Won Jin
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: December 8, 1962 (62 years old)
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
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
2024
2021
2019
Actor Gil-san
The Battle: Roar to Victory
Action Director
Bongcheon Tiger Lee
Stunt Coordinator
Bongcheon Tiger Lee
Martial Arts Choreographer
Bongcheon Tiger Lee
Stunt Coordinator
Heavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler
Martial Arts Choreographer
Heavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler
Action Director
Heavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler
2018
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2007
2006
Actor Maternity Doctor
Almost Love
Action Director
My Wife Is a Gangster 3
Stunts
My Wife Is a Gangster 3
Stunt Double
My Wife Is a Gangster 3
Stunts
Almost Love
Stunt Coordinator
Almost Love
Martial Arts Choreographer
Almost Love
Martial Arts Choreographer
My Wife Is a Gangster 3
Action Director
Almost Love
Stunt Coordinator
My Wife Is a Gangster 3
Stunt Coordinator
Sunday Seoul
Action Director
Sunday Seoul
Martial Arts Choreographer
Sunday Seoul
2005
2004
Stunt Coordinator
Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun
Stunt Coordinator
The Scarlet Letter
Stunts
Who's Got The Tape?
Action Director
Who's Got The Tape?
Martial Arts Choreographer
Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Scarlet Letter
Action Director
The Scarlet Letter
Stunt Double
Who's Got The Tape?
Stunt Coordinator
Who's Got The Tape?
Martial Arts Choreographer
Who's Got The Tape?
Action Director
Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun
2003
Action Director
My Wife Is A Gangster 2
Stunt Coordinator
My Wife Is A Gangster 2
Stunt Double
My Wife Is A Gangster 2
Stunts
My Wife Is A Gangster 2
Martial Arts Choreographer
My Wife Is A Gangster 2
Action Director
Elysium
Martial Arts Choreographer
Elysium
Stunt Coordinator
Elysium
Stunt Double
Sword In The Moon
Martial Arts Choreographer
Sword In The Moon
Action Director
Romantic Warriors
Stunt Coordinator
Sword In The Moon
Action Director
Sword In The Moon
Stunts
Romantic Warriors
Stunt Coordinator
Romantic Warriors
Stunts
Sword In The Moon
Stunt Double
Romantic Warriors
Martial Arts Choreographer
Romantic Warriors
2002
Actor Invincible
No Problem 2
Stunts
No Problem 2
Martial Arts Choreographer
No Problem 2
Stunt Coordinator
No Problem 2
Martial Arts Choreographer
Emergency Act 19
Action Director
Emergency Act 19
Stunt Double
Emergency Act 19
Stunt Coordinator
Emergency Act 19
Stunt Double
Boss X File
Stunt Double
4 Toes
Stunt Coordinator
Boss X File
Martial Arts Choreographer
4 Toes
Action Director
4 Toes
Martial Arts Choreographer
Boss X File
Stunt Coordinator
4 Toes
Stunts
4 Toes
Stunts
Emergency Act 19
Action Director
Boss X File
Stunts
Boss X File
2001
2000
1999
1998
1996
1995
1993
Actor King Kong
Women on the Run
Actor Yuen Chun
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
Stunts
Women on the Run
Stunts
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
Martial Arts Choreographer
Boy Wong Fei-Hung
Stunts
Boy Wong Fei-Hung
Stunt Coordinator
Boy Wong Fei-Hung
Action Director
Boy Wong Fei-Hung
Stunts
Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk
Action Director
Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk
Stunt Double
Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk
Stunt Coordinator
Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk
Martial Arts Choreographer
Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk
1992
Actor Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
Operation Scorpio
Actor Kidnapper Goblin
Saviour Of The Soul II
Actor Brother of X
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Stunts
Operation Scorpio
Stunts
Saviour Of The Soul II
Martial Arts Choreographer
Operation Scorpio
Stunt Coordinator
Operation Scorpio
Stunts
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman
Action Director
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman
Stunt Coordinator
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman
Martial Arts Choreographer
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman
Stunt Double
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman
Action Director
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Martial Arts Choreographer
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Stunts
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Stunt Coordinator
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
Action Director
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman
Martial Arts Choreographer
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman
Stunts
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman
Stunt Coordinator
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman
Stunt Double
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman
1991
Actor Luk's Mute Sifu
To Catch A Thief
Actor Chinese Fighter
Little Kickboxer
Actor Brother of X
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
Actor Sigma
The Trio Stars
Stunts
To Catch A Thief
Stunts
Little Kickboxer
Martial Arts Choreographer
Little Kickboxer
Stunt Coordinator
Little Kickboxer
Stunt Coordinator
The Trio Stars
Martial Arts Choreographer
The Trio Stars
Stunt Coordinator
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
Martial Arts Choreographer
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
Stunts
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
1990
1989
Actor Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure
Actor Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
Stunts
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure
Stunt Coordinator
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
Stunts
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
Stunt Double
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
Martial Arts Choreographer
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
Stunt Coordinator
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure
Martial Arts Choreographer
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure
