Audition 109
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| Hangul | 짱구 |
| RR | Jjanggu |
| MR | Tchanggu |
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| Screenplay by | Jung Woo |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Audition 109 (Korean: 짱구) is a 2025 South Korean drama film directed by Jung Woo and Oh Seong-ho starring Jung Woo himself with Shin Seung-ho, Jung Soo-jung and Hyun Bong-sik. The film follows Jjang-goo, who sets out to Seoul to study with dreams of becoming an actor.[1] It had its world premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in section Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere on September 19, 2025.[2]
Cast
- Jung Woo as Jjang-goo
- Shin Seung-ho as Jang-jae[3]
- Jung Soo-jung as Min-hee
- Hyun Bong-sik
- Jo Beom-gyu as Kangnae[4]
Production
In December 2024, it was confirmed that actor Jung Woo would make his directorial debut by co-directing the film Audition 109 (working title) alongside Oh Sung-ho, based on his own screenplay. Produced by Pan Entertainment and Perfect Storm, the film would also feature Jung Woo in a leading role.[5]
Principal photography began on December 29, 2024.[6]
Release
Audition 109 had its world premiere in the 'Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere' section at the 30th Busan International Film Festival on September 19, 2025.[7]
References
- ^ Jang Ye-sol (August 20, 2025). "정우, 감독으로 부국제 뜬다...첫 연출작 '짱구' 최초 공개 [공식]" [Jung Woo to Make a Debut at the Busan International Film Festival as Director... First Directorial Film "Crayon Shin-chan" Revealed [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ Ahn Byeong-gil (August 20, 2025). "정우 첫 연출작 '짱구' 부국제 간다" [Jung Woo's first directorial work, "Crayon Shin-chan," will be at the Busan International Film Festival.]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Ji-won (January 15, 2025). "신승호, 정우와 절친 됐다…'오디션109' 캐스팅" [Shin Seung-ho becomes close friends with Jung Woo... Casting in 'Audition 109']. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ Ahn Byeong-gil (January 17, 2025). "조범규, 4000:1 뚫었다···'오디션 109' 어떤 영화길래?" [Jo Beom-gyu, 4000:1 odds... What kind of movie is 'Audition 109'?]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ Jiyoung Jo (December 23, 2024). "[단독] "15년 만에..짱구 온다!"…정우, 영화 '오디션 109'로 감독 데뷔..각본→주연 올라운드 활약" [[Exclusive] "After 15 years... Crayon Shin-chan is back!"... Jung Woo makes his directorial debut with "Audition 109," excelling in all-round roles from screenplay to lead role.]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ Jeong Yu-jin (January 23, 2025). "정우 감독 데뷔작 '오디션 109', 크랭크인…'바람' 짱구의 상경기" [Director Jung Woo's debut film, "Audition 109," begins filming... Jjang-goo's return to the capital]. News 1 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ Kim Hye-kyung (August 18, 2025). "제30회 BIFF, '한국영화의 오늘' 선정작 5편 영화제서 최초 공개" [The 30th BIFF will premiere five films selected for its "Korean Cinema Today" program]. CBS No Cut News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 24, 2025.