"Birth of a Star! Daejeon Citizen Audition" to Be Held for Participation in Daejeon Promotional Content

Applications accepted until December 31
Ten citizen actors to be selected for Daejeon City promotional content, including YouTube

Photo by Daejeon City Provided

Daejeon City will host the "Birth of a Star! Daejeon Citizen Audition" to produce promotional content with direct participation from local residents.

This audition is a project designed to showcase the diverse charms of Daejeon from the perspective of its citizens, delivering a natural and vibrant portrayal. Anyone can participate, regardless of acting experience.

The application period runs until December 31, 2025, and is open to anyone who is a Daejeon resident or has ties to Daejeon. Applicants can range from those under their teens to those over their fifties, and prior acting experience is not required.

Applicants need to submit documentation proving their connection to Daejeon, such as proof of residence in Daejeon on their resident registration, current enrollment or graduation from a school in Daejeon, employment at a Daejeon-based company, or proof of being originally from Daejeon. Those with talents in acting, musical theater, dance, or singing will be given preference.

The selection process consists of an initial document and video screening to select 20 finalists, followed by an on-site audition in February 2026, where the final 10 winners will be chosen. The second round of auditions will be broadcast live on Daejeon City Hall's official YouTube channel.

The results of the first round will be announced at 3:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026, via the YouTube community and through individual notifications, while the final winners will be revealed on-site immediately after the second audition.

The 10 final winners will receive a total of 5 million won in prize money, distributed as follows: 2 million won for the grand prize winner (1 person), 500,000 won for excellence awards by age group (4 people), and 200,000 won for honorable mentions (5 people).

The finalists, including the prize winners, will be officially recognized for their activities as Daejeon City promotional ambassadors and will have opportunities to participate in various promotional content produced by the city in the future.

Applicants must submit a self-introduction and appeal video of up to 90 seconds, along with their name and contact information, to the designated staff email address.

Lee Jangwoo, Mayor of Daejeon, stated, "The 'Birth of a Star! Daejeon Citizen Audition' is a participatory project in which citizens create the appeal of Daejeon together," adding, "We hope for the enthusiastic interest and participation of citizens seeking a special experience."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.