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Won Jin‌

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Birthday

calendar1962-12-08

Popularity

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Won Jin

Seoul, South Korea

Won Jin

Seoul, South Korea

Gender

Male

Birthday

calendar1962-12-08

Popularity

star2.2

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

Movie Credits

Ground Zero

Ground Zero‌
star6.7
calendar 2021

Tiger's Trigger

Tiger's Trigger‌
star4.0
calendar 2024

Saviour Of The Soul II

Saviour Of The Soul II‌
star4.0
calendar 1992

No Problem 2

No Problem 2‌
star5.0
calendar 2002

Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time

Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time‌
star4.6
calendar 1993

Operation Scorpio

Operation Scorpio‌
star6.3
calendar 1992

Master Of Guangdong Hall

Master Of Guangdong Hall‌
star5.5
calendar 1983

Women on the Run

Women on the Run‌
star4.0
calendar 1993

China Strike Force

China Strike Force‌
star5.3
calendar 2000

Little Kickboxer

Little Kickboxer‌
star4.7
calendar 1991

Manager Of The Shaolin Hall

Manager Of The Shaolin Hall‌
star7.0
calendar 1982

Hitman in the Hand of Buddha

Hitman in the Hand of Buddha‌
star5.4
calendar 1981

Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure

Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure‌
star6.0
calendar 1989

A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island

A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island‌
star4.0
calendar 1995

The Suspect

The Suspect‌
star6.8
calendar 2013

The Expert

The Expert‌
star6.0
calendar 1998

Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown

Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown‌
star6.0
calendar 2015

To Catch A Thief

To Catch A Thief‌
star6.0
calendar 1991

The Battle: Roar to Victory

The Battle: Roar to Victory‌
star7.2
calendar 2019

Almost Love

Almost Love‌
star6.4
calendar 2006

Venomous

Venomous‌
star4.0
calendar 1999

Venomous 2

Venomous 2‌
star10.0
calendar

Eighteen Women Fighters of Murim

Eighteen Women Fighters of Murim‌
star3.4
calendar 1979

Inchon

Inchon‌
star3.8
calendar 1981

Guest Of Black Leopard

Guest Of Black Leopard‌
star7.0
calendar 1977

Sadae Shaolin Temple

Sadae Shaolin Temple‌
star4.9
calendar 1984

Imbecile 3

Imbecile 3‌
star2.0
calendar 1987

Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong

Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong‌
star4.0
calendar 1987

Dragon Tiger Mouse

Dragon Tiger Mouse‌
star6.0
calendar 1988

The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers

The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers‌
star4.0
calendar 1990

Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City

Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City‌
star0.0
calendar 1991

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
star0.0
calendar 1992

Super Hong Gil-Dong 3

Super Hong Gil-Dong 3‌
star4.0
calendar 1989

The Trio Stars

The Trio Stars‌
star0.0
calendar 1991

Tv Credits

My Name

My Name‌
star8.2
calendar 2021