He of Billowing Pants returns
SNK has released a new trailer for the next fighter headed to its great 2022 releaseThe King of Fighters XV— And, forKoFfans, this boy needs no introduction, as spring will see the return of one of the most notable, stoic, and JUSTICE-ridden characters in SNK history, the taekwondo king: Kim Kaphwan!
Having made his debut in 1992’sFatal Fury 2, Kim fast became one of the universe’s most reliable and beloved characters, as well as one of theKoFfranchise’s most solid fighters. Hailing from South Korea, Kim utilizes his incredible martial arts abilities to better the world, bestowing a sense of honor into all he meets and ensuring justice is seen to be done for those who have strayed from a path of enlightenment. Kim’s role in KoF famously saw his endless efforts to rehabilitate criminals Choi Bounge and Chang Koehan. Despite his boy scout nature, Kim is a respected character among the SNK community.
As theabove trailerdemonstrates, Kim is bringing his iconic and acrobatic range of kicks to theKing of Fighters XVparty, including his range of devastating flying axe kicks, his gravity-defying headstomps, and his incredible, lightning-speed Supers. Sadly, Kim’s iconic pants aren’t quite as billowy as they were in his 2D days, but anybody picking up Kim as DLC will at least receive his classic costume as a bonus skin. Kim Kaphwan will be available this spring, withfurther charactersexpected later in 2023.
The King of Fighters XVis available now on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox Series X.
