'Intern' Choi Min-sik cast with Han So-hee: "That Han So-hee? A luxury of sharing a frame."

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Actor Choi Min-sik shared his impressions of working alongside Han So-hee in 'Intern'.

On the 24th, a production briefing for 'Intern' (directed by Kim Do-young) was held at Seoul Yongsan-gu CGV Yongsan i-Park Mall. Director Kim Do-young and actors Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee attended the event.

The film 'Intern' tells a story of office life that transcends generations and job titles, beginning when Ki-ho (played by Choi Min-sik), a silver intern with 37 years of experience, joins the company of Sun-woo (played by Han So-hee), who has quickly risen as a dark horse in the fashion industry just three years after its launch.

At the center of 'Intern' is legendary South Korean actor Choi Min-sik. Choi, who plays Ki-ho, a veteran silver intern with 37 years of experience, was reported to have poured out exceptional affection for the project from its inception to completion.

Choi Min-sik revealed that this work marked his first real workplace experience. He joked, "I never wore a tie or worked in an office before Navy Headquarters, so I finally got to experience proper office life," drawing laughter from the audience.

He also openly discussed the pressure of remaking the Hollywood film of the same name. Choi said, "It would be a lie to say I felt no pressure. The original is an excellent film, and the actors in it delivered truly outstanding performances."

Adding, "I even wondered, 'Why should I do this when I could enjoy wealth and luxury?'" he continued, "But I don't think we must view remakes negatively. Any work with an original can be reinterpreted through a new perspective."

He particularly expressed attraction to the film's fresh approach rooted in Korean sensibilities. Choi explained, "By adapting this story with Korean settings and expressing Koreans' joys and sorrows, harmony, and intergenerational conflict, I believed it would offer a different flavor from the original, which is why I took on this role."

Han So-hee, who shared the screen with him, conveyed Choi Min-sik's extraordinary passion on set. Han said, "If Senior Choi says we need to gather at 6 a.m., he arrives around 4 a.m. and always looks for the PD."

In response, Choi Min-sik teased, "I'm not coming early to set an example; I just wanted to check what's on the food truck menu," creating laughter across the set.

Choi also expressed satisfaction with his first acting chemistry with Han So-hee. He recalled, "When asked who was cast as 'Sun-woo', I heard it was Han So-hee and thought, 'That Han So-hee?' I wondered how often one gets the luxury of sharing a frame with her. I told myself to stay sharp."

He added, "Throughout my career, I've mostly worked with male actors. Meeting such a beautiful actress as my co-star made me realize I need to work even harder."

Choi also praised Han So-hee's acting style during their first collaboration. He said, "It was our first time working together, and she exceeded expectations. Her attitude toward the project, her passion, and the final result were all extremely satisfying. I was surprised and proud of her."

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