The Man Standing Next
2020, Korean. Directed by Woo Min-ho.
Loyalty. Betrayal. Execution.
When the investigation of 'Koreagate' takes place, Park Yong-gak, a former KCIA director who knows everything about the government's operations, heads to the United States in exile.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
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The Man Standing Next is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Cast & crew
- Woo Min-hoDirector
- Lee Byung-hunKim Gyu-pyeong
- Lee Sung-minPresident Park
- Kwak Do-wonPark Yong-gak
- Lee Hee-junKwak Sang-cheon
- Kim So-jinDeborah Shim
- Seo Hyun-wooJeon Du-hyeok
- Ji Hyun-junKCIA Agent Ham Dae-yong
- Park Seong-geunKCIA Secretary Kang Chang-su
- Park Ji-ilKim Gye-hoon
- Lee Tae-hyungYoo Dong-hun
- Ju Seok-taeShin Ik-chi
- Lee Do-gukChief of Protocol
Details
- Released
- 22 January 2020
- Original title
- 남산의 부장들
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Woo Min-ho, Lee Ji-min
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What The Man Standing Next is based on
The Man Standing Next is based on The Director of KCIA, a 2012 novel by Kim Choong Seek, published by Medici Media.
Novel · 2012
The Director of KCIA
By Kim Choong Seek
Published by Medici Media
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The Man Standing Next: quick answers
Is The Man Standing Next worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 163 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Standing Next?
The Man Standing Next runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Man Standing Next have a post-credits scene?
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The Man Standing Next parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Man Standing Next on?
The Man Standing Next is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Standing Next?
If you liked The Man Standing Next, try Assassination, 12.12: The Day, Hunt.
Who directed The Man Standing Next?
The Man Standing Next (2020) was directed by Woo Min-ho and stars Lee Byung-hun, Lee Sung-min, Kwak Do-won.
What is The Man Standing Next based on?
The Man Standing Next is based on The Director of KCIA, a 2012 novel by Kim Choong Seek, published by Medici Media.