Acting · Seoul, South Korea · Born December 8, 1962
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
MovieTiger's Trigger
2024
TVMy Name
2021
as Moo-jin's chauffeur
MovieGround Zero
2021
as prisoner
MovieThe Battle: Roar to Victory
2019
as Gil-san
MovieMartial Arts Detective: Chinatown
2015
as Kwan Xi-Pei
MovieThe Suspect
2013
as SA1
MovieAlmost Love
2006
as Maternity Doctor
MovieNo Problem 2
2002
as Invincible
MovieChina Strike Force
2000
as Lee, The Assassin
MovieVenomous
1999
as Ah Chun [Special Appearance]
MovieThe Expert
1998
as Gal Ku-Li
MovieA Boy & 2 Cops - Kids Sold To The Island
1995
as Yong-Pal
MovieWomen on the Run
1993
as King Kong
MovieHero - Beyond the Boundary of Time
1993
as Yuen Chun
MovieOperation Scorpio
1992
as Sonny Wong "The Scorpion King"
MovieSaviour Of The Soul II
1992
as Kidnapper Goblin
MovieSwordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port
1992
as Brother of X
MovieThunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure
1992
as Tak-Shi [Footage From 용호취]
MovieThe Trio Stars
1991
as Sigma
MovieSwordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared in the City
1991
as Brother of X
MovieTo Catch A Thief
1991
as Luk's Mute Sifu
MovieThunder Ninja Kids 5: Little Kickboxer
1991
as Chinese Fighter
MovieThe Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers
1990
as Busboy
MovieSuper Hong Gil-Dong 3
1989
as Geung-Si / Short Kidnapper
MovieBrave Trio
1988
as Yong (Dragon)
MoviePark Cheol-Su's Hello Lim Guk-Jeong
1987
as Escort Hit With Green Bundle
MovieImbecile 3
1987
as Fighting Waiter In Red
MovieSadae Shaolin Temple
1984
as Tai Luk-Tong Student (Hai Lu Kang Student)
MovieMaster Of Guangdong Hall
1983
as Seub-Deuk's Buddy (Song's Buddy)
MovieManager Of The Shaolin Hall
1982
as Shaolin Waiter / Gambling Stall Fighter
MovieInchon
1981
as Evacuee On Bridge
MovieHitman in the Hand of Buddha
1981
as Pickpocket Teen
MovieBruce Lee's Ways of Kung Fu
1979
as Green Amazon
MovieGuest Of Black Leopard
1977
as Pang's Man In White / Pang's Man In Black
Venomous 2
