Won Jin
Acting
🎂 1962-12-08
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
Cast credits(35)
Moo-jin's chauffeur
2021
SA1
2013
Lee, The Assassin
2000
prisoner
2021
King Kong
1993
Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
1992
Yuen Chun
1993
Gil-san
2019
Pickpocket Teen
1981
Escort Hit With Green Bundle
1987
Green Amazon
1979
Kidnapper Goblin
1992
Kwan Xi-Pei
2015
Luk's Mute Sifu
1991
Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
1977
Evacuee On Bridge
1981
Busboy
1990
Yong (Dragon)
1988
Chinese Fighter
1991
Sigma
1991
Gal Ku-Li
1998
Yong-Pal
1995
Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
1999
Brother of X
1991
2024
Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
1989
Invincible
2002
Fighting Waiter In Red
1987
Brother of X
1992
Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
1989
Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
1984
Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
1982
Maternity Doctor
2006
Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
1983
Directing (37)
Action Director
2004
Action Director
2006
Action Director
2006
Action Director
2010
Action Director
2005
Action Director
2001
Action Director
2003
Action Director
2004
Action Director
2007
Action Director
2003
Action Director
2006
Action Director
2013
Action Director
2003
Action Director
2016
Action Director
2002
Action Director
2003
Action Director
2019
Action Director
2013
Action Director
2015
Action Director
1996
Action Director
2002
Action Director
1992
Action Director
2005
Action Director
2018
Action Director
2021
Action Director
2002
Action Director
2004
Action Director
1993
Action Director
1992
Action Director
2011
Action Director
1995
Action Director
1993
Action Director
2006
Action Director
2004
Action Director
2019
Director
2014
Director
Crew (159)
Martial Arts Choreographer
2004
Stunt Coordinator
2004
Martial Arts Choreographer
2013
Stunt Coordinator
2006
Martial Arts Choreographer
2006
Martial Arts Choreographer
2000
Stunt Coordinator
2000
Stunts
2000
Stunts
2006
Stunt Coordinator
2006
Stunt Double
2006
Martial Arts Choreographer
2006
Martial Arts Choreographer
2010
Stunt Coordinator
2010
Stunt Coordinator
2005
Martial Arts Choreographer
2005
Stunts
2001
Martial Arts Choreographer
2001
Stunt Double
2001
Stunt Coordinator
2001
Stunts
1993
Stunts
1992
Stunt Coordinator
1992
Martial Arts Choreographer
1992
Stunts
1993
Stunts
1981
Stunts
2005
Stunt Double
2005
Martial Arts Choreographer
2005
Stunt Coordinator
2005
Stunt Coordinator
2018
Martial Arts Choreographer
2018
Stunt Coordinator
2003
Stunt Double
2003
Martial Arts Choreographer
2003
Stunts
2003
Stunt Coordinator
2004
Martial Arts Choreographer
2004
Stunt Coordinator
2007
Martial Arts Choreographer
2007
Martial Arts Choreographer
2003
Stunts
2003
Stunt Double
2003
Stunt Coordinator
2003
Martial Arts Choreographer
2001
Stunt Coordinator
2001
Stunt Coordinator
2006
Martial Arts Choreographer
2006
Stunt Coordinator
2013
Martial Arts Choreographer
2013
Martial Arts Choreographer
2003
Stunt Coordinator
2003
Stunt Coordinator
2016
Martial Arts Choreographer
2016
Stunts
1987
Stunts
2002
Martial Arts Choreographer
2002
Stunt Coordinator
2002
Stunt Double
2002
Martial Arts Choreographer
2003
Stunt Double
2003
Stunts
2003
Stunt Coordinator
2003
Stunts
1979
Stunt Double
1979
Martial Arts Choreographer
2019
Stunt Coordinator
2019
Stunts
1992
Stunt Coordinator
2013
Martial Arts Choreographer
2013
Stunts
2015
Stunt Coordinator
2015
Martial Arts Choreographer
2015
Stunt Coordinator
1996
Martial Arts Choreographer
1996
Stunts
1991
Stunts
1977
Stunts
1981
Stunts
1990
Stunt Coordinator
1990
Martial Arts Choreographer
1990
Stunt Double
2002
Martial Arts Choreographer
2002
Stunt Coordinator
2002
Stunts
2002
Martial Arts Choreographer
1992
Stunts
1992
Stunt Coordinator
1992
Stunt Double
1992
Stunt Coordinator
2005
Martial Arts Choreographer
2005
Martial Arts Choreographer
1988
Stunt Coordinator
1988
Stunts
1988
Stunt Coordinator
2018
Martial Arts Choreographer
2018
Stunts
1991
Martial Arts Choreographer
1991
Stunt Coordinator
1991
Martial Arts Choreographer
2021
Stunt Coordinator
2021
Stunt Coordinator
2002
Stunt Double
2002
Stunts
2002
Martial Arts Choreographer
2002
Martial Arts Choreographer
1991
Stunt Coordinator
1991
Stunts
1998
Stunt Coordinator
1998
Martial Arts Choreographer
1998
Stunts
1995
Stunts
1999
Martial Arts Choreographer
1999
Stunt Coordinator
1999
Stunts
1991
Martial Arts Choreographer
1991
Stunt Coordinator
1991
Stunt Coordinator
2004
Martial Arts Choreographer
2004
Stunts
1989
Martial Arts Choreographer
1989
Stunt Coordinator
1989
Stunt Coordinator
1993
Stunts
1993
Martial Arts Choreographer
1993
Stunts
2002
Stunt Coordinator
2002
Martial Arts Choreographer
2002
Stunts
1987
Stunts
1992
Stunt Coordinator
1992
Martial Arts Choreographer
1992
Stunts
1989
Martial Arts Choreographer
1989
Stunt Coordinator
1989
Stunt Double
1989
Stunts
Stunt Coordinator
2011
Martial Arts Choreographer
2011
Martial Arts Choreographer
1995
Stunts
1995
Stunt Coordinator
1995
Martial Arts Choreographer
1993
Stunts
1993
Stunt Coordinator
1993
Stunt Double
1993
Stunts
1984
Stunts
1982
Stunt Double
1982
Stunt Coordinator
2006
Stunts
2006
Martial Arts Choreographer
2006
Stunts
1983
Martial Arts Choreographer
2004
Stunt Coordinator
2004
Stunts
2004
Stunt Double
2004
Stunt Coordinator
2019
Martial Arts Choreographer
2019