The Man Standing Next is a critically acclaimed 2020 South Korean political thriller directed by Woo Min-ho that dramatizes the 40 days leading up to the 1979 assassination of President Park Chung-hee. Starring Lee Byung-hun, the film explores the intense political rivalries and growing paranoia within the KCIA during the final days of the regime. You can stream or purchase the film on platforms like Amazon or Apple TV .