The Intern (2026)
The Intern is in cinemas in South Korea now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
The verdict
The Intern is a fresh Korean film that's only just landed, so ratings are still settling. It runs a manageable 133 minutes. It's in theatres in South Korea now — best caught on the big screen.
Should you spend 2h 13m on it?
2h 13m of Korean drama with comedy threaded through, not one for younger kids. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
A story about what happens when Seon-wu, the CEO of a fashion company who is more passionate than anyone when it comes to work, hires Ki-ho, who has a wealth of life experience, as a silver intern.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 13m |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Kim Do-young
Cast
When is The Intern coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — The Intern is in its theatrical run in South Korea, released 2026-09-16. Korean releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in South Korea
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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