'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…
In the Korean remake of the hit film The Intern, the unlikely friendship between a young entrepreneur and a retired employee takes center stage. The story revolves around Sun-woo, played by Han So-hee, a driven businesswoman who founded her successful fashion company Woo22. However, she finds it challenging to balance her demanding career with her personal life.
One day, while searching for a temporary intern, Sun-woo stumbles upon an online advertisement seeking a "silver intern" for a three-month stint. The position, initially designed to reduce tax liabilities, presents an unexpected opportunity for Ki-ho, a 37-year veteran of the office industry played by Choi Min-sik. When Sun-woo politely refers to Ki-ho as "K," their initial interaction hints at the intriguing dynamics that will unfold between the two characters.
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