'The Intern': Charming leads shine in feel-good Korean remake with little edge
Seniority is something that has long been embedded in Korean society, with honorific words and unspoken rules existing for dealing with people who are older than you. In fact, it was only a few years ago that companies made headlines for introducing policies on requiring employees — regardless of their ages and ranks — to address their colleagues with the universal suffix "nim." Against this…
Korean society values seniority, with honorific words and unspoken rules dictating interactions with those older than oneself. Until recently, companies only began implementing policies requiring employees to address colleagues universally with the suffix "nim," regardless of age or rank. The Korean remake of the Hollywood blockbuster "The Intern" (2015) tells the tale of an unlikely friendship between a young female entrepreneur and an elderly intern at her company.
Sun-woo (portrayed by Han So-hee) is a driven executive who has single-handedly built her fashion startup, Woo22, into a dominant player within the industry. However, managing her personal life alongside her demanding job as the chief of a rapidly growing company proves challenging. One day, Sun-woo's path crosses with Ki-ho (played by Choi Min-sik), a retired office worker with a 37-year career under his belt.
Ki-ho stumbles upon an online ad seeking a three-month "silver intern" position at Woo22, a position ostensibly designed to minimize tax liabilities.
Polite and courteous, Sun-woo addresses Ki-ho as "Ki-ho-nim" during their initial meeting. Despite their age difference and contrasting backgrounds, the two form an unexpected bond that forms the crux of this heartwarming Korean adaptation of the beloved American film.
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