Won Jin

Biography

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 natio…

Movies & TV Shows

1. My Name (2021) — Moo-jin's chauffeur
2. The Suspect (2013) — SA1
3. The Battle: Roar to Victory (2019) — Gil-san
4. China Strike Force (2000) — Lee, The Assassin
5. Operation Scorpio (1992) — Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
6. Almost Love (2006) — Maternity Doctor
7. Women on the Run (1993) — King Kong
8. Inchon (1981) — Evacuee On Bridge
9. Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time (1993) — Yuen Chun
10. Ground Zero (2021) — prisoner
11. Saviour Of The Soul II (1992) — Kidnapper Goblin
12. Hitman in the Hand of Buddha (1981) — Pickpocket Teen
13. Thunder Ninja Kids 5: Little Kickboxer (1991) — Chinese Fighter
14. No Problem 2 (2002) — Invincible
15. Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure (1992) — Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
16. Bruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu (1979) — Green Amazon
17. Guest Of Black Leopard (1977) — Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
18. To Catch A Thief (1991) — Luk's Mute Sifu
19. Sadae Shaolin Temple (1984) — Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
20. Master Of Guangdong Hall (1983) — Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
21. Manager Of The Shaolin Hall (1982) — Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
22. Tiger's Trigger (2024)
23. A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island (1995) — Yong-Pal
24. Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong (1987) — Escort Hit With Green Bundle
25. Brave Trio (1988) — Yong (Dragon)
26. The Expert (1998) — Gal Ku-Li
27. Venomous (1999) — Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
28. Martial Arts Detective: Chinatown (2015) — Kwan Xi-Pei
29. Venomous 2
30. Imbecile 3 (1987) — Fighting Waiter In Red
31. The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers (1990) — Busboy
32. Super Hong Gil-Dong 3 (1989) — Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
33. The Trio Stars (1991) — Sigma
34. Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City (1991) — Brother of X
35. Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port (1992) — Brother of X

Directed

1. Dokdo 512 (2014) — Director
2. Jump Senior — Director