Won Jin

Born: 1962-12-08

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


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Ground Zero

as prisoner
Released: 2021-06-26

A short action movie depicting the '1983 Hosan Prison Riot,' an important event in the 'PUBG...

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The Suspect

as SA1
Released: 2013-12-24

Betrayed and on the run, a former North Korean agent tries to seek revenge on the man who killed...

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The Battle: Roar to Victory

as Gil-san
Released: 2019-08-07

Over a 4 day period, a fierce battle takes place between Korean independence militias and...

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Inchon

as Evacuee On Bridge
Released: 1981-05-04

Gen. Douglas MacArthur leads a Korean War campaign, and the war tests a married couple's...

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Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time

as Yuen Chun
Released: 1993-06-12

Wai Siu-Bo travels to the future on a mission to cure the emperor's illness.

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Operation Scorpio

as Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
Released: 1992-09-10

Budding comic book artist Yu Shu finds himself living out the fantasies of his alternate world...

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China Strike Force

as Lee, The Assassin
Released: 2000-12-21

A young Chinese Security Officer, Darren, is called for Team 808, which fights against the...

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Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure

as Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
Released: 1989-01-01

Cut and paste ninja movie. The original was the 1988 Korean movie 용호취 starring Won Jin "The...

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Women on the Run

as King Kong
Released: 1993-11-04

The plot includes the plight of two women who both find themselves betrayed by the men they...

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Guest Of Black Leopard

as Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
Released: 1977-12-10

The nation called Hocheonpyo transports gold in the village of Korean vagabonds in Manchuria to...

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Little Kickboxer

as Chinese Fighter
Released: 1991-01-26

A young boy learns Tae Kwon Do, not only to defeat the gangsters threatening his family, but...

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Almost Love

as Maternity Doctor
Released: 2006-03-26

Ji-hwan is a taekwondo student with a part time job as a stunt man, who dreams of becoming...

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Tiger's Trigger

as uncredited
Released: 2024-03-28

A girl is in a hospital room caring for her hopeless mother. When the girl is tired of her life,...

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Hitman in the Hand of Buddha

as Pickpocket Teen
Released: 1981-04-14

A country bumpkin arrives to help his brother's rice business. Things get out of hand while a...

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No Problem 2

as Invincible
Released: 2002-02-06

Kimura wins a trip to Hong Kong, but once he arrives, he is mistaken as a hitman and is assigned...

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Saviour Of The Soul II

as Kidnapper Goblin
Released: 1992-09-03

Ching-yan lives with his young protege Tim and an inventor referred to only as The Doctor. One...

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Sadae Shaolin Temple

as Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
Released: 1984-08-25

A general goes on a search for a book that reveals the names of revolutionaries in the area,...

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Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown

as Kwan Xi-Pei
Released: 2015-07-09

Chinatown is a place where crime and betrayal are rampant. Violent crime detective Ko...

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Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong

as Escort Hit With Green Bundle
Released: 1987-08-22

Chun-bo and Bong-dal are members of a bandit who voluntarily claim to be Im Kek-jeong's...

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To Catch A Thief

as Luk's Mute Sifu
Released: 1991-07-12

Developer Ms. Cheung (Carol 'Do Do' Cheng) yearns for a quieter life in Hong Kong and moves to...

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The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers

as Busboy
Released: 1990-01-16

Miss Jin, a female detective, meets the head of a human trafficking organization in an...

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Imbecile 3

as Fighting Waiter In Red
Released: 1987-07-17

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Manager Of The Shaolin Hall

as Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
Released: 1982-12-03

Mang-wol, a master of martial arts, has doubts about the life he has led. Taking Yong, the son...

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Master Of Guangdong Hall

as Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
Released: 1983-03-15

The evil Dong Won has unbeatable kicking legs and proudly travels the land proving his...

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Eighteen Women Fighters of Murim

as Green Amazon
Released: 1979-11-04

A ruthless Warlord from Manchuria builds a martial arts labyrinth that contains 18 martial art...

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Super Hong Gil-Dong 3

as Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
Released: 1989-08-05

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The Trio Stars

as Sigma
Released: 1991-12-21

Korean movie.

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Dragon Tiger Mouse

as Yong (Dragon)
Released: 1988-12-06

Korean martial arts movie starring Won Jin "The Scorpion King". Later this movie was cut...

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The Expert

as Gal Ku-Li
Released: 1998-04-18

Korean martial arts movie staring Won Jin "The Scorpion King". The background of the period was...

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Venomous

as Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
Released: 1999-01-03

Korean martial arts movie starring Ricky Jun and Lee In-Seop. Special guest Won Jin "The...

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Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port

as Brother of X
Released: 1992-07-07

Korean movie.

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A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island

as Yong-Pal
Released: 1995-01-12

The fists of Taekwondo boys explode on a remote uninhabited island...!! The Taekwondo...

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Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City

as Brother of X
Released: 1991-09-13

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My Name

as Moo-jin's chauffeur
First aired: 2021-10-15

Following her father's murder, a revenge-driven woman puts her trust in a powerful crime boss —...

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