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Won Jin

Actor, Additional Credits
Born December 8, 1962 (61 years)
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
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • The Suspect
  • The Battle: Roar to Victory
  • Bruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu
  • Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
  • Thunder Ninja Kids : Little Kickboxer
Known For
  • Sad Movie
  • My Wife Is a Gangster 3
  • My Wife Is a Gangster
  • Sword in the Moon
  • The Scarlet Letter
  • My Wife Is a Gangster 2
  • Mother Vengeance
  • Elysium
  • Operation Scorpio
  • Romantic Warriors
  • Sunday Seoul
  • Beautiful Sunday
  • A Bold Family
  • Who's Got the Tape?
  • No Tomorrow
  • Boss X-File
  • Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
  • Brothers in Heaven
  • The Gate of Destiny
  • Choked

Filmography

2024
2021
My Name (TV Series) · as Moo-Jin's Chauffeur
2019
2015
2013
2006
Almost Love · as Maternity Doctor
2002
No Problem 2 · as Invincible
2000
China Strike Force · as Lee, The Assassin
1993
Women on the Run · as King Kong
1993
1992
Saviour of the Soul II · as Kidnapper Goblin
1992
Operation Scorpio · as Sonny Wong "the Scorpion King"
1992
Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure · as Tak-Shi [footage From 용호취]
1991
1987
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong · as Escort Hit With Green Bundle
1984
Shaolin: The Blood Mission · as Tai Luk-Tong Student (hai Lu Kang Student)
1983
Duel of Ultimate Weapons · as Seub-Deuk's Buddy (song's Buddy)
1982
Dreadnaught Rivals · as Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
1981
Inchon · as Evacuee On Bridge
1981
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha · as Pickpocket Teen
1979
1977
Enter the Invincible Hero · as Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black

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