Korean Remake of “The Intern” Sets September 16 Release Date
The Korean remake of the Hollywood comedy-drama “The Intern” has officially confirmed its theatrical release date.
Titled “Intern” (인턴) in Korea, the film stars Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee and is scheduled to hit Korean theaters on September 16, 2026. The release date was announced by Warner Bros. Korea on August 4, along with the film's first poster and trailer.
Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee Lead the Korean Remake
The film stars veteran actor Choi Min-sik as a 70-year-old man who begins working as an intern, while Han So-hee plays the young CEO of the company where he starts his new job.
The Korean adaptation is directed by Kim Do-young and produced by Anthology Studio and Warner Bros. Korea.
Based on the 2015 Hollywood Film
“Intern” is a Korean adaptation of the 2015 film “The Intern,” which was directed by Nancy Meyers and starred Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.
The original film follows a 70-year-old widower who becomes a senior intern at a successful online fashion company and develops a close working relationship with its young CEO.
The Korean remake retains the basic premise of an older intern entering the workplace while adapting the story and characters for a Korean setting.
A New Take on the Workplace Story
In the Korean version, Choi Min-sik's character enters the workforce as a senior intern, while Han So-hee portrays the company's young CEO.
The newly released trailer introduces their first meeting and shows the contrasting personalities of the two characters as they begin working together.
The film also brings a Korean perspective to the workplace relationships and generational differences at the center of the original story.
Release Date Confirmed for September 16
“Intern” will be released in South Korean theaters on September 16, 2026.
The film is scheduled to arrive during the Chuseok holiday season, one of the major periods for theatrical releases in Korea.
Key Details
- Korean Title: 인턴 (Intern)
- International Title: Intern
- Release Date: September 16, 2026
- Director: Kim Do-young
- Main Cast: Choi Min-sik, Han So-hee
- Production: Anthology Studio, Warner Bros. Korea
- Genre: Comedy/Drama
- Based On: 2015 film The Intern
Final Thoughts
The Korean remake of “The Intern” brings together Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee in a workplace story inspired by the 2015 Hollywood film starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.
With its September 16, 2026 theatrical release now confirmed, the film is set to introduce a Korean interpretation of the popular workplace comedy-drama to local audiences.