# 37 Years of Experience Meets a Fashion Startup: Inside “The Intern” Korean Remake

URL: https://technosports.co.in/37-years-of-experience-meets-the-intern/  
Published: 2026-08-31  
Updated: 2026-08-31  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

A veteran walks into a trendy startup full of twenty-somethings — that’s the setup that made the original “The Intern” a global favorite, and now Korea’s version is giving fans their first real look behind the curtain.

## The Intern: The Story and Its Stars

This Korean remake of the Hollywood film follows Gi Ho, played by Choi Min Sik, a senior intern bringing 37 years of work experience into Woototo, a fashion company led by workaholic CEO Sun Woo, played by Han So Hee. Her brand has become an unexpected success story just three years after launching, and the film explores what happens when generational and professional worlds collide inside one office.

The newly released poster introduces the full ensemble alongside the two leads: Kim Jun Han as the pragmatic vice president Young Hwan, Ryu Hye Young as AI-obsessed team leader Min Ah, Kim Geum Soon as romantic barista Hee Sook, Park Ye Ni as the fiercely dedicated MD Yoo Jin, Kim Yo Han as outgoing fellow intern Joo Sung, Im Sung Kyun as office-politics-savvy team leader Jun Hyung, and Yoon Sang Jung as candid, bubbly intern Yoon Hee.

## What the Behind-the-Scenes Video Reveals

Titled “Orientation,” the new video gives fans a glimpse of the cast’s on-set chemistry and the effort that went into building Woototo’s world. Choi Min Sik shared that he approached filming by imagining what he personally would have done if he’d actually joined the company, while director Kim Do Young noted how touching it was to watch him blend naturally with the younger cast members.

Han So Hee steps into the role of a CEO who has everything figured out professionally but struggles outside of work, and the director teased that she poured everything she had into portraying that contrast. The cast’s warmth carried over into their comments about each other too — Ryu Hye Young expressed hope that audiences would feel Woototo’s playful energy the same way the cast did while filming, the director called Choi Min Sik the clear mood-maker on set, and Han So Hee described him as someone who balances a cool exterior with genuine, untainted warmth.

## Building Woototo’s World

The production team didn’t cut corners recreating a believable modern office. Director Kim Do Young visited real fashion companies to study their relaxed workplace culture, translating that research into details like phone booths in the office and costumes styled individually to match each character’s personality.

One design choice carries extra weight: Gi Ho’s suit stands in deliberate contrast to his younger coworkers’ more expressive styles. Choi Min Sik described it as representing the countless real-life veterans who’ve quietly endured demanding careers, turning a simple wardrobe choice into a symbol for the film’s larger themes.

## The Intern: Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Lead Actors | Choi Min Sik, Han So Hee |
| Based On | The Intern (Hollywood original) |
| Genre | Workplace comedy-drama |
| BTS Video Title | “Orientation” |
| Release Date | September 16, 2026 |

## A Film Built Around Warmth

Both leads spoke about the emotional core of the story. Choi Min Sik likened the film to the gentle ripples that spread outward after a stone is thrown into water, while Han So Hee said she hoped audiences would leave the theater simply feeling happy. For more upcoming K-film previews and cast interviews, check out the [entertainment section on TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/).

This Korean adaptation is based on the 2015 American film of the same name, whose original plot and cast are detailed on [Wikipedia’s page for The Intern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Intern_(2015_film)).

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/_ZDTpPEb1OU?feature=oembed)

## FAQs

### **When does the Korean remake of “The Intern” release?**

 The film premieres on September 16, 2026.

### **Who are the lead actors in the Korean version of “The Intern”?**

Choi Min Sik plays senior intern Gi Ho, while Han So Hee plays CEO Sun Woo.