{
  "id": 7745127,
  "title": "Why Han So-hee embraces pressure of remaking Hollywood hit 'The Intern'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/why-han-so-hee-embraces-pressure-of-remaking-hollywood-hit-the-intern",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260916/why-han-so-hee-embraces-pressure-of-remaking-hollywood-hit-the-intern"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "\"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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Han So-hee embraced pressure of remaking The Intern.",
    "She chose project due to script's compelling Sun-woo character.",
    "Film aims to bring different interpretation to Sun-woo's story."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Why Han So-hee embraces pressure of remaking Hollywood hit 'The Intern'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/why-han-so-hee-embraces-pressure-of-remaking-hollywood-hit-the-intern-7747231",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:57:03.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}