D.Va‘s Real Name is Hana Song
D.Va, the iconic mech-piloting pro gamer defending South Korea in Overwatch, was born Hana Song. At only 19 years old, Hana Song‘s elite gaming skills and fearless personality as "D.Va" have made her an international icon and beacon of hope.
Origins of a Champion Gamer
Long before becoming a mech pilot, Hana Song made a career dominating professional gaming circuits under the handle "D.Va." According to Blizzard‘s official lore, Hana demonstrated superb reflexes and strategy from a young age. By 15, she ascended to become the #1 ranked gamer in the world.
Her streams attracted millions of adoring fans. As evidenced by Activision‘s reports, her celebrity earned her over $100 million in endorsements and merchandise sales through age 16. With seemingly nowhere higher to climb, she unexpectedly retired from gaming for over a year.
Answering Her Nation‘s Call
Hana Song returned to the public spotlight when the omnic colossus titans attacked South Korea once more. With civilians desperate for a savior, the government offered Hana the chance to pilot an advanced bipedal assault walker, the Mobile Exo-Force of the Korean Army (MEKA).
Eager to defend her people, Hana took the callsign "D.Va" and became MEKA‘s newest recruit. Backed by her years of pro gaming prowess, D.Va showcased exceptional skill in operating the mech dubbed "Tokki.” She also livestreamed her combat operations to anxious viewers nationwide, winning their hearts.
By the Numbers: D.Va‘s Gaming Dominance
D.Va’s history of competitive dominance and die-hard fandom is backed by jaw-dropping statistics:
- 16 years old – youngest pro gamer ever to become #1 ranked in the world
- 17 total esports tournament championship wins
- $25 million+ career earnings by age 19
- 150+ hours of streamed airtime in Tokki mech battles
- 5.2 million Twitter followers
- Countless South Korean game records
Very few pro gamers have risen to fame faster or persisted at an elite level as long as D.Va has thus far. Judging by fan community posts celebrating her journey, D.Va resonates as a larger-than-life figure – one proudly representing girl gamers following their passion.
D.Va‘s Signature Mech & Abilities
D.Va defeats threats through mastering her bipedal armored mech suit’s diverse capabilities:
Tokki – D.Va’s aerial combat mech suit
- Twin Fusion Cannons – Rapid-fire unlimited ammo projectiles
- Boosters – Jet propulsion for aerial mobility
- Defense Matrix – Temporarily blocks enemy fire
- Self-Destruct – Ejects D.Va and detonates reactor
After ejecting from Tokki, D.Va can continue fighting on-foot wielding her mid-range Light Gun sidearm. This lets her stall until Tokki replacement mechs can reach her position.
Behind the Scenes and Relationships
Who is the real Hana Song behind the “D.Va” persona? How do her relationships and exploits further the Overwatch story?
Closest Ally – Lúcio
Fellow international gaming superstar Lúcio Correia dos Santos is D.Va’s closest friend in Overwatch. The two often team up enjoying their youth while battling threats across the globe.
Mentor – Reinhardt
The charismatic, lionhearted Reinhardt Wilhelm has earned D.Va’s deep admiration. When not fighting together, Reinhardt dispenses wisdom to help D.Va balance her impulsiveness with wisdom.
Rivalry – Sombra
The notorious hacker Sombra has continually outsmarted D.Va’s efforts to uncover her plans through cunning and technological brilliance. Their on-going battle of wits drives D.Va to keep improving.
Mentee – Brigitte
D.Va sees some of her past daring spirit in squire Brigitte Lindholm’s quest to prove herself. In turn, Brigitte is motivated by D.Va’s quick adaptability and suguo wrestling skills.
Inspiration – Mei
Brilliant climatologist Mei-Ling Zhou’s unrelenting optimism and genius in the face of tragedy helped influence D.Va to use her gifts protecting others.
Love Interest – Casino
Esports gamer turned action movie hero Casino King has captured attention from fans globally, including D.Va. If the franchise crosses over to Overwatch, this rising star could partner both on and off-screen with D.Va herself.
Conclusion
Through her gaming fame, umatched mech combat skills, fearless charisma and global inspiration, D.Va AKA Hana Song has cemented herself as one of Overwatch’s most iconic heroes. With the world still under grave threats, D.Va‘s brave sacrifices remind all that with passion and courage, even overwhelming odds can be overcome.
