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Korean 'The Intern' Remake Begins Filming with Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee
29 Sep
Summary
- Warner Bros. starts production on Korean remake of 'The Intern'
- Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee to star in the lead roles
- Remake is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's new first-look deal with JOAT Films
In September 2025, Warner Bros. has begun production in Seoul on a Korean remake of the 2015 workplace comedy-drama 'The Intern'. The project marks the first title to emerge from Warner Bros. Discovery's recent first-look deal with longtime Asia executive Jack Nguyen and his company JOAT Films.
The local retelling is directed by Kim Do-young, known for the feminist hit 'Kim Ji-young: Born 1982', and features acclaimed actor Choi Min-sik in the Robert De Niro role of the seasoned intern, opposite rising star Han So-hee as the millennial CEO. Choi, famed for his intense performances in films like 'Oldboy', holds a De Niro-like stature in Korean cinema, while Han has gained popularity through hit K-drama 'The World of the Married' and Netflix's 'My Name'.
The original 'The Intern' was a surprise success in Korea, grossing $24 million following its 2015 local release. Warner Bros. Korea is co-producing the remake with JOAT Films and Anthology Studios, aiming to capitalize on the enduring appeal of the story. Shooting began in September and is expected to continue through December.
