Jung Woo returns as Jjanggu in directorial debut ‘Audition 109’
Actor Jung Woo is taking a bold new step by taking on dual roles as lead actor and co-director in his latest film, “Audition 109,” a spiritual successor to the 2009 cult classic “Wish.” The actor and director said this film marks a significant milestone in his career as the 45-year-old brings his own life stories to the big screen. He also expressed deep affection for his character, Jjanggu, which has also been his nickname since he was a toddler and remains inseparable from his identity as an actor. “It is difficult to talk about the character Jjanggu without mentioning the film ‘Wish.’ This character is also something I cannot leave out of my life as an actor,” Jung said during a press conference Thursday. “It was a pleasure to play Jjanggu again after 16 years. While there were physical challenges and pressure in directing and acting simultaneously, it was a joyful and thankful experience to turn my own story into a movie.” “Audition 109” follows the journey of Jjanggu, a rookie actor who repeatedly faces failure but never gives up on his dream. While the 2009 f
