The Intern (2026 South Korean Film)

The Intern is a South Korean film directed by Kim Do-Young and distributed by Warner Bros. Korea. The film is scheduled for release on September 16, 2026. It serves as a remake of the 2015 American comedy-drama film The Intern, which originally starred Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.

Promotional poster or image for the film The Intern featuring the Korean production details. — Promotional visual material associated with the production of The Intern.

Plot Synopsis

The narrative centers on Sun-Woo, portrayed by Han So-Hee, who serves as the chief executive officer of the three-year-old fashion enterprise Woo22 and is recognized as a notable emerging figure in the industry. The dynamic of the company shifts when Gi-Ho, played by Choi Min-Sik, joins the organization as an intern bringing thirty-seven years of prior professional experience.

Cast

Choi Min-Sik as Gi-Ho
Han So-Hee as Sun-Woo
Kim Keum-Soon as Hee-Sook
Kim Jun-Han as Young-Hwan
Ryoo Hye-Young as Min-A
Kim Yo-Han as Joo-Seong
Park Ye-Ni as Yoo-Jin
Yun Sang-Jeong as Yoon-Hee
Han Ji-Eun as Ru-Da

Production Background

The film is a localized South Korean adaptation of the 2015 American motion picture directed by Nancy Meyers. It is backed by Warner Bros. Korea and features principal direction under Kim Do-Young.