Won Jin
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 8, 1962 (age 63)
- Place of birth
- Seoul, South Korea
- Credits
- 35
South Korean martial arts master known mainly for his role as Sonny Wong in The Scorpion King (aka Operation Scorpio) and his action direction of the My Wife Is A Gangster movie series.
He created a very unique style that was well ahead of it's time, showcasing many techniques used in modern Tricking and he also inspired famous martial art actors such as Scott Adkins and Tony Jaa.
He began learning Taekwondo around age 7 and created his own style of kicking and acrobatics. He was was a big fan of Bruce Lee and fell in love with the nunchaku He would go on to learn Hapkido, Wushu and various other styles.
In late 70s he trained alongside Elton Jeong at the YMCA Mechanical Gymnastics Club and became a member of the Korean martial arts / stunt group Ottogi Martial Arts Team, working on his first movie in 1979. He appeared as a side character in some Korean martial arts movies and in 1988 got his first starring role.
In the early 90's he sent out a demo tape which resulted in David Lai casting him in a few Hong Kong movies, the most notable being The Scorpion King, which secured his place as a cult favourite. After a few films he returned to work in Korea and became one of nation's top action directors. He continues to practice and promote martial arts and has received many awards and commendations for his work.
J.J. Hayden
Known for
My Name
2021TV
Moo-jin's chauffeur
The Suspect
2013Movie
SA1
The Battle: Roar to Victory
2019Movie
Gil-san
China Strike Force
2000Movie
Lee, The Assassin
Operation Scorpio
1992Movie
Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
Almost Love
2006Movie
Maternity Doctor
Filmography
Tiger's Trigger
2024Movie
My Name
2021TV
Moo-jin's chauffeur
Ground Zero
2021Movie
prisoner
The Battle: Roar to Victory
2019Movie
Gil-san
Martial Arts Detective: Chinatown
2015Movie
Kwan Xi-Pei
The Suspect
2013Movie
SA1
Almost Love
2006Movie
Maternity Doctor
No Problem 2
2002Movie
Invincible
China Strike Force
2000Movie
Lee, The Assassin
Venomous
1999Movie
Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
The Expert
1998Movie
Gal Ku-Li
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
1995Movie
Yong-Pal
Women on the Run
1993Movie
King Kong
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
1993Movie
Yuen Chun
Operation Scorpio
1992Movie
Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
Saviour Of The Soul II
1992Movie
Kidnapper Goblin
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
1992Movie
Brother of X
Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
1992Movie
Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
The Trio Stars
1991Movie
Sigma
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
1991Movie
Brother of X
To Catch A Thief
1991Movie
Luk's Mute Sifu
Thunder Ninja Kids 5: Little Kickboxer
1991Movie
Chinese Fighter
The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers
1990Movie
Busboy
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
1989Movie
Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
Brave Trio
1988Movie
Yong (Dragon)
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
1987Movie
Escort Hit With Green Bundle
Imbecile 3
1987Movie
Fighting Waiter In Red
Sadae Shaolin Temple
1984Movie
Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
Master Of Guangdong Hall
1983Movie
Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall
1982Movie
Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
Inchon
1981Movie
Evacuee On Bridge
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
1981Movie
Pickpocket Teen
Bruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu
1979Movie
Green Amazon
Guest Of Black Leopard
1977Movie
Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
Venomous 2
Movie