Kim Yoo-jung ultimately declares she will abandon her role as a spy in '100 Days of Lies,' which peaked at 8.8% [Comprehensive]

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In '100 Days of Lies,' Kim Yoo-jung declared that she would give up being a spy.

In Episode 5 of tvN's special project marking its 20th anniversary, the weekend drama '100 Days of Lies' (directed by Yoo In-sik and Kim Yun-jin, written by Ryu Bo-ri, produced by Studio Dragon and Romantic Crew), which aired on the 24th, Lee Ga-gyeong (played by Kim Yoo-jung) was engulfed in confusion and awakening after interpreting for Geum Seok-joong's (played by Kang Woo-sung) interrogation. She then resolved to leave, stating that she did not want to meet a death like his and would therefore quit being a spy. Meanwhile, as Yu So-ran (played by Kim Hyeon-joo) struggled to steady her collapsing emotions upon hearing news of Geum Seok-joong, Yu Philip (played by Lee Mu-saeng) followed Lee Ga-gyeong out, foreshadowing a new development between them.

The viewership rating for Episode 5 averaged 7.0% with a peak of 9.1% among households in the metropolitan area, and averaged 6.5% with a peak of 8.8% nationwide, ranking first in its time slot including cable and pay-TV channels (based on Nielsen Korea's paid platform data).

The second assassination operation by the National Salvation Corps, which fell into Sato Shinichi's (played by Jin Seon-gyu) trap, inflicted significant damage on the Japanese police, though it came at the cost of members' lives. Han Cheol-ryong (played by Kim In-kwon) and Jang Jung-yeop (played by Lee Do-gun), who were at the forefront of this operation, ultimately lost their lives. Yu So-ran barely survived without being discovered by Fukuda (played by Kim Jung-hee), but the deaths of her colleagues brought deep sorrow and a sense of loss to those left behind. The final words in the suicide note of 'Joseon person Han Cheol-ryong,' which read, "If my death could bring independence for our homeland even one minute or second sooner, I would be satisfied with that," added a heavy resonance and lingering aftertaste.

The next day, Lee Ga-gyeong learned that Yu So-ran and Yu Philip had left the house, and upon hearing through Sato Hideo that there had been an attempt to assassinate the General Affairs Director of the National Salvation Corps the previous evening, she began to worry about the two. Amidst this, Lee Ga-gyeong, who went on a field assignment at Fukuda's summons, encountered Geum Seok-joong, who had been brought in for interrogation at the Jongno Police Station. Tasked with interpreting for Geum Seok-joong's interrogation, she witnessed brutal torture and violence firsthand, and felt her breath caught by Fukuda's menacing threats and pressure, stating that "dying miserably alone is what independence movements by Joseon people are."

Geum Seok-joong first opened his mouth at the moment Fukuda called Lee Ga-gyeong 'Geum Seo-hee.' Upon hearing that name, Geum Seok-joong thrashed about in agitated emotion, causing Lee Ga-gyeong to become even more terrified. Just then, Sato Hideo appeared. Sensing an unusual atmosphere from Lee Ga-gyeong's demeanor, Sato Hideo pressed Fukuda with a cold expression and tone of voice. In response, Fukuda slapped Sato Hideo across the cheek, revealing the contempt and antipathy harbored within him, and at that moment, Sato Shinichi appeared, causing the air in the interrogation room to freeze even colder.

An awkward and uncomfortable current lingered between Lee Ga-gyeong and Sato Hideo as they stepped out of the building together. Sato Hideo offered an apology to Lee Ga-gyeong, saying, "I am sorry. This will not happen again," and reluctantly opened up by asking her to keep Yu Philip unaware of today's events. It was a statement he had no choice but to make in order to prevent foreign media reports. In response, Lee Ga-gyeong left a cutting remark, thanking him for the kindness of reminding her how she became an interpreter for the Governor-General's Office, before walking away into the distance in the rain.

Upon returning home, Lee Ga-gyeong threw off all the clothes she was wearing as 'Geum Seo-hee.' She changed back into her original plain hanbok and packed up her few simple belongings to leave. When Yu So-ran, who had been watching, blocked her way, she could no longer contain herself and poured out everything she had seen, heard, and said that day. Lee Ga-gyeong stated that if her identity were exposed, she would meet a "dog's death" just as Fukuda had said. As Yu So-ran and Yu Philip reacted angrily, she pointed out that the person she had interrogated today was no different from herself, revealing that he was Geum Seok-joong, who had come to their house disguised as a delivery man.

Seeing the trembling in Yu So-ran's eyes, Lee Ga-gyeong finally realized why Geum Seok-joong had reacted that way to the three characters of 'Geum Seo-hee,' which Yu So-ran claimed was her deceased daughter's name. However, she could not understand them for risking their lives for the independence of their homeland even after losing their daughter 13 years ago. Lee Ga-gyeong shouted, "You are all crazy!" and stormed out, leaving Yu So-ran and Yu Philip behind. Walking through the heavy rain while swallowing her anger, Lee Ga-gyeong tripped over a stone and fell. After picking up the items scattered on the wet dirt ground, she finally let her pent-up emotions burst. Behind her stood Yu Philip, who had hidden a gun, and the scene showed Yu So-ran watching from the second-floor window, heightening the tension.

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