Why Han So-hee embraces pressure of remaking Hollywood hit 'The Intern'
"The Intern" hit theaters on Wednesday, reimagining the Hollywood hit that grossed roughly five times its production budget worldwide through a local lens. High-profile remakes inevitably invite comparisons and pressure, but actress Han So-hee embraced the challenge and trusted her instinctive connection to the project. The film explores an intergenerational workplace dynamic, unfolding as Gi-ho…
The Intern opened in theaters on Wednesday, presenting a local interpretation of the Hollywood hit that ultimately earned about five times its production budget globally. Remakes naturally evoke comparisons and pressure, yet actress Han So-hee seized the opportunity and relied on her innate affinity for the project. The film delves into the generational divide within a workplace context, with Gi-ho (Choi Min-sik), a 37-year veteran in the industry, joining the fashion startup headed by Sun-woo, portrayed by Han.
Directed by Kim Do-young, known for Kim Ji-young, Born 1982 and Once We Were Us, the remake quickly captured Han's attention. "Regardless of the original film, I found Sun-woo compelling in the script," Han stated. "She felt grounded, like someone who actually exists out there in the world, and I hoped my interpretation might bring something slightly different."
In the movie, Sun-woo steers her fashion company, Woo22, towards achieving 10 billion won ($6.78 million) in sales within just three years. Despite being a workaholic founder drawing industry attention, Sun-woo secretly battles burnout outside of work.
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