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Audition 109

Audition 109
Theatrical release poster
Hangul
짱구
RRJjanggu
MRTchanggu
Directed by
Written byJung Woo
Produced by
  • Park Sang-ik
  • Kang Myung-chan
  • Jung Woo
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed byBy4M Studio
Release dates
  • September 19, 2025 (2025-09-19) (Busan)
  • April 22, 2026 (2026-04-22) (South Korea)
Running time
95 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean

Audition 109 (Korean: 짱구) is a 2025 South Korean comedy drama film directed by Jung Woo and Oh Seong-ho, starring Jung in his directional debut alongside Jung Soo-jung, Shin Seung-ho, Hyun Bong-sik, Jo Beom-gyu, and Kwon So-hyun. 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 on September 19, 2025.[2] Distributed by By4M Studio, it was released theatrically on April 22, 2026.[3]

Synopsis

Jjang-goo, a Busan native, moves to Seoul to live on his own in pursuit of becoming an actor. But life in the city is harsh, so much so that he can barely afford his electricity bill, and nothing seems to go his way. His lines get tangled, his Seoul dialect trips him up even more, and his love life falters amid push-and-pull games. Still, Jjang-goo brushes himself off whenever he falls, and laughs even louder when he feels embarrassed. When life does not go as planned, this is one way to endure.

Cast

Production

In December 2024, it was confirmed that actor Jung Woo would make his directorial debut by co-directing the film Audition 109 alongside Oh Seong-ho, based on his own screenplay. Produced by Pan Entertainment and Perfect Storm, the film would also feature Jung in a leading role.[6]

Principal photography began on December 29, 2024.[7]

Release

The director and cast at the 30th Busan International Film Festival, 17 September 2025. L-R: Jung Soo-jung, Jung Woo, Shin Seung-ho and Oh Seong-ho.

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.[8] It was released in theaters on April 22, 2026.[9]

Reception

Park Jin-young from Joy News 24 deemed the film "anachronistic" and "unpleasant in the way it portrays female characters", criticizing the scene where Shin Seung-ho's character evaluates women only by their appearance and finding that Min-hee was only used as a tool to highlight Jjang-goo's innocence.[10]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Jo Ji-young (March 23, 2026). "[공식] 정우 첫 연출작 '짱구' 4월 22일 개봉 확정..1475만 '왕사남' 장항준 감독 깜짝 출연" (in Korean). Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Jo, Ji-young (March 23, 2026). "[공식] 정우 첫 연출작 '짱구' 4월 22일 개봉 확정..1475만 '왕사남' 장항준 감독 깜짝 출연". 조선일보 (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  10. ^ Park, Jin-young (April 22, 2026). "[리뷰] '짱구', 2026년에 이런 시대착오적인 영화라니" [[Review] 'Audition 109', I can't believe such an anachronistic movie in 2026] (in Korean). Joy News 24. Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via Nate News.

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