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Korean 'The Intern' Stars Choi Min-sik, Han So-hee
4 Aug
Summary
- Korean remake of 'The Intern' set for September 16 release.
- Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee star in the lead roles.
- Film to premiere before Korea's major Chuseok holiday period.
The beloved 2015 comedy 'The Intern' is receiving a Korean remake, with Warner Bros. Korea announcing a September 16 release date. Choi Min-sik, renowned for his roles in 'Oldboy' and 'Exhuma,' will portray the older intern at a successful fashion startup, a role taken by Robert De Niro in the original.
Han So-hee, known for 'Gyeongseong Creature,' will play the young entrepreneur. Directed by Kim Do-young, the film aims to capture the original's charm. Its premiere is timed for the lead-up to Korea's Chuseok holiday (September 24-26), a key period for movie releases. The original 'The Intern,' directed by Nancy Meyers, achieved significant global success, grossing over $194 million worldwide and enjoying considerable popularity in Korea.
