IU, Son Ye-jin, and Hyun Bin? Hollywood Director Reveals His Dream Korean Cast for The Housemaid Remake

A Hollywood thriller is making waves and now it’s Korea that’s in the spotlight.

As the provocative psychological thriller The Housemaid draws strong global reactions, director Paul Feig has ignited fresh excitement by revealing his dream casting choices for a Korean remake, name-dropping some of Korea’s most beloved stars.

Why The Housemaid Became a Global Talking Point

Starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, The Housemaid follows a mysterious live-in maid who enters what appears to be a perfect household only to uncover disturbing secrets hidden behind closed doors. Packed with twists, unreliable characters, and escalating tension, the film is based on a bestselling novel that has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide.

Feig explained that what drew him to the story was its ability to completely mislead the audience, delivering shock after shock while constantly reshaping the viewer’s expectations.

“We Wanted to Surprise Even the Original Fans”

According to the director, the film’s ending was deliberately reworked.

While the novel’s conclusion worked well on the page, Feig felt a cinematic version needed a stronger emotional payoff. The goal was to create an ending that would surprise even viewers familiar with the original story, while cleanly tying together every character’s arc.

One scene he singled out as especially powerful was a tense three-way confrontation on the mansion’s staircase a moment that foreshadows the film’s most explosive revelations.

The Korean Remake Casting That Got Fans Talking

What truly sent fans into a frenzy, however, was Feig’s casual but eye-catching revelation about a hypothetical Korean remake.

He shared that his wife is a passionate fan of Korean dramas, and together they often imagine Korean versions of Hollywood stories. When it came to The Housemaid, his casting picks immediately stood out:

• IU, Kim Yoo-jung, or Suzy as the enigmatic maid
• Son Ye-jin as the secretive wife
• Hyun Bin as the seemingly perfect husband
• Seo In-guk as a key supporting character

The mention of IU, Son Ye-jin, and Hyun Bin each known for layered emotional performances immediately sparked speculation among fans about how intense and elegant a Korean adaptation could become.

Why Fans Say a Korean Version “Just Makes Sense”

Many viewers believe The Housemaid’s themes hidden trauma, class tension, and emotional restraint align naturally with Korean storytelling traditions. Korean thrillers and melodramas are already renowned for slow-burn tension and devastating emotional turns, making the idea of a remake especially appealing.

While no official Korean adaptation has been announced, Feig’s comments alone were enough to fuel online discussions and fan-cast debates across platforms.

A Message to Korean Audiences

Closing his remarks, Feig expressed a clear affection for Korean viewers, saying he hopes audiences in Korea can experience the film in a packed theater, reacting together gasping, laughing, and holding their breath through every twist.

He also hinted that another visit to Korea may not be far off.

Whether or not a remake ever materializes, one thing is clear: The Housemaid has officially entered the K-drama dream-casting conversation and fans are more than ready to imagine what could be.