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
Acted in
Tiger's Trigger
2024
My Name
2021
as Moo-jin's chauffeur
Ground Zero
2021
as prisoner
The Battle: Roar to Victory
2019
as Gil-san
Martial Arts Detective : Chinatown
2015
as Kwan Xi-Pei
The Suspect
2013
as SA1
Almost Love
2006
as Maternity Doctor
No Problem 2
2002
as Invincible
China Strike Force
2000
as Lee, The Assassin
Venomous
1999
as Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
The Expert
1998
as Gal Ku-Li
A Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
1995
as Yong-Pal
Women on the Run
1993
as King Kong
Hero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
1993
as Yuen Chun
Operation Scorpio
1992
as Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
Saviour Of The Soul II
1992
as Kidnapper Goblin
Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
1992
as Brother of X
The Trio Stars
1991
as Sigma
Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
1991
as Brother of X
To Catch A Thief
1991
as Luk's Mute Sifu
Little Kickboxer
1991
as Chinese Fighter
The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers
1990
as Busboy
Super Hong Gil-Dong 3
1989
as Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
Thunder Ninja Kids In The Golden Adventure
1989
as Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
Dragon Tiger Mouse
1988
as Yong (Dragon)
Park Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
1987
as Escort Hit With Green Bundle
Imbecile 3
1987
as Fighting Waiter In Red
Sadae Shaolin Temple
1984
as Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
Master Of Guangdong Hall
1983
as Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
Manager Of The Shaolin Hall
1982
as Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
Inchon
1981
as Evacuee On Bridge
Hitman in the Hand of Buddha
1981
as Pickpocket Teen
Eighteen Women Fighters of Murim
1979
as Green Amazon
Guest Of Black Leopard
1977
as Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
