"The Intern" is being remade 11 years after its Hollywood release, and the chemistry between Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee is highly anticipated.
Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee star in the film "The Intern," which has set its release date for Sept. 16 and has thrown its hat into the ring for the 2026 Chuseok box office.
The film "The Intern" (director Kim Do-young, distributor Warner Bros. Korea Co., Ltd., production Anthology Studio Co., Ltd.·Warner Bros. Korea Co., Ltd.) has confirmed its release on Sept. 16 (Wed) and has released its first poster and first trailer. "The Intern" tells the story of an office life that transcends generation and rank, beginning when 37-year veteran silver intern "Gi-ho" (Choi Min-sik) joins the company of "Seon-woo" (Han So-hee), who rose as a dark horse in the fashion world three years after launching.
This is a remake of the Hollywood film of the same name "The Intern," which earned more than five times its 2015 production cost and was loved by audiences worldwide, and Korea film legend Choi Min-sik returns as a 37-year veteran intern, lending credibility. In addition, Han So-hee, a trending actress who combines a distinctive style and star quality, transforms into a third-year rookie CEO who only knows work, adding to the intrigue. Director Kim Do-young of "Once We Were Us," known for delicate direction that resonated with audiences, takes the helm of "The Intern" to complete a delightful K-office ensemble that stimulates Korean audiences' sensibilities.
The released first poster catches the eye with the confident steps of silver intern "Gi-ho" (Choi Min-sik) and passionate CEO "Seon-woo" (Han So-hee), who head to work side by side. "Gi-ho's" smile, which conveys both long-honed skill and the excitement of a first day, and CEO "Seon-woo's" confident expression after growing the company into a dark horse in the fashion world in three years focus attention on the office life the two people from different generations and ranks will unfold. The copy "Starting work from today" promises to resonate with office workers' hearts.
The trailer released together begins with "Gi-ho" returning to the commute after a long time, his tension and excitement alternating. During an interview with vice president "Young-hwan" (Kim Jun Han), when asked about his strengths and weaknesses, "Gi-ho" wittily replies, "My strength is that I have a lot of experience, and my weakness is that I am also old," and wins an intern ID card at fashion startup Wututu. Dressed neatly with a briefcase and suit, "Gi-ho" arrives at the company and reveals the unique vibe of a standout silver intern from the start by neatly taking out cream bread, oranda and a thermos, a desk clock, a pencil case and ink on his desk. Meanwhile, "Gi-ho's" surprisingly serious expression as he searches for "how to work with MZs" and the coined term "gamdadwi" piques audience curiosity about the bittersweet junior life of a seasoned professional starting as a silver intern at a new company.
Meanwhile, when secretary "Min-a" (Ryu Hyeyoung) hands over the tablet showing "Gi-ho's" resume photo, CEO "Seon-woo" is startled and exclaims, "Who is this scary person?", drawing laughter. The scene in which CEO "Seon-woo" says, "I don't get along with all the adults in this world, you know," and is uncomfortable with the silver intern placed directly under her command, and "Gi-ho" bows and says, "I'm new intern Kim Gi-ho," predicts unpredictable chemistry between the two. Along with that, Kim Jun Han and Ryu Hyeyoung exude the realistic aura of office workers even in brief appearances, making viewers look forward to the lively and enjoyable acting ensemble "The Intern" will present.
The film "The Intern," which adds the one-team chemistry that transcends generation and rank between Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee to director Kim Do-young's solid direction, opens on Sept. 16 (Wed) ahead of the Chuseok holidays.
The Hollywood film "The Intern" starred legendary actor Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, who is also loved by domestic audiences, as the two leads, and interest is growing in how Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee reinterpreted and portrayed the roles and whether the result will be on par with the Hollywood version.<
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