The upcoming Korean remake of the Hollywood film "The Intern" has released its first stills featuring Han So Hee in the lead role. According to the production, Han So Hee portrays a successful startup CEO who struggles with burnout, mirroring the premise of the original 2015 film starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.
The remake is directed by Kim Joo-hwan, known for the film "Divergence" (2018). The cast also includes Lee Dong-hwi, who plays a supporting role. The production company is Barunson E&A, and the film is expected to be released in 2026, though an exact date has not been announced.
The original "The Intern" follows a retired widower who becomes an intern at an online fashion retailer and forms an unlikely friendship with its overworked founder. The Korean version adapts this story to a local context, with Han So Hee's character navigating the pressures of running a startup.
Han So Hee, known for her roles in "The World of the Married" and "Nevertheless," takes on a more comedic and relatable role in this film. The first stills show her in various states of exhaustion and determination, hinting at the character's journey.
