Seoul: Actor Han So-hee expressed that being cast alongside veteran actor Choi Min-sik in the Korean remake of the Hollywood hit "The Intern" felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity she could not pass up.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Han portrays Sun-woo, a workaholic corporate executive leading a successful fashion startup, who hires "silver intern" Ki-ho as part of the company's efforts to cut tax. Choi plays Ki-ho, a retired family man in his late 60s, whose strengths include tidying up, driving, and chatting with people, while his hobbies are arranging flowers and making coffee.

At a press conference in Seoul for "Intern," Han stated, "Frankly, I felt an opportunity like this would not come again in my life. And working with Choi? I thought this was something I had to dive into headfirst, so I gave it everything I had." She acknowledged the pressure of taking on a role originally played by Anne Hathaway but focused on building a character that resonated with her own personality.

Choi also discussed the pressure of remaking a globally popular hit, noting an online post cautioning against spoiling a favorite movie. He emphasized that director Kim Do-young and the cast worked hard to make the film authentic and relatable for Korean audiences, especially for office workers of all ages. "The original work was fantastic ... but I thought the story could take on new flavor in a Korean setting that reflects the joy and sorrow of Koreans and their worldviews," Choi said.

Director Kim Do-young mentioned that 10 years have passed since the Hollywood film's release and that changes in worldviews and generational trends have been incorporated into the film. She praised the actors for their performances, noting their charm as a defining element that differentiates it from the original. "Ki-ho and Sun-woo are very realistic characters. They both have their weaknesses and strengths and go through feelings of loneliness and anxiety. I think audiences will relate to them very well," Kim said.

"Intern" is set to open on Sept. 16.