Won Jin
Acting
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
Known for
Acting35
tvMy Name
2021
Moo-jin's chauffeur
movieGround Zero
2021
prisoner
movieMartial Arts Detective: Chinatown
2015
Kwan Xi-Pei
movieAlmost Love
2006
Maternity Doctor
movieNo Problem 2
2002
Invincible
movieChina Strike Force
2000
Lee, The Assassin
movieVenomous
1999
Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
movieThe Expert
1998
Gal Ku-Li
movieWomen on the Run
1993
King Kong
movieOperation Scorpio
1992
Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
movieSaviour Of The Soul II
1992
Kidnapper Goblin
movieThunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
1992
Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
movieTo Catch A Thief
1991
Luk's Mute Sifu
movieThunder Ninja Kids 5: Little Kickboxer
1991
Chinese Fighter
movieSuper Hong Gil-Dong 3
1989
Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
movieBrave Trio
1988
Yong (Dragon)
moviePark Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
1987
Escort Hit With Green Bundle
movieImbecile 3
1987
Fighting Waiter In Red
movieSadae Shaolin Temple
1984
Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
movieMaster Of Guangdong Hall
1983
Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
movieManager Of The Shaolin Hall
1982
Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
movieInchon
1981
Evacuee On Bridge
movieHitman in the Hand of Buddha
1981
Pickpocket Teen
movieBruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu
1979
Green Amazon
movieGuest Of Black Leopard
1977
Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
Crew67
movieLotto Share
2021
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieBongcheon Tiger Lee
2019
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieHeavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler
2019
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieThe Princess and the Matchmaker
2018
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieBrothers in Heaven
2018
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieNo Tomorrow
2016
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieMartial Arts Detective: Chinatown
2015
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieThe Suspect
2013
Martial Arts Choreographer
movieAzooma
2013
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieWhen Winter Screams
2013
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieChoked
2011
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
tvSmile, Mom
2010
Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
movieBeautiful Sunday
2007
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieMy Wife is a Gangster 3
2006
Martial Arts Choreographer
tvYeon Gaesomun
2006
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieAlmost Love
2006
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieSunday Seoul
2006
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieSad Movie
2005
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieA Bold Family
2005
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieSeoul Raiders
2005
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieThe Scarlet Letter
2004
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieThomas Ahn Joong-Keun
2004
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
tv2004 Human Market
2004
Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
movieWho's Got The Tape?
2004
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieRomantic Warriors
2003
Martial Arts Choreographer
movieMy Wife is a Gangster 2
2003
Martial Arts Choreographer
movieSword In The Moon
2003
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieElysium
2003
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieBoss X File
2002
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieEmergency Act 19
2002
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movie4 Toes
2002
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieNo Problem 2
2002
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieBorn Wild
2001
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieMy Wife is a Gangster
2001
Martial Arts Choreographer
movieGen-Y Cops
2000
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieVenomous
1999
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieThe Expert
1998
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieThe Gate Of Destiny
1996
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieLynx 2 - Challenger
1995
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieBoy Wong Fei-Hung
1993
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieInvincible Fighter Thunderhawk
1993
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieOperation Scorpio
1992
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieSwordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
1992
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieYoung-gu and the Bushman
1992
Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Double
movieThunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
1992
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieThe Trio Stars
1991
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieSwordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
1991
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieThunder Ninja Kids 5: Little Kickboxer
1991
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieThe Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers
1990
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieSuper Hong Gil-Dong 3
1989
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieBrave Trio
1988
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
movieImbecile 3
1987
Stunts
movieManager Of The Shaolin Hall
1982
Stunts, Stunt Double
movieInchon
1981
Stunts
movieBruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu
1979
Stunts, Stunt Double
Directing33
movieLotto Share
2021
Action Director
movieBongcheon Tiger Lee
2019
Action Director
movieHeavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler
2019
Action Director
movieBrothers in Heaven
2018
Action Director
movieNo Tomorrow
2016
Action Director
movieMartial Arts Detective: Chinatown
2015
Action Director
movieDokdo 512
2014
Director
movieAzooma
2013
Action Director
movieWhen Winter Screams
2013
Action Director
movieChoked
2011
Action Director
tvSmile, Mom
2010
Action Director
movieBeautiful Sunday
2007
Action Director
tvYeon Gaesomun
2006
Action Director
movieAlmost Love
2006
Action Director
movieSunday Seoul
2006
Action Director
movieSad Movie
2005
Action Director
movieA Bold Family
2005
Action Director
movieThe Scarlet Letter
2004
Action Director
movieThomas Ahn Joong-Keun
2004
Action Director
tv2004 Human Market
2004
Action Director
movieWho's Got The Tape?
2004
Action Director
movieSword In The Moon
2003
Action Director
movieElysium
2003
Action Director
movieBoss X File
2002
Action Director
movieEmergency Act 19
2002
Action Director
movie4 Toes
2002
Action Director
movieThe Gate Of Destiny
1996
Action Director
movieLynx 2 - Challenger
1995
Action Director
movieBoy Wong Fei-Hung
1993
Action Director
movieInvincible Fighter Thunderhawk
1993
Action Director
movieYoung-gu and the Bushman
1992
Action Director
movieJump Senior
Director