What is Geojang Hang-jun?

SBS's new talk show Geojang Hang-jun premiered on October 15, 2026, at 9 p.m. Korean time. The program follows director Jang Hang-jun as he auditions actors for the lead role in his semi-autobiographical film, talking with celebrity guests along the way.

Who is Jang Hang-jun?

Jang Hang-jun is a Korean film director who reached the ten-million-viewer milestone with The King's Man. He is known for prioritizing casting, a principle he emphasizes in his filmmaking.

How does the audition format work?

Broadcaster Song Eun-i plays a production company head, and webtoon writer Kim Poong plays an assistant director. According to the production, each episode features a new audition scenario and a different target role. Some scenes are turned into AI-generated video clips.

PD Lee Dong-won said the show was planned quickly after Song Eun-i and Kim Poong called to join the project. Song Eun-i's company had also co-produced Jang's film Open the Door.

For international fans

Jang Hang-jun is a director to know if you follow Korean cinema. The King's Man was a major box-office hit, and Geojang Hang-jun offers a look at how he works with actors. Song Eun-i and Kim Poong are also well-known figures in Korean entertainment.