Won Jin

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1962-12-08 (62 years old)

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

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

Actor

2021
Ground Zero

as prisoner

2021
My Name

as Moo-jin's chauffeur

2013
2006
Almost Love

as Maternity Doctor

2002
No Problem 2

as Invincible

2000
China Strike Force

as Lee, The Assassin

1999
Venomous

as Ah Chun [Special Appearance]

1998
The Expert

as Gal Ku-Li

1993
Women on the Run

as King Kong

1992
Operation Scorpio

as Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"

1992
Saviour Of The Soul II

as Kidnapper Goblin

1991
1991
To Catch A Thief

as Luk's Mute Sifu

1991
Little Kickboxer

as Chinese Fighter

1989
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3

as Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper

1989
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure

as Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]

1988
Dragon Tiger Mouse

as Yong (Dragon)

1987
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong

as Escort Hit With Green Bundle

1987
Imbecile 3

as Fighting Waiter In Red

1984
Sadae Shaolin Temple

as Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)

1983
Master Of Guangdong Hall

as Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)

1982
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall

as Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter

1981
Inchon

as Evacuee On Bridge

1981
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha

as Pickpocket Teen

1977
Guest Of Black Leopard

as Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black

Crew

Venomous 2

as Stunts

2021
Lotto Share

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2021
Lotto Share

as Stunt Coordinator

2019
Bongcheon Tiger Lee

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2019
Bongcheon Tiger Lee

as Stunt Coordinator

2019
Heavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler

as Stunt Coordinator

2019
Heavenly Seung: Extreme Brawler

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2018
Brothers in Heaven

as Stunt Coordinator

2018
The Princess and the Matchmaker

as Stunt Coordinator

2018
The Princess and the Matchmaker

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2018
Brothers in Heaven

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2016
No Tomorrow

as Stunt Coordinator

2016
No Tomorrow

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2015
2015
Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2013
The Suspect

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2013
Azooma

as Stunt Coordinator

2013
When Winter Screams

as Stunt Coordinator

2013
When Winter Screams

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2013
Azooma

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2011
Choked

as Stunt Coordinator

2011
Choked

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2010
Smile, Mom

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2010
Smile, Mom

as Stunt Coordinator

2007
Beautiful Sunday

as Stunt Coordinator

2007
Beautiful Sunday

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2006
Almost Love

as Stunt Coordinator

2006
Almost Love

as Stunts

2006
My Wife Is a Gangster 3

as Stunt Coordinator

2006
My Wife Is a Gangster 3

as Stunt Double

2006
My Wife Is a Gangster 3

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2006
Almost Love

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2006
Sunday Seoul

as Stunt Coordinator

2006
Sunday Seoul

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2006
Yeon Gaesomun

as Stunt Coordinator

2006
Yeon Gaesomun

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2005
A Bold Family

as Stunt Coordinator

2005
Sad Movie

as Stunt Coordinator

2005
Seoul Raiders

as Stunts

2005
Sad Movie

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2005
Seoul Raiders

as Stunt Double

2005
Seoul Raiders

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2005
Seoul Raiders

as Stunt Coordinator

2005
A Bold Family

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2004
The Scarlet Letter

as Stunt Coordinator

2004
Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun

as Stunt Coordinator

2004
The Scarlet Letter

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2004
Who's Got The Tape?

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2004
Who's Got The Tape?

as Stunt Coordinator

2004
2004
Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2004
Who's Got The Tape?

