Won Jin

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

December 8, 1962 (age 63)

Place of Birth

Seoul, South Korea

Also Known As

원진

Kim Won-Jin

김원진

Yuen Jung

元振

Won Jin

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

Known For

Filmography

2024FilmTiger's Trigger2021TVMy Nameas Moo-jin's chauffeur2021FilmGround Zeroas prisoner2019FilmThe Battle: Roar to Victoryas Gil-san2015FilmMartial Arts Detective : Chinatownas Kwan Xi-Pei2013FilmThe Suspectas SA12006FilmAlmost Loveas Maternity Doctor2002FilmNo Problem 2as Invincible2000FilmChina Strike Forceas Lee, The Assassin1999FilmVenomousas Ah Chun [Special Appearance]1998FilmThe Expertas Gal Ku-Li1995FilmA Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Islandas Yong-Pal1993FilmWomen on the Runas King Kong1993FilmHero - Beyond the Boundary of Timeas Yuen Chun1992FilmOperation Scorpioas Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"1992FilmSaviour Of The Soul IIas Kidnapper Goblin1992FilmSwordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Portas Brother of X1992FilmThunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventureas Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]1991FilmThe Trio Starsas Sigma1991FilmSwordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the Cityas Brother of X1991FilmTo Catch A Thiefas Luk's Mute Sifu1991FilmThunder Ninja Kids: Little Kickboxeras Chinese Fighter1990FilmThe Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothersas Busboy1989FilmSuper Hong Gil-Dong 3as Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper1988FilmBrave Trioas Yong (Dragon)1987FilmPark Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeongas Escort Hit With Green Bundle1987FilmImbecile 3as Fighting Waiter In Red1984FilmSadae Shaolin Templeas Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)1983FilmMaster Of Guangdong Hallas Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)1982FilmManager Of The Shaolin Hallas Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter1981FilmInchonas Evacuee On Bridge1981FilmHitman in the Hand of Buddhaas Pickpocket Teen1979FilmBruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fuas Green Amazon1977FilmGuest Of Black Leopardas Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In BlackFilmVenomous 2

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