
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
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- 2024 ยทTiger's Triggeras
- 2021 ยทMy Nameas Moo-jin's chauffeur
- 2021 ยทGround Zeroas prisoner
- 2019 ยทThe Battle: Roar to Victoryas Gil-san
- 2015 ยทMartial Arts Detective : Chinatownas Kwan Xi-Pei
- 2013 ยทThe Suspectas SA1
- 2006 ยทAlmost Loveas Maternity Doctor
- 2002 ยทNo Problem 2as Invincible
- 2000 ยทChina Strike Forceas Lee, The Assassin
- 1999 ยทVenomousas Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
- 1998 ยทThe Expertas Gal Ku-Li
- 1995 ยทA Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Islandas Yong-Pal
- 1993 ยทWomen on the Runas King Kong
- 1993 ยทHero - Beyond the Boundary of Timeas Yuen Chun
- 1992 ยทOperation Scorpioas Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
- 1992 ยทSaviour Of The Soul IIas Kidnapper Goblin
- 1992 ยทSwordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Portas Brother of X
- 1991 ยทThe Trio Starsas Sigma
- 1991 ยทSwordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the Cityas Brother of X
- 1991 ยทTo Catch A Thiefas Luk's Mute Sifu
- 1991 ยทLittle Kickboxeras Chinese Fighter
- 1990 ยทThe Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothersas Busboy
- 1989 ยทSuper Hong Gil-Dong 3as Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
- 1989 ยทThunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventureas Tak-Shi [Footage From ์ฉํธ์ทจ]
- 1988 ยทDragon Tiger Mouseas Yong (Dragon)
- 1987 ยทPark Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeongas Escort Hit With Green Bundle
- 1987 ยทImbecile 3as Fighting Waiter In Red
- 1984 ยทSadae Shaolin Templeas Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
- 1983 ยทMaster Of Guangdong Hallas Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
- 1982 ยทManager Of The Shaolin Hallas Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
- 1981 ยทInchonas Evacuee On Bridge
- 1981 ยทHitman in the Hand of Buddhaas Pickpocket Teen
- 1979 ยทEighteen Women Fighters of Murimas Green Amazon
- 1977 ยทGuest Of Black Leopardas Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
- Future ยทVenomous 2as