as Stunt Double

2004
2004 Human Market

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2004
2004 Human Market

as Stunt Coordinator

2003
My Wife Is A Gangster 2

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2003
My Wife Is A Gangster 2

as Stunt Double

2003
My Wife Is A Gangster 2

as Stunt Coordinator

2003
Elysium

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2003
Elysium

as Stunt Coordinator

2003
Romantic Warriors

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2003
Sword In The Moon

as Stunt Coordinator

2003
2003
Sword In The Moon

as Stunt Double

2003
Sword In The Moon

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2003
2003
Romantic Warriors

as Stunt Double

2003
Romantic Warriors

as Stunt Coordinator

2002
No Problem 2

as Stunts

2002
No Problem 2

as Stunt Coordinator

2002
No Problem 2

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2002
Boss X File

as Stunts

2002
Emergency Act 19

as Stunt Coordinator

2002
Emergency Act 19

as Stunt Double

2002
4 Toes

as Stunt Double

2002
4 Toes

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2002
Boss X File

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2002
2002
Emergency Act 19

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2002
4 Toes

as Stunt Coordinator

2002
4 Toes

as Stunts

2002
Boss X File

as Stunt Coordinator

2002
Boss X File

as Stunt Double

2001
2001
My Wife Is a Gangster

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2001
My Wife Is a Gangster

as Stunt Double

2001
My Wife Is a Gangster

as Stunt Coordinator

2001
Born Wild

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2001
Born Wild

as Stunt Coordinator

2000
2000
Gen-Y Cops

as Martial Arts Choreographer

2000
Gen-Y Cops

as Stunt Coordinator

1999
Venomous

as Stunts

1999
Venomous

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1999
Venomous

as Stunt Coordinator

1998
The Expert

as Stunts

1998
The Expert

as Stunt Coordinator

1998
The Expert

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1996
The Gate Of Destiny

as Stunt Coordinator

1996
The Gate Of Destiny

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1995
Lynx 2 - Challenger

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1995
1995
Lynx 2 - Challenger

as Stunt Coordinator

1993
1993
Boy Wong Fei-Hung

as Stunt Coordinator

1993
1993
Boy Wong Fei-Hung

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1993
Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1993
Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk

as Stunt Coordinator

1993
1992
1992
Operation Scorpio

as Stunt Coordinator

1992
Operation Scorpio

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1992
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman

as Stunt Coordinator

1992
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1992
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman

as Stunt Double

1992
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1992
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman

as Stunt Coordinator

1992
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman

as Stunt Double

1991
1991
1991
Little Kickboxer

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1991
Little Kickboxer

as Stunt Coordinator

1991
The Trio Stars

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1991
The Trio Stars

as Stunt Coordinator

1991
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1990
1989
1989
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1989
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3

as Stunt Coordinator

1989
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3

as Stunt Double

1989
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1988
Dragon Tiger Mouse

as Martial Arts Choreographer

1988
Dragon Tiger Mouse

as Stunt Coordinator

1988
1987
Imbecile 3

as Stunts

1984
1982
1981
Inchon

as Stunts

Director

2021
Lotto Share

as Action Director

2019
Bongcheon Tiger Lee

as Action Director

2019
2018
Brothers in Heaven

as Action Director

2016
No Tomorrow

as Action Director

2015
2014
Dokdo 512

as Director

2013
Azooma

as Action Director

2013
When Winter Screams

as Action Director

2011
Choked

as Action Director

2010
Smile, Mom

as Action Director

2007
Beautiful Sunday

as Action Director

2006
Almost Love

as Action Director

2006
My Wife Is a Gangster 3

as Action Director

2006
Sunday Seoul

as Action Director

2006
Yeon Gaesomun

as Action Director

2005
Sad Movie

as Action Director

2005
A Bold Family

as Action Director

2004
Who's Got The Tape?

as Action Director

2004
Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun

as Action Director

2004
The Scarlet Letter

as Action Director

2004
2004 Human Market

as Action Director

2003
My Wife Is A Gangster 2

as Action Director

2003
Elysium

as Action Director

2003
Romantic Warriors

as Action Director

2003
Sword In The Moon

as Action Director

2002
Emergency Act 19

as Action Director

2002
Boss X File

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

1995
Lynx 2 - Challenger

as Action Director

1993
Boy Wong Fei-Hung

as Action Director

1993
1992
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman

as Action Director

1992
Yeong-Gu And The Bushman

as Action Director