Won Jin
Acting • Born 1962-12-08
Biography
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
Filmography
35 credits
Ground Zero
Movie • 2021
prisoner
Tiger's Trigger
Movie • 2024
Saviour Of The Soul II
Movie • 1992
Kidnapper Goblin
No Problem 2
Movie • 2002
Invincible
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
Movie • 1993
Yuen Chun
Operation Scorpio
Movie • 1992
Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
Master Of Guangdong Hall
Movie • 1983
Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
Women on the Run
Movie • 1993
King Kong
China Strike Force
Movie • 2000
Lee, The Assassin
Thunder Ninja Kids: Little Kickboxer
Movie • 1991
Chinese Fighter
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall
Movie • 1982
Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
Movie • 1981
Pickpocket Teen
Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
Movie • 1992
Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
Movie • 1995
Yong-Pal
The Suspect
Movie • 2013
SA1
The Expert
Movie • 1998
Gal Ku-Li
Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown
Movie • 2015
Kwan Xi-Pei
To Catch A Thief
Movie • 1991
Luk's Mute Sifu
The Battle: Roar to Victory
Movie • 2019
Gil-san
Almost Love
Movie • 2006
Maternity Doctor
Venomous
Movie • 1999
Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
Venomous 2
Movie
Bruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu
Movie • 1979
Green Amazon
Inchon
Movie • 1981
Evacuee On Bridge
Guest Of Black Leopard
Movie • 1977
Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
Sadae Shaolin Temple
Movie • 1984
Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
Imbecile 3
Movie • 1987
Fighting Waiter In Red
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
Movie • 1987
Escort Hit With Green Bundle
Brave Trio
Movie • 1988
Yong (Dragon)
The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers
Movie • 1990
Busboy
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
Movie • 1991
Brother of X
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Movie • 1992
Brother of X
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
Movie • 1989
Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
The Trio Stars
Movie • 1991
Sigma
My Name
TV • 2021
Moo-jin's chauffeur