Won Jin
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
Acting
TV
My Name
as Moo-jin's chauffeur
2021
Movie
The Suspect
as SA1
2013
Movie
The Battle: Roar to Victory
as Gil-san
2019
Movie
China Strike Force
as Lee, The Assassin
2000
Movie
Operation Scorpio
as Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
1992
Movie
Almost Love
as Maternity Doctor
2006
Movie
Inchon
as Evacuee On Bridge
1981
Movie
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
as Yuen Chun
1993
Movie
Ground Zero
as prisoner
2021
Movie
Women on the Run
as King Kong
1993
Movie
Saviour Of The Soul II
as Kidnapper Goblin
1992
Movie
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
as Pickpocket Teen
1981
Movie
Thunder Ninja Kids 5: Little Kickboxer
as Chinese Fighter
1991
Movie
No Problem 2
as Invincible
2002
Movie
Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
as Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
1992
Movie
Bruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu
as Green Amazon
1979
Movie
Guest Of Black Leopard
as Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
1977
Movie
To Catch A Thief
as Luk's Mute Sifu
1991
Movie
Sadae Shaolin Temple
as Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
1984
Movie
Master Of Guangdong Hall
as Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
1983
Movie
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall
as Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
1982
Movie
Tiger's Trigger
2024
Movie
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
as Yong-Pal
1995
Movie
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
as Escort Hit With Green Bundle
1987
Crew
Movie
The Suspect
Martial Arts Choreographer
2013
Movie
The Princess and the Matchmaker
Stunt Coordinator
2018
Movie
My Wife Is a Gangster
Action Director
2001
Movie
Sad Movie
Stunt Coordinator
2005
Movie
Seoul Raiders
Stunts
2005
Movie
My Wife Is a Gangster 3
Stunts
2006
Movie
Sword In The Moon
Stunts
2003
Movie
The Scarlet Letter
Stunt Coordinator
2004
Movie
My Wife Is A Gangster 2
Action Director
2003
Movie
China Strike Force
Stunts
2000
Movie
Operation Scorpio
Stunts
1992
Movie
Gen-Y Cops
Stunt Coordinator
2000