Won Jin
Born
December 8, 1962 (62 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Seoul, South Korea
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
Tiger's Trigger
2024
My Name
Moo-jin's chauffeur · (1 episode)
2021
Ground Zero
prisoner
2021
The Battle: Roar to Victory
Gil-san
2019
Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown
Kwan Xi-Pei
2015
The Suspect
SA1
2013
Almost Love
Maternity Doctor
2006
No Problem 2
Invincible
2002
China Strike Force
Lee, The Assassin
2000
Venomous
Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
1999
The Expert
Gal Ku-Li
1998
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
Yong-Pal
1995
Women on the Run
King Kong
1993
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
Yuen Chun
1993
Operation Scorpio
Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
1992
Saviour Of The Soul II
Kidnapper Goblin
1992
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Brother of X
1992
The Trio Stars
Sigma
1991
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
Brother of X
1991
To Catch A Thief
Luk's Mute Sifu
1991
Little Kickboxer
Chinese Fighter
1991
The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers
Busboy
1990
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
1989
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure
Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
1989
Dragon Tiger Mouse
Yong (Dragon)
1988
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
Escort Hit With Green Bundle
1987
Imbecile 3
Fighting Waiter In Red
1987
Sadae Shaolin Temple
Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
1984
Master Of Guangdong Hall
Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
1983
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall
Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
1982
Inchon
Evacuee On Bridge
1981
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
Pickpocket Teen
1981
Venomous 2
Eighteen Women Fighters of Murim
Green Amazon
1979
Guest Of Black Leopard
Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
1977