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. It had its world premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival on September 19, 2025. Distributed by By4M Studio, it is scheduled to be released theatrically on April 22, 2026.

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 (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.

Principal photography began on December 29, 2024.

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.

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