Hooge was born in the Aisin Gioro clan as the eldest son of Hong Taiji, the second ruler of the Qing dynasty.

Hooge participated in military campaigns against the Mongols, Koreans and the Ming dynasty.

After Hong Taiji's death in 1643, Hooge and his uncle Dorgon fought over the succession to the throne.

The situation was to Hooge's advantage because three of the Eight Banners previously under Hong Taiji's control had been passed on to him.

However historical records state that Hooge was imprisoned after the Qing government launched military campaigns against remnant rebel forces in western China, and he died during his incarceration.