Korea Sets Sep 16 Release for The Intern Remake

A Korean-language remake of the popular 2015 Hollywood comedy "The Intern" will premiere in theaters on September 16, 2026, distributor Warner Bros. Korea announced on Tuesday, August 4. The film stars veteran actor Choi Min-sik and rising star Han So-hee in the lead roles originally played by Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.

The remake adapts the story of an unlikely workplace relationship for a contemporary Korean audience. Han So-hee plays Seon-woo, the ambitious young CEO of a fashion startup called Woo22, which she built into a success within three years. Choi Min-sik plays Gi-ho, a seasoned professional with 37 years of experience who joins her company as a senior intern. The narrative explores their contrasting perspectives and the intergenerational bond that develops between them.

The first poster and trailer for the film were released alongside the announcement. The trailer introduces Gi-ho's first day, showing his nervous excitement and a humorous job interview where he states his strength is "experience" and his weakness is "age." It depicts his adjustment to the modern office environment and his initial, formal interactions with CEO Seon-woo, setting up what the...