Hwaseong FC Unveils Mars and Po, the Club's First Mascots
Mars is an alien creature styled as the club's official cheerleader. The mascots have expanded their activities through themed events and pop-ups.
Hwaseong FC unveiled its first mascots, Mars and Po, on March 19, 2026. They are the first mascots for the club, which is run by the Hwaseong FC foundation. An introductory illustration released by the club shows Mars and Po together.
Mars is an alien creature character styled as the club's official cheerleader. News of the first mascots came in a club press release on March 19.
Along with the unveiling, the club runs dedicated mascot accounts on Instagram and Threads, and it said it plans to release character merchandise. The club website has a mascot introduction page.
The mascots have been active both inside and outside the stadium. Hwaseong FC held a mascot-themed event, "Happy Mars, Po-ever Day," for two consecutive home games in August. The event name also includes the names of both mascots.
The mascots also appeared at a pop-up outside the stadium. According to news shared by the club on October 7, the pop-up at Dongtan Metapolis Mall featured a large inflatable Mars and a mascot greeting. About 1,000 people visited the pop-up over four hours.
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- 화성FC 보도자료(팝업)hwaseongfc.com
- 화성FC 마스코트 소개hwaseongfc.com
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The name, chosen from about 100 fan entries, combines the Korean characters for "spring" and "benefit." The club plans to use the mascot at home games and on merchandise starting next year.