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, a Hollywood film that earned approximately five times its budget globally, has made its U.S. debut, adapting the story to a Korean context. High-profile adaptations naturally attract comparisons and expectations, yet actress Han So-hee welcomed the challenge and trusted her innate affinity for the material. The movie delves into an age-gap professional relationship, following Gi-ho (Choi Min-sik), a 37-year veteran in the fashion industry, as he joins Sun-woo's (Han So-hee) startup.
Directed by Kim Do-young, known for Kim Ji-young, Born 1982 and Once We Were Us, the remake immediately captured Han's attention. She expressed, "Regardless of the original film, I found Sun-woo compelling in the script." Han felt the character resonated with her on a personal level, describing Sun-woo as someone who "actually exists out there in the world," and hoped her interpretation could offer a unique perspective.
In the movie, Sun-woo spearheads her fashion company, Woo22, achieving a sales milestone of 10 billion won ($6.78 million) within three years. Despite her relentless work ethic, the founder grapples with burnout away from the spotlight.
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