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[USA] Korean Political Thriller "The Man Standing Next" Hits Theaters Jan. 24 (Buena Park), Jan. 31 (Los Angeles)

Political thriller delves into the untold true story of scandal and intrigue in the Korean government

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"The Man Standing Next", a South Korean political drama, will open at CGV Buena Park on January 24th and CGV Los Angeles on January 31st. The film tells the untold story of a 1970 scandal in the KCIA, the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, and is based on the non-fiction hit book "KCIA Chiefs".

In the 1970s, Korea is under absolute control of President PARK (Lee Sung-min) who controls the KCIA, the organization with an edge over any branch of government. The director of KCIA, Kim Gyu-pyeong (Lee Byung-hun), is a shoe-in for second-in-command. In the midst of reign of fear, a former KCIA director, PARK Yong-gak (Kwak Do-won) who knows all about the government's obscure and illegal operations, exiles to the U.S., where he opens the floodgate to the investigation of 'Koreagate'. As tension escalates, stifling political maneuvering by those desiring power collide explosively.
 
"The Man Standing Next" stars Lee Byung-hun, Lee Sung-min, Kwak Do-won, Lee Hee-jun, and Kim So-jin and is directed by Woo Min-ho. The film is distributed by capelight pictures.

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