Chul Soon Hwang has attracted the attention of the bodybuilding community with his amazing old-school physique combined with an ultra-sculpted eight-pack.

Not only has this Korean bodybuilder achieved numerous bodybuilding accolades, but he’s also a talented breakdancer—often incorporating some of his Chul Soon dance moves into his on-stage routines.

Yet, this outward confidence hides the truth—a guy who has been subject to shocking bullying and awful body-shaming.

Let me take you into the inspiring world of Chul Soon Hwang.

Chul Soon Hwang Wiki

Age:                                       36.

Date of birth:                        1st September 1983.

Height:                                  5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).

Weight:                                  215-225 pounds (97-102kg).

Instagram:                            chul_soon

Profession:                          Bodybuilder, social media personality and actor.

Nationality:                           South Korean.

Nickname:                            Asian Arnold, Korean Hulk and Asian Pride.

About Chul Soon Hwang

Chul Soon Hwang was born in Seoul, South Korea. He grew up scrawny and super-skinny—continually being bullied for his small frame. Incredibly, by the age of 20, Chul Soon weighed a meagre 125 lbs (57 kg).¹

But, he didn’t merely roll-over and accept the body shaming. Instead, he was inspired to improve himself—bulk up, gain strength and make the bullies feel small and insignificant.

Chul Soon Hwang achieved this through self-education—learning the theory of muscle training through bodybuilding magazines and online forums. This led him to adhere to a protein-packed diet and an insane workout schedule.

As his training knowledge and experience grew—Chul Soon Hwang began employment as a personal trainer in his local gym.

It wasn’t enough.

Determined to finally put his body insecurities to rest—he decided to enter bodybuilding competitions.

His first outing, the 2009 Musclemania World Championships—led to a phenomenal second place.

He was addicted.

Chul Soon Hwang began competing as often as possible—each outing showing increased size and condition as he moved up through the weight divisions. In 2010, he won the Musclemania World Fitness America competition—gaining his Pro Card.

His biggest win so far is becoming the 2016 Musclemania Universe Pro Champion in Las Vegas, USA. Currently, he’s the only Korean participating in international bodybuilding competition—that’s why they call him, Asian Pride.

In his personal life, Chul Soon Hwang has boasted to being somewhat of a Lothario. In a 2014 interview, he stated—I have many lovers. I can’t be anyone’s property. I belong to everyone.

However, two years later, this free attitude was abandoned—meeting his current girlfriend, Su Jeong Kim, at the gym.

Chul Soon Hwang Net Worth

Chul Soon Hwang’s estimated net worth in 2019 is approximately $250k-$1 million.

While his primary source of income is bodybuilding—he also receives payment for TV appearances, product endorsements and Chul Soon movies.

Chul Soon Hwang Bodybuilding Accomplishments

2009   2nd place      Musclemania World at Fitness America, Lightweight.

2009   3rd place        Fitness Korea, Sports Model.

2010   1st place        Musclemania Universe Korea, Sports Model.

2010   3rd place        Model Universe at Fitness Universe.

2010   1st place        Musclemania World at Fitness America, Lightweight.

2011   4th place        Musclemania World at Fitness America, Professional Heavyweight.

2012   1st place        Musclemania World at Fitness America, Professional Heavyweight.

2013   2nd place      Musclemania World at Fitness America, Professional Medium.

2014   1st place        Musclemania Universe at Fitness Universe, Professional Medium.

2015   2nd place      Musclemania World at Fitness America, Professional Medium.

2015   1st place        Musclemania Universe at Fitness Universe, Professional Medium.

2016   1st place        Musclemania Universe at Fitness Universe, Professional Medium.

Take a look at Chul Soon Hwang competing at the 2016 Musclemania:

Chul Soon Hwang Workout Program

Allegedly, when Chul Soon Hwang first began training, he would do 3000 crunches a day.

This is how he claims he achieved that Instagram-famous, super-chiseled eight-pack. However, although this workout formed incredibly ripped abs—he found that he wasn’t gaining sufficient mass.

He changed his approach by primarily focusing on compound movements—working on multiple muscle groups simultaneously. This included his favorite exercises—deadlifts, squats, bench presses and pull-ups.

Chul Soon Hwang believes that these four basic exercises are sufficient to sculpt a monstrous, massive body—aiming for the classic physique of the Golden Era.

However, he still utilizes a few muscle isolation movements— helping him shape and maintain his muscles and ensuring his physique remains proportionate. These movements include wide-grip lat pulldowns, cable and rear delt dumbbell flyes.

During peak season, Chul Soon Hwang spends around four hours a day working out.

