Ji Han-jae
Known for
Acting
Born
August 1, 1936
Birthplace
Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, Korea, Japan
Died
January 28, 2026 (aged 89)
Biography
Ji Han-jae (Korean: 지한재; August 1936 – January 28, 2026) was a South Korean hapkido grandmaster known as the founder of Sin Moo Hapkido. He appeared in the 1972 film Game of Death starring Bruce Lee.
Best known work
Game of Death
1978
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
2000
Hapkido
1972
Fist of Unicorn
1973
The Dragon Tamers
1975
Bruce Lee in G.O.D.
2000
The Final Game of Death
2023
Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee's Game of Death
2026
Game of Death Redux
2019Filmography
2026
2023
The Final Game of Deathas Hapkido Master
2019
Game of Death Reduxas Hapkido Expert
2000
Bruce Lee in G.O.D.as Himself / Chi
2000
1978
Game of Deathas Restaurant Fighter / Middle Floor Guardian (uncredited)
1975
The Dragon Tamersas Master Sheng
1973
Fist of Unicornas Chi Hon Kwong
1972
Hapkidoas Hapkido Master