Director Kim Do-young said the Korean remake of The Intern aims to reflect modern Korean sentiment and workplace culture while keeping the story relatable across generations. She discussed the film at a press conference in Seoul on Monday. The film stars Han So-hee as CEO Sun-woo and Choi Min-sik as Gi-ho, a veteran worker who becomes a senior intern. It is scheduled to open in local theaters on Sept. 16.
Actors Choi Min-sik, left, and Han So-hee, pose during a press conference for their movie "The Intern" at a theater in Seoul, Monday. Yonhap
Remaking a beloved Hollywood film was a daunting task, but director Kim Do-young focused on highlighting the unique charm of her Korean cast and adapting the story to reflect modern Korean sentiment.
Speaking during a press conference in Seoul on Monday, the director, known for her empathetic storytelling in films like "Kim Ji Young: Born 1982" (2019) and "Once We Were Us," (2025) shared her approach to bringing the 2015 hit film "The Intern" to Korean audiences.
"Because the original was so widely loved, remaking it was not easy," Kim said.
