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
Known for
ActingBirthday
December 8, 1962Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
99Place of birth
Seoul, South KoreaAlso 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![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/cDu79RMZveuPvuWh9wxcR339JQu.jpg)
Cast credits
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/l2xBSlJJFq259IsfPsBPXY3HsG4.jpg)
No Problem 2
Invincible![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/7beE2wimzlaTQPMOoTquKNPoymh.jpg)
China Strike Force
Lee, The Assassin![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/40oAViExKiUpp6OxEXeQXboCwgQ.jpg)
Women on the Run
King Kong![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/mB4QnBfYnIyXJcoUrxTU3czQ1iX.jpg)
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
Yuen Chun![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9uXkG1AIIXQZ9WIvWPe0sUibNR.jpg)
Operation Scorpio
Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sF2EWA3QNqOu8IZ9HeOUtw9tQPk.jpg)
Saviour Of The Soul II
Kidnapper Goblin![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sF4q4QCIKdrxvSulYcs3TWu1lGS.jpg)
Master Of Guangdong Hall
Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/7gxiUMSU2GHeA549lmw8IRITIWj.jpg)
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall
Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/zPbqYLCaeGXbkVYgPhKXE79nTK5.jpg)
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
Pickpocket Teen![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/iTQucP327DVjaU9LjfkznYvLecg.jpg)
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure
Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/gdjxkkvKMAZ1x4zaPhdi5BcfYz6.jpg)
Little Kickboxer
Chinese Fighter![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/xtmohH46BLG7Gki5svl5656i5Ga.jpg)
To Catch A Thief
Luk's Mute Sifu![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3PX3P6D2NwO4YvxXLZxCsZuTlYI.jpg)
The Expert
Gal Ku-Li![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/eJKBgrKy6fD5bH5xzihwgYKE44h.jpg)
Venomous
Ah Chun [Special Appearance]![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/r408UAarWowD6DX81taJQ4qNXfO.jpg)
Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown
Kwan Xi-Pei![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/mUwEz2n0as3Q5UW2SeT6vLQ8UtF.jpg)
The Battle: Roar to Victory
Gil-san![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/a2lMK5eoKN4ndHQpgDrS99EqzJY.jpg)
The Suspect
SA1![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/zLWthIm1tPEaahni2KlVSW4YaJR.jpg)
Almost Love
Maternity Doctor![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/lrSeCnVkRQF8GfBtiuVXxDQoswZ.jpg)
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
Yong-Pal![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/paHVYcuOspOJiaWuA3Qx93Au4Go.jpg)
Eighteen Women Fighters of Murim
Green AmazonCrew credits
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/cmg4E3GLJpx6cDOLslFeCZ2ZZRN.jpg)
My Wife Is a Gangster
Action Director, Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/nS3nSiaHzM6fc7yT8Yu7vThNnl9.jpg)
My Wife Is A Gangster 2
Action Director, Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/60KB1DF9d2QlTPs9A59VjMnrpff.jpg)
My Wife Is a Gangster 3
Stunts, Stunt Double, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/zLWthIm1tPEaahni2KlVSW4YaJR.jpg)
Almost Love
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/zPbqYLCaeGXbkVYgPhKXE79nTK5.jpg)
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
Stunts![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/7gxiUMSU2GHeA549lmw8IRITIWj.jpg)
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall
Stunts, Stunt Double![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sF4q4QCIKdrxvSulYcs3TWu1lGS.jpg)
Master Of Guangdong Hall
Stunts![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/iTQucP327DVjaU9LjfkznYvLecg.jpg)
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/xtmohH46BLG7Gki5svl5656i5Ga.jpg)
To Catch A Thief
Stunts![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sF2EWA3QNqOu8IZ9HeOUtw9tQPk.jpg)
Saviour Of The Soul II
Stunts![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9uXkG1AIIXQZ9WIvWPe0sUibNR.jpg)
Operation Scorpio
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/40oAViExKiUpp6OxEXeQXboCwgQ.jpg)
Women on the Run
Stunts![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/mB4QnBfYnIyXJcoUrxTU3czQ1iX.jpg)
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
Stunts![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/lrSeCnVkRQF8GfBtiuVXxDQoswZ.jpg)
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
Stunts![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3PX3P6D2NwO4YvxXLZxCsZuTlYI.jpg)
The Expert
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/eJKBgrKy6fD5bH5xzihwgYKE44h.jpg)
Venomous
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/7beE2wimzlaTQPMOoTquKNPoymh.jpg)
China Strike Force
Stunts![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/l2xBSlJJFq259IsfPsBPXY3HsG4.jpg)
No Problem 2
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/r408UAarWowD6DX81taJQ4qNXfO.jpg)
Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown
Stunts, Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/cCJPJWXJCDddpwC8on5IrlRFaf3.jpg)
The Gate Of Destiny
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5A9TGs6DefDTCX9wzGCmc3OutM7.jpg)
Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun
Stunt Coordinator, Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director