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Won Jin
Actor

Won Jin

8 Dec 1962Born
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Seoul, South KoreaBirthplace

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.

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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.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. TBAVenomous 2Film
  2. TBAJump SeniorFilm: Director
  3. 2024Tiger's TriggerFilm
  4. 2021My NameSeries: Moo-jin's chauffeur (1 episode)
  5. 2021Ground ZeroFilm: prisoner
  6. 2019The Battle: Roar to VictoryFilm: Gil-san
  7. 2015Martial Arts Detective: ChinatownFilm: Kwan Xi-Pei
  8. 2014Dokdo 512Film: Director
  9. 2013The SuspectFilm: SA1
  10. 2006Almost LoveFilm: Maternity Doctor
  11. 2002No Problem 2Film: Invincible
  12. 2000China Strike ForceFilm: Lee, The Assassin
  13. 1999VenomousFilm: Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
  14. 1998The ExpertFilm: Gal Ku-Li
  15. 1995A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The IslandFilm: Yong-Pal
  16. 1993Women on the RunFilm: King Kong
  17. 1993Hero - Beyond the Boundary of TimeFilm: Yuen Chun
  18. 1992Operation ScorpioFilm: Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
  19. 1992Saviour Of The Soul IIFilm: Kidnapper Goblin
  20. 1992Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The PortFilm: Brother of X
  21. 1992Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden AdventureFilm: Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
  22. 1991The Trio StarsFilm: Sigma
  23. 1991Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the CityFilm: Brother of X
  24. 1991To Catch A ThiefFilm: Luk's Mute Sifu
  25. 1991Thunder Ninja Kids 5: Little KickboxerFilm: Chinese Fighter
  26. 1990The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light BrothersFilm: Busboy
  27. 1989Super Hong Gil-Dong 3Film: Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
  28. 1988Brave TrioFilm: Yong (Dragon)
  29. 1987Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-JeongFilm: Escort Hit With Green Bundle
  30. 1987Imbecile 3Film: Fighting Waiter In Red
  31. 1984Sadae Shaolin TempleFilm: Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
  32. 1983Master Of Guangdong HallFilm: Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
  33. 1982Manager Of The Shaolin HallFilm: Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
  34. 1981InchonFilm: Evacuee On Bridge
  35. 1981Hitman in the Hand of BuddhaFilm: Pickpocket Teen
  36. 1979Bruce Lee's Ways of Kung FuFilm: Green Amazon
  37. 1977Guest Of Black LeopardFilm: Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black

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