WJ
Won Jin
Actor, Additional CreditsBorn December 8, 1962 (63 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.
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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
Known For
Won Jin Filmography
| 2021 | My Name (TV Series) · as Moo-Jin's Chauffeur |
| 2019 | The Battle: Roar to Victory · as Gil-San |
| 2013 | The Suspect · as Sa1 |
| 2006 | Almost Love · as Maternity Doctor |
| 2002 | No Problem 2 · as Invincible |
| 2000 | China Strike Force · as Lee, The Assassin |
| 1998 | The Expert · as Gal Ku-Li |
| 1993 | Women on the Run · as King Kong |
| 1993 | Hero Beyond the Boundary of Time · as Yuen Chun |
| 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 | To Catch a Thief · as Luk's Mute Sifu |
| 1991 | Thunder Ninja Kids : Little Kickboxer · as Chinese Fighter |
| 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 | Bruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu · as Green Amazon |
| 1977 | Enter the Invincible Hero · as Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black |
| 2019 | Bongcheon Tiger Lee · as Action Director |
| 2019 | Heavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler · as Action Director |
| 2017 | Brothers in Heaven · as Action Director |
| 2016 | No Tomorrow · as Action Director |
| 2013 | When Winter Screams · as Action Director |
| 2012 | Mother Vengeance · as Action Director |
| 2011 | Choked · as Action Director |
| 2007 | Beautiful Sunday · as Action Director |
| 2006 | My Wife Is a Gangster 3 · as Action Director |
| 2006 | Yeon Gaesomun (TV Series) · as Action Director |
| 2006 | Almost Love · as Action Director |
| 2005 | Sad Movie · as Action Director |
| 2005 | Sunday Seoul · as Action Director |
| 2005 | A Bold Family · as Action Director |
| 2004 | The Scarlet Letter · as Action Director |
| 2004 | Who's Got the Tape? · as Action Director |
| 2003 | Romantic Warriors · as Action Director |
| 2003 | My Wife Is a Gangster 2 · as Action Director |
| 2003 | Elysium · as Action Director |
| 2003 | Sword in the Moon · as Action Director |
| 2002 | Boss X-File · as Action Director |
| 2002 | Emergency Act 19 · as Action Director |
| 2002 | 4 Toes · as Action Director |
| 2001 | My Wife Is a Gangster · as Action Director |
| 1996 | The Gate of Destiny · as Action Director |