Korean Remake of 'The Intern' Starring Choi Min Sik and Han So Hee Confirmed for 2026 Chuseok Release
The highly anticipated Korean adaptation of the Hollywood hit The Intern will arrive during the 2026 Chuseok holiday season with an all-star cast led by Choi Min Sik and Han So Hee.
'The Intern' Sets 2026 Chuseok Premiere
The Korean remake of the Hollywood film The Intern has officially confirmed its release during the 2026 Chuseok holiday season, bringing one of the most beloved workplace comedies back to the big screen with a distinctly Korean perspective.
Originally starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, the Korean adaptation reimagines the heartwarming story while incorporating Korean workplace culture and modern social values.
Choi Min Sik and Han So Hee Lead the Film
The remake stars Choi Min Sik as Gi Ho, a wise and experienced man in his seventies who joins a fashion startup as a senior intern.
Opposite him is Han So Hee, who plays Seon Woo, the perfectionist CEO of the successful fashion startup Woo22. As the head of a company generating more than ₩10 billion in annual sales, Seon Woo finds herself balancing the pressures of leadership while unexpectedly forming a meaningful friendship with her new intern.
The two characters mirror the roles originally portrayed by Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in the 2015 film.
Supporting Cast
The film also features a strong supporting lineup that includes:
- Kim Jun Han as Young Hwan, the vice president of Woo22.
- Kim Geum Soon as Hee Sook, who oversees the company's cafeteria.
- Ryu Hye Young as Min Ah, the head of the management support team.
- Kim Yo Han as Joo Sung, another intern who joins alongside Gi Ho.
- Park Ye Ni as Eugene, a merchandising director.
Acclaimed Filmmakers Behind the Remake
The project is directed by Kim Do Young, best known for the critically acclaimed film Kim Ji-young: Born 1982.
The remake is being jointly produced by Anthology Studio and Warner Bros. Korea, with principal photography having begun in late September 2025.
A Beloved Story Returns for Korean Audiences
The original The Intern was both a worldwide success and a major hit in South Korea, where it attracted more than 3.6 million moviegoers during its theatrical run.
With its themes of friendship, mentorship, generational understanding, and workplace growth, the film resonated with audiences around the world.
The Korean adaptation aims to preserve the emotional warmth of the original while introducing a fresh cultural perspective through its setting, characters, and office dynamics.
One of 2026's Most Anticipated Korean Films
The pairing of veteran actor Choi Min Sik and actress Han So Hee has already generated significant excitement among movie fans.
As the film prepares for its Chuseok release, audiences are eager to see how the two stars reinterpret one of Hollywood's most beloved modern dramas and bring its timeless message to a new generation of viewers.