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September 10, 2026

Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee star in Korean ‘The Intern’ remake

South Korea's getting its own cozy remake of Nancy Meyers' 2015 feel-good film 'The Intern,' hitting theaters September 16 for the Chuseok holiday. Screen legend Choi Min-sik plays a retired senior intern opposite K-drama star Han So-hee's fashion startup CEO. The Korean version ditches the sophisticated plot and leans hard on the chemistry between its two leads for maximum comfort-viewing.
Why It Matters
If you're looking for a lighthearted Korean movie to catch during the Chuseok holidays or want to see how Korea adapts Western hits, this is the perfect low-stakes pick.
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