Won Jin
Actor · Born December 8, 1962 · Seoul, South Korea
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
Acted in 34
2020s
- 2024
Tiger's Trigger
Movie
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
- 2015
Martial Arts Detective: Chinatown
Kwan Xi-Pei
- 2013
2000s
- 2006
Almost Love
Maternity Doctor
- 2002
No Problem 2
Invincible
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Venomous
Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
- 1998
The Expert
Gal Ku-Li
- 1995
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
Yong-Pal
- 1993
Women on the Run
King Kong
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
Yuen Chun
- 1992
Saviour Of The Soul II
Kidnapper Goblin
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Brother of X
Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
- 1991
The Trio Stars
Sigma
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
Brother of X
To Catch A Thief
Luk's Mute Sifu
Thunder Ninja Kids 5: Little Kickboxer
Chinese Fighter
- 1990
The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers
Busboy
1980s
- 1989
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
- 1988
Brave Trio
Yong (Dragon)
- 1987
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
Escort Hit With Green Bundle
Imbecile 3
Fighting Waiter In Red
- 1984
Sadae Shaolin Temple
Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
Inchon
Evacuee On Bridge
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
Pickpocket Teen
1970s
- 1979
Bruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu
Green Amazon
- 1977
Guest Of Black Leopard
Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
Other crew 67
2020s
- 2021
Lotto Share
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
2010s
- 2019
Bongcheon Tiger Lee
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Heavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 2018
Brothers in Heaven
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 2016
No Tomorrow
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 2015
Martial Arts Detective: Chinatown
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 2013
When Winter Screams
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2007
- 2006
Almost Love
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Sunday Seoul
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 2005
Sad Movie
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
A Bold Family
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 2004
Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Who's Got The Tape?
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 2003
My Wife is a Gangster 2
Martial Arts Choreographer
Elysium
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 2002
Boss X File
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Emergency Act 19
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
4 Toes
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
No Problem 2
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 2001
Born Wild
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 2000
1990s
- 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
- 1995
Lynx 2 - Challenger
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
Stunts
- 1994
Grandma Cop
Stunt Coordinator
- 1993
Women on the Run
Stunts
Boy Wong Fei-Hung
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
Stunts
Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 1992
Saviour Of The Soul II
Stunts
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Young-gu and the Bushman
Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Double
Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 1991
The Trio Stars
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
To Catch A Thief
Stunts
Thunder Ninja Kids 5: Little Kickboxer
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 1990
The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
1980s
- 1989
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 1988
Brave Trio
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
- 1987
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
Stunts
Imbecile 3
Stunts
- 1984
Sadae Shaolin Temple
Stunts
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
Inchon
Stunts
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
Stunts
1970s
- 1979
Bruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu
Stunts, Stunt Double
- 1977
Guest Of Black Leopard
Stunts
Directed 32
2020s
- 2021
Lotto Share
Action Director
2010s
- 2019
Bongcheon Tiger Lee
Action Director
Heavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler
Action Director
- 2018
Brothers in Heaven
Action Director
- 2016
No Tomorrow
Action Director
- 2015
Martial Arts Detective: Chinatown
Action Director
- 2014
Dokdo 512
Director
- 2013
When Winter Screams
Action Director
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2007
- 2006
Almost Love
Action Director
Sunday Seoul
Action Director
- 2005
Sad Movie
Action Director
A Bold Family
Action Director
- 2004
Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun
Action Director
Who's Got The Tape?
Action Director
- 2003
Elysium
Action Director
- 2002
Boss X File
Action Director
Emergency Act 19
Action Director
4 Toes
Action Director
1990s
- 1996
The Gate Of Destiny
Action Director
- 1995
Lynx 2 - Challenger
Action Director
- 1993
Boy Wong Fei-Hung
Action Director
Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk
Action Director
- 1992
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Action Director
Young-gu and the Bushman
Action Director
No release date
Jump Senior
Director