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Netflix: The spy comedy 'Mission: Cross' climbs to the Top 10 spot worldwide

The South Korean spy-comedy 'Mission: Cross' becomes the latest movie to enter the global Top 10 on Netflix... And its the perfect film to watch if you like 'The Union'.

Jung Man-sik and Yum Jung-ah in "Mission: Cross"
© NetflixJung Man-sik and Yum Jung-ah in "Mission: Cross"

One of the trending titles of this week on Netflix is the spy action comedy “The Union,” starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg, which is currently sitting at the top of the global charts, per FlixPatrol. However, another spy action comedy tale is trending worldwide on the platform… And it could be your perfect next watch.

The movie is titled “Mission: Cross,” and it is a South Korean production. It follows former agent househusband Park Kang-moo who becomes entangled in a dangerous mission when trying to help a former colleague with his detective wife Kang Mi-seon, who remains unaware of his past.

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Directed and written by Lee Myeong-hun, in his directorial debut, the film stars Hwang Jung-min, Yum Jung-ah, and Jeon Hye-jin. If you’re looking for another action comedy to not take your eyes off of your screen, trust us, this is the one.

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All about “Mission: Cross,” the spy comedy trending on Netflix

“Mission: Cross” is all about secrets. And, while Mi-seon (Yum) is a seasoned officer in Seoul’s major crimes unit and she is highly regarded for her skills, her stay-at-home husband Kang-mu (Hwang Jung-min) has been hiding his own espionage past.

When he helps his former colleague Hee-ju (Jeon) search for her missing husband, Jung-san (Kim Ju-hun), Mi-seon begins to suspect infidelity, sparking a series of misunderstandings that plunge the couple into danger.

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Apart from the mentioned actors, the rest of the cast includes Jung Man-sik (Vagabond), Kim Ju-hun (Ming Mauseu), Cha Rae-hyung (The Silent Sea), Kim Chan-hyung (Alienoid), Lee Ho-cheol (Arthdal Chronicles), Kim Jun-han (Hospital Playlist), and Ok Ja-yeon (Ming Mauseu).

The film has received positive reviews by South China Morning Post and The Korea Herald. Critics have stated that the film’s comedy is delightful yet simple, but the performances elevated the story.

Natalia is an entertainment journalist at Spoiler US, where she covers everything related to the film industry, series, reality TV, and celebrity news. With a diverse background that includes reporting on sports (soccer and tennis), as well as fashion and culture, she brings a rich perspective to her current role. Natalia holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media from the Universidad Central of Venezuela (UCV) and has over seven years of experience in digital media. Previously, she has contributed her bilingual skills in English and Spanish to outlets such as Bolavip US, Revista Exclusiva, and Cambio16.

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