'100 Days of Lies' features a star-studded cast and tells a thrilling spy romance set in Korea during the Japanese occupation.
March/6/2026 14:41
'100 Days of Lies' is raising expectations with a luxurious cast including Kim Yoo-jung, GOT7's Jin-young, Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Mu-sen, and Jin Sung-kyu. The new tvN drama '100 Days of Lies', scheduled to air in the second half of 2026 in Korea, depicts a thrilling romance between the best thief in Gyeongseong, who infiltrates as an intern interpreter at the Governor-General's Office, and a man who is the adopted son of the Governor-General and a newly appointed interpreter. It is a spy romance that portrays the desire for independence and aims to deliver unprecedented suspense and enjoyment through the setting of an 'interpreter' who can see the truth and hidden secrets of the speaker. The production team's commitment to high quality is also raising expectations among drama fans. Directed by Yoo In-sik, known for hits like 'Romantic Doctor Kim Sa-bu' and 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo', who has garnered support for his warm and excellent directing skills. The script is written by Ryu Bo-ri, known for delicacy and deep resonance in works like 'Do You Like Brahms?'. Attention is also focused on the synergy of Kim Yoo-jung, Jin-young, Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Mu-sen, and Jin Sung-kyu, who will complete a breathtaking spy romance. Kim Yoo-jung plays Lee Ga-kyung, the best thief in Gyeongseong, who infiltrates as an intern interpreter at the Governor-General's Office for 100 days. She was desperately saving money for her life goal of going to America but received an irresistible proposal from the patriotic organization and infiltrates the Governor-General's Office as a spy. Kim Yoo-jung commented, 'I am honored to participate in such a meaningful work and I am working hard with the hope that it will be a warm work that can comfort many people and allow them to reflect on history and life. Please give us a lot of expectations and support.' Jin-young plays Kim Tae-woon, the adopted son of the Governor-General and a newly appointed elite interpreter at the Governor-General's Office. In a dark era where propaganda was needed to justify Japan's rule over Korea to the League of Nations, he is a rare person at the time who speaks English, Japanese, and Korean fluently. After returning to Korea for the first time in about ten years, he will take on an important mission as an interpreter. Jin-young said, 'Since this is a work set against a painful era, I am approaching filming with a more careful mindset and will do my best until the end to respond to everyone with a meaningful work.' Kim Hyun-joo plays Yoo So-ran, a sniper from the anti-Japanese organization 'Patriotic Corps' who takes up arms for revenge. Having a past connection with Sato Shinichi, she disguises herself as a Chinese person and returns to Korea after about ten years by faking a marriage with Yoo Philip. While advancing an assassination operation against Sato Shinichi, she proposes a life-risking deal to Lee Ga-kyung. Kim Hyun-joo expressed, 'I feel it is meaningful to be part of a work set in the 1930s and I want to complete a meaningful work together with the actors who have shown good teamwork since the script reading. Please look forward to it.' Lee Mu-sen plays Yoo Philip, a correspondent for American media in Gyeongseong. As a member of the Patriotic Corps, he uses his position as a Korean-American journalist to shake the sensitive Governor-General. Lee Mu-sen said, 'I am worried about how to make '100 Days of Lies' a believable work, but I am more eager to meet the viewers soon.' Jin Sung-kyu plays Sato Shinichi, an ambitious figure skilled in schemes and strategies, who is the new Governor-General and the father of Sato Hideo. He is a powerful figure in the Governor-General's Office who will stop at nothing for success and advancement and is the primary target of the Patriotic Corps. Jin Sung-kyu expressed, 'I think I can create good chemistry with wonderful actors, so I am looking forward to it. I hope it will be a drama that leaves a deep resonance in the hearts of the viewers. I will do my best, so please give us warm support.' The new tvN drama '100 Days of Lies', depicting the tense espionage of spies infiltrating the Governor-General's Office, and the story of people who risked their lives for independence and love during the dark era, is scheduled to air in the second half of 2026.
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