Won Jin
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1962-12-08 (62 years old)
Place of Birth
Seoul, South Korea
Won Jin
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
Known For
Acting
(2024)
(2021)
Ground Zero
as prisoner
(2019)
The Battle: Roar to Victory
as Gil-san
(2015)
Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown
as Kwan Xi-Pei
(2013)
The Suspect
as SA1
(2006)
Almost Love
as Maternity Doctor
(2002)
No Problem 2
as Invincible
(2000)
China Strike Force
as Lee, The Assassin
(1999)
Venomous
as Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
(1998)
The Expert
as Gal Ku-Li
(1995)
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
as Yong-Pal
(1993)
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
as Yuen Chun
(1993)
Women on the Run
as King Kong
(1992)
Operation Scorpio
as Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
(1992)
Saviour Of The Soul II
as Kidnapper Goblin
(1992)
(1991)
Little Kickboxer
as Chinese Fighter
(1991)
The Trio Stars
as Sigma
(1991)
To Catch A Thief
as Luk's Mute Sifu
(1991)
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
as Brother of X
(1990)
(1989)
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure
as Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
(1989)
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
as Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
(1988)
Dragon Tiger Mouse
as Yong (Dragon)
(1987)
Imbecile 3
as Fighting Waiter In Red
(1987)
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
as Escort Hit With Green Bundle
(1984)
Sadae Shaolin Temple
as Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
(1983)
Master Of Guangdong Hall
as Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
(1982)
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall
as Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
(1981)
Inchon
as Evacuee On Bridge
(1981)
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
as Pickpocket Teen
(1979)
Eighteen Women Fighters of Murim
as Green Amazon
(1977)
Guest Of Black Leopard
as Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
Crew
Venomous 2
Stunts
떴다! 어르신
Director
(2021)
Lotto Share
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2019)
Bongcheon Tiger Lee
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2019)
Heavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2018)
Brothers in Heaven
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2018)
The Princess and the Matchmaker
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(2016)
No Tomorrow
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2015)
Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2014)
Dokdo 512
Director
(2013)
The Suspect
Martial Arts Choreographer
(2013)
Azooma
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2013)
When Winter Screams
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2011)
Choked
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2007)
Beautiful Sunday
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2006)
My Wife Is a Gangster 3
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2006)
Almost Love
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2006)
Sunday Seoul
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2005)
Sad Movie
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2005)
A Bold Family
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2005)
Seoul Raiders
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(2004)
Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2004)
The Scarlet Letter
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2004)
Who's Got The Tape?
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2003)
My Wife Is A Gangster 2
Action Director, Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(2003)
Elysium
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2003)
Romantic Warriors
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2003)
Sword In The Moon
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2002)
No Problem 2
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(2002)
Emergency Act 19
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2002)
Boss X File
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2002)
4 Toes
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(2001)
My Wife Is a Gangster
Action Director, Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(2001)
Born Wild
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(2000)
China Strike Force
Stunts
(2000)
Gen-Y Cops
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(1999)
Venomous
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(1998)
The Expert
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(1996)
The Gate Of Destiny
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(1995)
(1995)
Lynx 2 - Challenger
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(1993)
Women on the Run
Stunts
(1993)
(1993)
Boy Wong Fei-Hung
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(1993)
Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(1992)
Saviour Of The Soul II
Stunts
(1992)
Operation Scorpio
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(1992)
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
(1992)
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman
Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Double
(1991)
To Catch A Thief
Stunts
(1991)
Little Kickboxer
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(1991)
The Trio Stars
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(1991)
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(1990)
The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(1989)
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(1989)
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(1988)
Dragon Tiger Mouse
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
(1987)
(1987)
Imbecile 3
Stunts
(1984)
Sadae Shaolin Temple
Stunts
(1983)
Master Of Guangdong Hall
Stunts
(1982)
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall
Stunts, Stunt Double
(1981)
(1981)
Inchon
Stunts
(1979)
Eighteen Women Fighters of Murim
Stunts, Stunt Double
(1977)
Guest Of Black Leopard
Stunts