Here’s a typical weekly workout:

Monday—Back

1. Wide-grip lat pulldown                    3 sets              To failure
2. Barbell bent-over row                      3 sets              6-8 reps
3. Pull ups                                             4 sets              To failure
4. Close-grip pulldown                                    3 sets              12-14 reps

See one of Chul Soon’s recent killer back workouts:

Tuesday—Arms

1. Preacher curl                                                4 sets              6-8 reps
2. Overhead tricep extension             4 sets              14-6 reps
3. Tricep dumbbell kickback               3 sets              12-14 reps
4. Triceps pushdown                           3 sets              14-16 reps
5. Reverse barbell curl                                    4 sets              10-12 reps

Check out Chul Soon Hwang’s massive arm workout:

https://youtu.be/Fj-joRkIS4c

Wednesday—Chest

1. Incline bench press                                     4 sets              10-12 reps
2. Flat dumbbell bench press            4 sets              10-12 reps
3. Dumbbell flye                                   3 sets              8-12 reps
4. Pec deck                                            4 sets              8-10 reps
5. Cable crossover                               5 sets              10-12 reps

Must see Hwang Chul-Soon 2019 chest workout:

https://youtu.be/n__ZZS-kMQ4

Thursday—Shoulders

1. Rear cable flyes                               5 sets              6-8 reps
2. Reverse machine flyes                   3 sets              12-14 reps
3. Delt dumbbell flyes                          4 sets              10-12 reps
4. Dumbbell shoulder press               4 sets              8-10 reps
5. Seated barbell shoulder press      4 sets              6-8 reps

Here’s Chul Soon Hwang doing a massive shoulder workout:

Friday—Rest

Keep this day free, allowing your muscles to rebuild—or to complete light cardio.

Saturday—Legs

1. Barbell wide squat                           5 sets              8-10 reps
2. Sitting calf raise                               3 sets              40 reps
3. Barbell squat                                    4 sets              6-10 reps
4. Leg extension                                   5 sets              10-12 reps
5. Sumo deadlifts                                 4 sets              12-14 reps

Sunday—Rest

Keep this day free, allowing your muscles to rebuild—or to complete light cardio.

Chul Soon Hwang Diet

Chul follows a super-strict diet based on high protein with a moderate amount of carbohydrate and fat intake. He consumes his daily carbs in the morning after his first workout.

Some of the most common foods he utilizes are chicken, brown rice, bananas and avocados combined with whole grains and healthy fats.

Chul Soon Hwang states that he eats a meal every three hours, each meal weighing around half a pound or more—sometimes eating up to three pounds of chicken per day.

Although unappealing, he frequently liquidizes a whole chicken and blends with fruit to create a protein-rich meaty shake.

Take a peek at him chomping down on some serious food:

https://youtu.be/qaE-RB2r-lQ

Here’s how a typical Chul Soon Hwang meal plan could look:

Meal #1

• Six eggs (boiled).
• Smoothie with banana, avocado and eight ounces of liquidized chicken.

Meal #2

• Three cups of brown rice.
• Eight ounces of grilled chicken.
• Whey protein shake.

Meal #3

• Eight ounces of turkey.
• Salad with three boiled eggs.

Meal #4

• Post-workout protein shake.
• Leafy vegetables with eight ounces of grilled chicken.

Meal #5

• One cup of brown rice.
• Eight ounces of tuna.

Meal #6

• Weight gainer shake.
• Eight ounces of chicken.
• Bowl of fruit.

Is Chul Soon Hwang Using Steroids?

Chul Soon claims to be all-natural and denies the use of any steroids. He won the Musclemania Universe Natural Pro Contest three years ago and passed the show’s drug test.

Chul Soon Hwang said:

Using steroids probably helps you build bigger and stronger muscles—but it doesn’t help you to balance your shape.

However, his gains have been rapid—raising questions about the Chul Soon transformation time. In 2009 he won the Musclemania lightweight section—three years later he had gained at least 40 pounds and was competing in the Heavyweight division.

This enormous leap, combined with his enormous delts and chest, appears highly suspicious.

If that’s purely liquidized chicken and not synthetics—then I’m changing my diet.

Chul Soon Hwang Before and After

Chul Soon Hwang’s dramatic 12-year transformation earned him the nickname—Asian Arnold.

You can see from some of Chul Soon childhood pics that he had a very small frame. So, it’s inspiring that he’s built such a massive physique.

Check out this video of the Chul Soon 2019 transformation:

https://youtu.be/o6gbROs8F3E

Chul Soon Hwang Supplements

In a 2014 interview, Chul Soon Hwang was asked—what supplements do you take?

He responded:

I am not taking any now…but I have to drink alcohol. I don’t care. The three elements of fitness—alcohol, women and cigarettes.

While this may be a humorous response—it’s plainly untrue.

We know from his diet program (and his size) that at the very least he uses protein supplements. I’d also guess he also uses both glutamine and BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids).

Chul Soon Hwang Quotes: Motivation and Inspiration

Here are some words of inspiration from this Korean beast:

“All you need is a place to work out, time and a mirror.”

“In the beginning, people thought I would give it up – but I made it. All my family and friends are very proud of me.”

“Keep working out steadily…little-by-little, step-by-step.”  

Chul Soon Hwang Frequently Asked Questions

“Where Can I Find Chul Soon Hwang on Social Media?”

Chul Soon Hwang is very active on Instagram with an astounding 1.6 million followers. You can also find him on Facebook.

Chul Soon Hwang Summary

Chul Soon Hwang’s inspirational transformation story shows that anyone can achieve their desired physique—as long as they work out like a beast and follow a strict protein-heavy diet.

Although he’s huge—his ripped body is remarkably proportionate.

This champion, with his breakdancing moves and an infectious smile, embodies many of the positive characteristics present in the bodybuilding arena.

Chul Soon Hwang illustrates that negatives can become positives—turning a bullied childhood into formidable success.

References

1. https://chulsoon.com/bio/