Won Jin

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 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
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
8 December 1962
Place of Birth
Seoul, South Korea
Also Known As
원진, Kim Won-Jin, 김원진, Yuen Jung, 元振, Yuen Chun, 元珍, Yuan Zhen, Jin Won, Won-Jin, WonJin, Kim WonJin, "Flying Saucer From Korea", "Sonny The Scorpion", "The Scorpion King", "飛碟來自韓國", Yuan Jin, 元金, Dr. Won Jin

MEDIA

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FILMOGRAPHY

Ground Zero

Ground Zero

2021-06-26Actor
Tiger's Trigger

Tiger's Trigger

2024-03-28
Saviour Of The Soul II

Saviour Of The Soul II

1992-09-03Actor, Stunts
No Problem 2

No Problem 2

2002-02-06Actor, Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time

Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time

1993-06-12Actor, Stunts
Operation Scorpio

Operation Scorpio

1992-09-10Actor, Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Master Of Guangdong Hall

Master Of Guangdong Hall

1983-03-15Actor, Stunts
Women on the Run

Women on the Run

1993-11-04Actor, Stunts
China Strike Force

China Strike Force

2000-12-21Actor, Stunts
Thunder Ninja Kids: Little Kickboxer

Thunder Ninja Kids: Little Kickboxer

1991-01-26Actor, Stunts, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall

Manager Of The Shaolin Hall

1982-12-03Actor, Stunts, Stunt Double
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha

Hitman in the Hand of Buddha

1981-04-14Actor, Stunts
Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure

Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure

1992-01-31Actor, Stunts, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island

A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island

1995-01-12Actor, Stunts
The Suspect

The Suspect

2013-12-24Actor, Martial Arts Choreographer
The Expert

The Expert

1998-04-18Actor, Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown

Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown

2015-07-09Actor, Stunts, Action Director, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
To Catch A Thief

To Catch A Thief

1991-07-12Actor, Stunts
The Battle: Roar to Victory

The Battle: Roar to Victory

2019-08-07Actor
Almost Love

Almost Love

2006-03-26Actor, Stunt Coordinator, Action Director, Stunts, Martial Arts Choreographer
Venomous

Venomous

1999-01-03Actor, Stunts, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
Venomous 2

Venomous 2

Stunts
Eighteen Women Fighters of Murim

Eighteen Women Fighters of Murim

1979-11-04Actor, Stunts, Stunt Double
Inchon

Inchon

1981-05-04Actor, Stunts
Guest Of Black Leopard

Guest Of Black Leopard

1977-12-10Actor, Stunts
Sadae Shaolin Temple

Sadae Shaolin Temple

1984-08-25Actor, Stunts
Imbecile 3

Imbecile 3

1987-07-17Actor, Stunts
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong

Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong

1987-08-22Actor, Stunts
Brave Trio

Brave Trio

1988-12-06Actor, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator, Stunts
The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers

The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers

1990-01-16Actor, Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City

Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City

1991-09-13Actor, Stunts, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port

Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port

1992-07-07Actor, Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3

Super Hong Gil-Dong 3

1989-08-05Actor, Stunts, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Double
The Trio Stars

The Trio Stars

1991-12-21Actor, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
My Name

My Name

2021-10-15Actor
My Wife Is a Gangster 3

My Wife Is a Gangster 3

2006-12-28Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Action Director, Stunt Double, Martial Arts Choreographer
My Wife Is A Gangster 2

My Wife Is A Gangster 2

2003-09-05Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Double, Stunts, Stunt Coordinator
My Wife Is a Gangster

My Wife Is a Gangster

2001-04-19Action Director, Stunts, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator
The Gate Of Destiny

The Gate Of Destiny

1996-10-12Action Director, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter

2004-10-29Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun

Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun

2004-09-10Stunt Coordinator, Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer
Sunday Seoul

Sunday Seoul

2006-02-09Stunt Coordinator, Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer
Beautiful Sunday

Beautiful Sunday

2007-03-29Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
Dokdo 512

Dokdo 512

2014-01-01Director
Boy Wong Fei-Hung

Boy Wong Fei-Hung

1993-10-20Stunt Coordinator, Stunts, Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer
Azooma

Azooma

2013-04-18Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
Lynx 2 - Challenger

Lynx 2 - Challenger

1995-02-07Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunts, Action Director, Stunt Coordinator
A Bold Family

A Bold Family

2005-06-09Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
No Tomorrow

No Tomorrow

2016-03-03Stunt Coordinator, Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer
Born Wild

Born Wild

2001-05-31Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
Elysium

Elysium

2003-02-24Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director, Stunt Coordinator
Gen-Y Cops

Gen-Y Cops

2000-11-17Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
When Winter Screams

When Winter Screams

2013-03-14Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
Bongcheon Tiger Lee

Bongcheon Tiger Lee

2019-11-01Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator, Action Director
Choked

Choked

2011-10-08Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
Brothers in Heaven

Brothers in Heaven

2018-01-17Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
Sad Movie

Sad Movie

2005-10-20Stunt Coordinator, Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer
Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk

Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk

1993-06-08Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Action Director, Stunt Double
Who's Got The Tape?

Who's Got The Tape?

2004-02-27Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator, Action Director, Stunts, Stunt Double
Romantic Warriors

Romantic Warriors

2003-12-05Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunts, Action Director, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator
Sword In The Moon

Sword In The Moon

2003-07-15Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Double, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunts, Action Director
Boss X File

Boss X File

2002-09-06Stunts, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director, Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Double
Emergency Act 19

Emergency Act 19

2002-07-19Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Double, Stunts, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
4 Toes

4 Toes

2002-05-10Stunt Double, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator, Stunts, Action Director
Seoul Raiders

Seoul Raiders

2005-02-05Stunts, Stunt Double, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
The Princess and the Matchmaker

The Princess and the Matchmaker

2018-02-28Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer
Heavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler

Heavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler

2019-10-24Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director
Lotto Share

Lotto Share

2021-04-30Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director, Stunt Coordinator
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman

Yeong-Gu And The Bushman

1992-03-10Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Double
Jump Senior

Jump Senior

Director
Smile, Mom

Smile, Mom

2010-11-06Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
2004 Human Market

2004 Human Market

2004-03-08Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator
Yeon Gaesomun

Yeon Gaesomun

2006-06-08Stunt Coordinator, Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer
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