Fans of heartfelt workplace stories have a new film to look forward to. The beloved 2015 Hollywood movie The Intern is getting a Korean remake, starring Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee. This upcoming comedy-drama will bring a fresh Korean take on the warm, cross-generational story of friendship, ambition, and life in the workplace.
Here is everything we know so far about The Intern Korean movie, from the cast and plot to its release date.
What Is The Intern Korea Movie About?
The Korean adaptation is based on the original The Intern, a movie directed by Nancy Meyers and starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.
It follows a busy young CEO and her senior intern as they build an unexpected friendship while navigating work and life challenges. Set in a fast-growing fashion company, the Korean adaptation adds a stylish new backdrop to the heartwarming story.
Watch The Intern Korean movie’s trailer here:
The Intern Korean Remake Cast
The remake brings together two major Korean stars in roles inspired by the original film’s central characters:
- Choi Min-sik as Gi-ho: A retired widower in his 70s who begins a new chapter of life as a senior intern. He takes on the role originally played by Robert De Niro.
- Han So-hee as Seon-woo: The ambitious CEO of a fashion company, inspired by Anne Hathaway’s character in the Hollywood film.
Choi Min-sik is known internationally for powerful performances in films such as Oldboy and The Admiral: Roaring Currents, while Han So-hee has become one of Korea’s most watched stars through dramas including Netflix series Nevertheless, My Name, and Gyeongseong Creature.
Other star-studded casts:
- Kim Jun-han as Yeong-hwan
- Ryu Hye-young as Min-a
- Kim Geum-soon as Hui-suk
- Park Ye-ni as Yu-jin
- Kim Yo-han as Ju-seong
- Han Ji-eun
When Is The Intern Korean Remake Release Date?
The Korean remake of The Intern is scheduled to premiere in South Korean cinemas on September 16, 2026. Warner Bros. Korea is releasing the comedy-drama ahead of the Chuseok holiday period, positioning it as one of the season’s major local film releases. Directed by Kim Do-young, the film reimagines the beloved workplace story for a Korean audience.
