Won Jin
Age: N/A | From: Seoul, South Korea
Person Details
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Aliases: 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
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea
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Movie Involvements: 211
TV Involvements: 10
Most Famous Work
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
Most Famous Work
Smile, Mom
(2010) Action Director
2004 Human Market
(2004) Action Director
Yeon Gaesomun
(2006) Action Director
Operation Scorpio
(1992) Martial Arts Choreographer
Gen-Y Cops
(2000) Martial Arts Choreographer
The Princess and the Matchmaker
(2018) Martial Arts Choreographer
My Wife Is a Gangster 3
(2006) Action Director
The Suspect
(2013) Martial Arts ChoreographerActing
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| 2024 | N/A | |
| 2021 | Moo-jin's chauffeur | |
| prisoner | ||
| 2019 | Gil-san | |
| 2015 | Kwan Xi-Pei | |
| 2013 | SA1 | |
| 2006 | Maternity Doctor | |
| 2002 | Invincible | |
| 2000 | Lee, The Assassin | |
| 1999 | Ah Chun [Special Appearance] | |
| 1998 | Gal Ku-Li | |
| 1995 | Yong-Pal | |
| 1993 | King Kong | |
| Yuen Chun | ||
| 1992 | Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King" | |
| Kidnapper Goblin | ||
| Brother of X | ||
| 1991 | Sigma | |
| Brother of X | ||
| Luk's Mute Sifu | ||
| Chinese Fighter | ||
| 1990 | Busboy | |
| 1989 | Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper | |
| Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취] | ||
| 1988 | Yong (Dragon) | |
| 1987 | Escort Hit With Green Bundle | |
| Fighting Waiter In Red | ||
| 1984 | Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student) | |
| 1983 | Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy) | |
| 1982 | Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter | |
| 1981 | Evacuee On Bridge | |
| Pickpocket Teen | ||
| 1979 | Green Amazon | |
| 1977 | Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black | |
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Crew
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| 2021 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 2019 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 2018 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 2016 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 2015 | Stunts | |
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| 2013 | Martial Arts Choreographer | |
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| 2011 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 2010 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 2007 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 2005 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 2004 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 2001 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 2000 | Stunts | |
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| 1999 | Stunts | |
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| 1998 | Stunts | |
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| 1996 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 1995 | Stunts | |
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| 1993 | Stunts | |
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| 1992 | Stunts | |
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| 1991 | Stunt Coordinator | |
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| 1990 | Stunts | |
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| 1989 | Stunts | |
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| 1988 | Stunts | |
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| 1987 | Stunts | |
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| 1984 | Stunts | |
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| 1982 | Stunts | |
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| 1981 | Stunts | |
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| 1979 | Stunts | |
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| 1977 | Stunts | |
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Directing
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| 2021 | Action Director | |
| 2019 | Action Director | |
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| 2018 | Action Director | |
| 2016 | Action Director | |
| 2015 | Action Director | |
| 2014 | Director | |
| 2013 | Action Director | |
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| 2011 | Action Director | |
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