Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee Give Anne Hathaway’s ‘The Intern’ a Korean Makeover Packed With Heart and Humor
- riya siddacharjee
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Who says internships are only for fresh graduates? The Korean remake of The Intern is flipping that idea on its head, and its first trailer proves that experience never goes out of style. Starring veteran actor Choi Min-sik alongside Han So-hee, the upcoming film blends workplace comedy with heartfelt life lessons, all wrapped in the warmth Korean audiences have come to love. Scheduled to arrive in theaters during the Chuseok holiday, the remake promises a fresh take on a beloved story while staying true to its emotional core.
Han So-hee plays Sun-woo, the ambitious CEO of a thriving fashion startup who appears to have everything under control-until her newest intern walks through the door. That intern is Ki-ho, played by Choi Min-sik, a seasoned professional with 37 years of work experience who decides to return to the workforce after retirement. While his calm, old-school approach clashes with the fast-paced startup culture, it also brings something the office never knew it was missing.
The trailer wastes no time throwing Ki-ho into the deep end. From navigating unfamiliar workplace trends to adjusting to younger colleagues and modern office culture, his first days are packed with awkward yet hilarious moments. But beyond the laughs, the film hints at a touching relationship between Ki-ho and Sun-woo. As she struggles with the pressures of leading a growing company, his quiet wisdom and life experience slowly become a source of comfort and guidance.
Directed by Kim Do-young, the remake leans into the emotional storytelling Korean films are known for while keeping the charm and humor that made the original so memorable. With supporting performances from Kim Jun-han and Ryu Hye-young, The Intern looks set to deliver a feel-good story about unlikely friendships, second chances, and discovering that it's never too late to start over. “The Intern” is set to hit theaters on September 16
A Hollywood Favorite That Inspired the Remake
Long before its Korean adaptation, The Intern won audiences over with its heartfelt story and irresistible charm. Released in 2015, the Hollywood film was written, directed, and produced by Nancy Meyers. It starred Robert De Niro as Ben Whittaker, a 70-year-old widower who joins an online fashion company as a senior intern, while Anne Hathaway played Jules Ostin, the driven entrepreneur trying to balance a booming business with her personal life.
The supporting cast included Rene Russo, Anders Holm, Adam DeVine, Andrew Rannells and Nat Wolff. Although The Intern did not receive Academy Award nominations or win an Oscar, it became a box office success and was widely praised for its uplifting story, sharp humor and the effortless chemistry between De Niro and Hathaway. More than a decade later, the film remains a comfort-watch for many viewers, making it an ideal choice for a Korean remake that promises to introduce its timeless message to a new generation.
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