Hogeon were worn on holidays such as Seollal (Korean new year), Chuseok (Mid-term festival), or celebrations for their birthdays like doljanchi.

The shape and material are almost similar to bokgeon except a tiger pattern embroidered on hogeon.

The tiger pattern was embroidered on the surface as reflecting parents' wish for their children to grow brave.

The shapes of a tiger's eyebrow, eyes, whiskers, teeth and ears are decorated on the forehead of the hogeon.

Along with the tiger pattern, geumbak (gold leaf) of some of Hanja that had good and auspicious meaning are adorned with the hogeon to bless the wearer.