Why do Korean said "fighting"?
We commonly hear about Korean people say "fighting" or "hwaiting" ( 화이팅) . Actually, what's the meaning of "hwaiting"? "Fighting" or "hwaiting" means "cheer up" or "do your best". "Fighting" or "hwaiting" originated from boxing matches. Around 1960s - 1970s where the match boxing was famous. Referee would say "fight fight" in boxing matches in order to encourage to be better. Information from: When I watched Arirang TV channel.