Won Jin
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 (34 titles)
4.0MovieTiger's Trigger
2024
8.2ShowMy Name
Moo-jin's chauffeur · 2021
6.8MovieGround Zero
prisoner · 2021
7.5MovieThe Battle: Roar to Victory
Gil-san · 2019
6.0MovieMartial Arts Detective: Chinatown
Kwan Xi-Pei · 2015
6.9MovieThe Suspect
SA1 · 2013
6.1MovieAlmost Love
Maternity Doctor · 2006
5.7MovieNo Problem 2
Invincible · 2002
5.5MovieChina Strike Force
Lee, The Assassin · 2000
4.0MovieVenomous
Ah Chun [Special Appearance] · 1999
6.0MovieThe Expert
Gal Ku-Li · 1998
4.0MovieA Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
Yong-Pal · 1995
5.1MovieWomen on the Run
King Kong · 1993
5.1MovieHero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
Yuen Chun · 1993
6.4MovieOperation Scorpio
Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King" · 1992
4.8MovieSaviour Of The Soul II
Kidnapper Goblin · 1992
MovieSwordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Brother of X · 1992
5.8MovieThunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취] · 1992
9.0MovieThe Trio Stars
Sigma · 1991
MovieSwordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
Brother of X · 1991
6.2MovieTo Catch A Thief
Luk's Mute Sifu · 1991
5.4MovieThunder Ninja Kids 5: Little Kickboxer
Chinese Fighter · 1991
4.0MovieThe Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers
Busboy · 1990
4.0MovieSuper Hong Gil-Dong 3
Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper · 1989
6.5MovieBrave Trio
Yong (Dragon) · 1988
4.0MoviePark Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
Escort Hit With Green Bundle · 1987
2.0MovieImbecile 3
Fighting Waiter In Red · 1987
5.7MovieSadae Shaolin Temple
Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student) · 1984
5.8MovieMaster Of Guangdong Hall
Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy) · 1983
6.3MovieManager Of The Shaolin Hall
Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter · 1982