Cast Confirmed: Leads For Korean Remake of Beloved Hollywood Movie Flabbergast Fans

According to the information released by the Korean Film Council on July 31, 2025 (KST), actors Choi Min Sik and Han So Hee are set to team up in the Korean remake of the beloved Hollywood film, The Intern.

The 2015 Hollywood original was beloved by movie fans around the world for its touching portrayal of intergenerational friendship and personal growth. In the Korean version, Choi Min Sik will be taking on the role of “Ben,” played by Robert De Niro, while Han So Hee will play “Jules,” played by Anne Hathaway.

According to the Korean press, the remake—to be produced by Anthology Studio—is expected to present a new interpretation that reflects local emotions and culture. Its full-scale production preparations begin in September.

Meanwhile, the Korean cast lineup has since created some buzz among movie fans. Some find Choi Min Sik and Han So Hee working together to be an unexpected surprise, while others expressed doubt that either of the leads will feel natural in their roles outside their usual scope of characters.

• “Han So Hee’s usual image aside, I think the bigger issue is her acting.”
• “Jules is a working mom, right? Shouldn’t it be someone a bit older and sharper than Han So Hee? There are plenty of actresses who fit the image better, like Park Shin Hye, Kang So Ra, Moon Chae Won, Han Hyo Joo, etc…”
• “I think Choi Min Sik fits well, but Han So Hee doesn’t.”
• “If she’s playing the CEO of an online store, that might work. But her acting skills are lacking, so meh.”
• “Han So Hee is way too young.”
• “Neither of them is right for their roles.”
• “Not a fan of Han So Hee…”
• “They both don’t seem like office workers… They have such strong personalities it feels like they’d start filming an action scene on the way to work.”
• “Jules is a fashion company CEO, right? I feel like Han So Hee actually fits that LOL. The role needs someone who’s overworked and a little on edge, and that kind of suits her.”
• “I seriously love the casting.”

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