Kim Yoo-jung and Park Jin-young in a colonial-era spy romance: '100 Days of Lies' script reading

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'100 Days of Lies' has revealed its script reading session.

The production team of tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama '100 Days of Lies' (written by Ryu Bo-ri, directed by Yu In-sik), scheduled to premiere on October 10 at 9:10 p.m., announced on the 21st that they are preparing for launch by unveiling a script reading session filled with such intense passion and sincerity.

'100 Days of Lies' is a 100-day spy romance set in the heart of the enemy, where Gyeongseong's top pickpocket, who has become a spy, meets an elite interpreter from the Jo Seon (총독) bureau. Through the unique concept of an interpreter who simultaneously observes the truth and lies of the speaker while uncovering secrets, and the setting of a spy planted directly by independence activists, it offers fresh suspense and entertainment. Director Yu In-sik, known for his exceptional direction in the 'Romantic Doctor Kim Sun-woo' series and 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo', has joined forces with writer Ryu Bo-ri, who gained acclaim for her delicate writing in 'Do You Like Brahms?', making this one of the most anticipated works of the second half of the year.

The script reading session held that day brought together a lineup of actors with impeccable skill and depth, including director Yu In-sik, writer Ryu Bo-ri, Kim Yoo-jung, Park Jin-young, Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Moo-saeng, Jin Seon-gyu, Lee Ki-young, Choi Deok-mun, Seo Jeong-yeon, Kim In-kwon, and others. Amidst the coexistence of excitement and tension from their first meeting, all actors and the production team observed a moment of silence to honor the sacrifices of independence activists before proceeding with the script reading.

Kim Yoo-jung plays 'Lee Ga-gyeong', who disguises herself as an interpreter trainee at the Jo Seon (총독) bureau for 100 days, starting from being Gyeongseong's top pickpocket. She portrays the bold and mischievous charm of a girl dreaming of going to America, while simultaneously depicting the crisis and transformation she faces upon becoming a spy for the Gu-guk-dan (National Salvation Group).

Park Jin-young once again promises a dramatic transformation as 'Sato Hideo', the adopted son of the Chief Administrator, and as 'Kim Tae-woong', an interpreter at the Jo Seon (총독) bureau. Although he is an elite interpreter perfectly fluent in three languages, Kim Tae-woong carries a private, unspeakable sorrow, which Park Jin-young portrays with delicate emotional acting. The 100-day spy romance that Kim Yoo-jung and Park Jin-young will create is even more eagerly anticipated.

Kim Hyun-joo plays 'Yoo So-ran', a sniper of the anti-Japanese organization Gu-guk-dan who takes up arms for revenge. Yoo So-ran proposes a life-or-deal to Lee Ga-gyeong while carrying out an assassination mission against Sato Shinichi (played by Jin Seon-gyu). Kim Hyun-joo portrays the complex facets of Yoo So-ran, oscillating between strong emotions and restrained expression.

Lee Moo-saeng plays 'Yoo Philip', a Gyeongseong correspondent for an American news agency and a member of the Gu-guk-dan. He uses his identity as a journalist to undermine the Chief Administrator while continuing a disguised marriage life, hiding his feelings for Yoo So-ran. Lee Moo-saeng contrasts his cold demeanor with the emotional changes he reveals in front of Yoo So-ran.

Jin Seon-gyu plays 'Sato Shinichi', the second-in-command at the Jo Seon (총독) bureau and a primary target of the Gu-guk-dan. Sato Shinichi is an ambitious figure who will stop at nothing for success and career advancement; Jin Seon-gyu reveals the character's ruthless side with a chilling gaze and dry tone of voice.

In addition, many powerhouse actors with unquestionable acting skills joined in to add strength. First, Lee Ki-young plays 'Kim Seung-eok', the largest Bang Jik-hoe-sa (President) in Joseon; Seo Jeong-yeon plays 'Ryu Gwan-sil', Sato's Korean housekeeper; Kim Do-hyun plays 'Suzuki', an English interpreter at the Governor-General's Office; Ko Han-min plays 'Mitairi', another official affiliated with the Governor-General's Office; Kim Jung-hee plays 'Fukuda', a Gyeong Mu (Director) at the Governor-General's Office; Kouri Yuka plays 'Yamada', Sato's secretary; and Hong Sa-bin plays 'Inoma', Lee Ga-gyeong (played by Kim Yoo-jung)'s pickpocket partner. They breathed life into characters with different nationalities, affiliations, and languages through vivid acting.

Most notably, members of the anti-Japanese organization Gu-guk-dan, another central axis of the drama, displayed their presence as scene-stealers, heightening expectations: Choi Deok-mun as 'Gwak Un-hak', Kim In-kwon as 'Han Cheol-ryong', Jeon Seok-chan as 'Kimchi-geon', Jeon Yong-beop as 'Song Jeon', Kim Dong-young as 'Park Se-hwan', Lee Do-gun as 'Jang Jeong-yeop', Park Jung-yeon as 'Kim Myeong-nam', Lee Sun as 'Lee Young-bok', and Go Se-bin as 'Hwang Gyu-young'.

'100 Days of Lies' production team stated, "It was a meaningful time to reflect on the meaning and message of the work from our first meeting. We hope that the sincerity of all actors and the production team involved will fully reach the viewers," and added, "The story of ordinary people who did not lose the light of hope for independence amidst the dark era of Japanese colonial rule is expected to come."

Meanwhile, tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama '100 Days of Lies' has been selected as a project under the 'Support for AI and Digital-Based Broadcasting Program Production' initiative by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) and the Korea Communications Standards Association (KCA). It will premiere on October 10 at 9:10 p.m.

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*This content was translated by AI.