listening to Probst, pre-Ep6 RC -
Ready for the final round, once again versus Spencer -
The winning Solanas -
With Tony, preparing to raid the Aparri camp -
Taking Aparri's stuff away, Ep6 camp raid -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Helping LJ with the puzzle -
Solana wins! Ep6 IC -
Merge feasting, Ep7 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
The final face-off versus Tony -
First IC win, Ep7 IC -
Wearing the necklace -
Solarrion tribe, merge Tribal Council -
Sarah's gone! Jefra is saved! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 RC -
Working the puzzle -
With the Ep8 RC-losing purple team -
Describing his stealthy stalking of Spencer -
#SonicMode -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
And going... (but soon out) -
Solarrion, Ep8 Tribal -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
Looking on, as Tony wins. Ep9 RC -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Whoa, memory challenges are hard -
Solarrion, Ep9 Tribal Council -
LJ just got voted out -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC -
Starting line, Ep10 RC -
Helping Kass with the puzzle -
More puzzling -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
Concentrating -
But not winning. -
Solarrion, Ep10 Tribal -
Seating for 7, Ep11 auction -
Oh yeah -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC -
Almost caught up to Tasha... -
Solarrion, Ep11 Tribal -
Listening to Probst, pre-Ep12 RC -
Watching Spencer work the puzzle -
We won! Finally! Ep12 RC -
Describing handing out school supplies to the kids -
Putting on a show for the kids -
Eating, with Spencer and Kass -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC -
Making a combo attempt... nope -
Solarrion, Ep12 Tribal Council -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 RC -
De-mudifying -
Listening to the Tony-Kass argument du jour -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 IC -
Watching as Spencer starts to catch up to Tony -
Plotting with Kass & Spencer -
Solarrion, Ep13 Tribal Council -
Describing himself as the poor confused exchange student -
Loved ones are here! -
Happy to see his cousin -
The traditional morning 37 Loved Ones feast -
Pre-challenge lineup, F4 IC -
Working the puzzle -
Solarrion, F4 Tribal -
Tony talking about idols again -
The least-thrilled F3 in recent seasons, night 37 -
Pre-challenge lineup, F3 IC -
Turning the crank -
Woo wins! F3 IC! -
Guaranteed a chance to state your case to the jury -
Final two! Pretty stoked -
Final three Tribal Council -
Final two! -
Morning 39 feast, enjoying some beef bacon, probably. -
Final Tribal Council -
Listening to Morgan -
Tasha's questions -
Thanks, Tasha! -
Waiting for the votes to be read, reunion/finale -
The Final Two, revisited -
Congratulating Tony on his million-dollar win -
Reunion show
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Cambodia intro shot -
Cambodia intro shot -
Cambodia pre-season video -
Second Chance campaign video -
With Stephen, waiting to see who made the Second Chance cut -
They're both in! Heading to the stage. -
Second Chance cast, first picture together -
Day 1, greeting Probst -
Woo wins the rice for Ta Keo! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC -
Cheering on Kelly's stick-tying efforts -
The losing Ta Keos -
Ta Keo, Ep1 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC -
Hauling the crate -
Watching Peih-Gee and Kelley work the puzzle -
The losing Ta Keos, again -
Ta Keo, Ep2 Tribal Council -
Listening to Abi -
Pre-swap lineup, Ep3 -
With his new Angkor tribemates -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC -
Working the puzzle -
Angkor, Ep3 Tribal -
Whoa, Peih-Gee is out? -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC -
Angkor (Savage) won! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Angkor loses again -
Angkor, Ep4 Tribal Council -
Promising to be loyal if they keep him -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC -
Playing skee-ball -
Angkor wins a tarp! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Woo wins immunity for Angkor! -
Penguin slide! -
Ta Keo wins reward! -
Ready to chow on tarantula, Ep6 IC -
Oh good, Bayon won -
We lost, but the plan's set to boot Spencer, so no worries -
Ta Keo, Ep6 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Three-fourths of the Cagayan final four -
Thanks a lot, Spencer -
What? -
Whoa, blindside! -
Snuffed, Day 16 (Ep6) -
Final words -
Full cast (minus Vytas), reunion show
Woo Hwang - Interviews
Pre-game interviews
- None left.
Post-game interviews
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (5/22/14): "Cagayan Final Four Interviews with Tony, Woo, Kass, and Spencer"
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (5/22/14): "Woo explains his shocking decision and if he would do it all over again"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (5/23/14): "Runner-Up Woo: 'I Thought They'd Vote for Kass to Spite Me'"
- Josh Wigler for Parade (5/23/14): "Survivor: Cagayan's Yung 'Woo' Hwang on His Ninja Turtle Dreams"
Pre-game interviews
- Erin Cebula at ET Canada (8/24/15): Pre-game video interview
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (9/5/15): "Woo says he won't make the same epic mistake twice"
- Josh Wigler at Parade.com (9/10/15): "Woo Hwang Reveals His New Survivor Ninja Speed"
- Pre-departure in-studio CBS video interview (released 9/15/15)
Post-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (10/30/15): "Woo: 'The Doctors Said They Could Pull Me from the Game'"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (10/29/15): "Exit Interviews with the Latest Players Voted out of Cambodia"
- Dalton Ross & Courtney Yates at EW.com (10/29/15): "Woo discloses foot injury during the game"
Woo Hwang - Bios
From his CBS Survivor: Cagayan bio page:
"Personal Claim to Fame: Graduating College
Inspiration in Life: My parents. They taught me the meaning of hard work and commitment.
Hobbies: Martial arts, surfing and sports (Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Golf).
If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why? A surfboard to surf remote untouched waves in an empty lineup all to myself; A football to pass some time; and a martial art weapon (nunchaku, bo staff or katana): practicing weapons makes me feel alive!
Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like: With my martial arts experience, my game is very strong, humble, grateful and respectful, much like Ozzy.
Reason for Being on Survivor: Adventure of a life time. It’s a great opportunity to test myself both physically and mentally. Also, it’s a great chance to participate in an amazing game for the chance to be crowned the Sole Survivor and win a million stacks!
Why You Think You Will Be the Sole 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. I have undeniable focus and concentration and I’ll smash the competition in balancing challenges. I can swim well and climb coconut trees. I am Survivor!
Do You Consider Yourself a Brain, a Beauty or a Brawn? I guess I could fall under any of those categories. If I had to choose one I would have to say Brawn cause of my Martial Arts Background.
Who Do You Think Has the Best Chance in the Game of Survivor: Brains, Beauty or Brawn? That’s a tough question... I would say you want to possess all those qualities in order to win Survivor. If I had to choose one, I would say Brawn because as sports athletes they understand pressure situations of competition (composure). They have the where with all of team play, and with the structure of the game of survivor in order to advance in the game you need the help of your teammates (supportive). Brain's would fail because of their know-it-all attitudes (conflicting). The Beauties would fail because they will sit back and expect everything to be handed to them."
From his CBS Survivor: Cambodia bio page (here, but empty):