Korean Intern Remake Premieres
Korean Remake of "The Intern" with Choi Min-sik, Han So-hee Set for September 16 Release
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Choi Min-sik's Ki Ho is a 37-year veteran intern who joins fashion startup Wootutu, led by Han So-hee's Sun Woo; the teaser highlights his first-day desk setup with a cream bun, an oranda goldfish, a water bottle, a desk clock and ink, while he quips that 'My strength is that I am very experienced, and my weakness is that I am very old.'
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The remake emphasizes an intergenerational dynamic, with Gi Ho being recruited to Wootutu by Vice President Young Hwan (Kim Jun Han) and needing to navigate younger colleagues and 'MZ' slang as he adapts to modern startup culture.
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The first official poster for the Korean Intern was released, showcasing Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee and signaling the film’s focus on their chemistry and the workplace bond between generations; Eyes Magazine distributed the look.
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The original The Intern grossed about USD 195 million on a USD 35 million budget, providing context for expectations around the Korean remake’s commercial potential.
Warner Bros. Korea has set September 16 as the release date for its Korean remake of The Intern, timing the launch to coincide with the Chuseok holiday — one of the busiest moviegoing periods of the year. The film stars Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee and is directed by Kim Do-young, according to Yahoo Style.
The original 2015 Hollywood film grossed about USD 195 million on a USD 35 million budget. The Korean remake aims to build on that commercial track record with a fresh cultural spin, Zapzee reported.
Choi Min-sik Plays a Seasoned Intern Starting Over
Choi Min-sik plays Ki-ho, a man with 37 years of work experience who joins the fashion startup Wootutu as an intern. In the teaser, he sets up his desk with a cream bun, an oranda goldfish, a water bottle, a desk clock, and ink. He quips: "My strength is that I am very experienced, and my weakness is that I am very old," Soompi reported.
Han So-hee plays Sun Woo, the CEO of Wootutu. She built the company in just three years. The film centers on the bond — and the clashes — between the seasoned intern and the ambitious young boss, according to Soompi.
Navigating 'MZ' Slang and Modern Startup Culture
Ki-ho is recruited to Wootutu by Vice President Young Hwan, played by Kim Jun Han. Once inside, Ki-ho must adapt to a younger workplace. That means learning "MZ" slang — a Korean term for the millennial and Gen Z communication style — and fitting into a fast-moving startup environment, Soompi noted.
The remake leans into the intergenerational gap for both humor and heart. Ki-ho's old-school habits collide with a workplace built around speed and youth culture. That tension drives the film's comedic and emotional core, KBizoom reported.
First Poster Signals Chemistry Between Two Big Stars
The first official poster was released alongside the teaser, showing Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee together. Eyes Magazine distributed the image. Fans quickly compared Han So-hee's look to Anne Hathaway, who played the CEO role in the original Hollywood film, according to KBizoom.
The poster signals that the film's selling point is the chemistry between its two leads. Choi Min-sik is one of Korea's most acclaimed actors. Han So-hee rose to fame through hit dramas. Their pairing has generated significant buzz ahead of release, Yahoo Style reported.
Chuseok Release Targets Korea's Peak Cinema Season
The September 16 date puts The Intern squarely in the Chuseok holiday window. Chuseok is a major Korean harvest festival. Families gather, and cinema attendance surges. Studios regularly target the period to maximize box-office returns, Zapzee noted.
With the original film's USD 195 million global gross as a benchmark, expectations for the Korean remake are high. The Chuseok slot gives the film its best shot at a strong opening weekend, according to Yahoo Style.
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