Kim Yoo-jung&Park Jin Young 'The 100-Day Lie,' a spy romance set in the Japanese colonial era, set to dominate the second half of the year (Comprehensive)

The production presentation for the new tvN Saturday-Sunday drama '100 Days of Lies' was held on the 29th, with actors Lee Moo-saeng, Kim Hyun-joo, Kim Yoo-jung, Park Jin Young, and Jin Sun-kyu in attendance."An intriguing story about a passionate and noble cause"Actors Lee Moo-saeng, Kim Hyun-joo, Kim Yoo-jung, Park Jin Young, and Jin Sun-kyu (from left) attended the production presentation for tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama '100 Days of Lies' at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 29th and shared various stories. /Reporter Nam Yoon-hyo[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] The period drama '100 Days of Lies,' set during the Japanese colonial era, is coming to viewers. The drama is expected to deliver thrilling suspense to viewers with the romance between actors Kim Yoo-jung and Park Jin Young, as well as exciting espionage operations. Expectations are high as to whether '100 Days of Lies' can become a hit this fall.The production presentation for tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama '100 Days of Lies' (written by Ryu Bo-ri, directed by Yoo In-sik&Kim Yoon-jin) was held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 29th. Director Yoo In-sik and actors Kim Yoo-jung, Park Jin Young, Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Moo-saeng, and Jin Sun-kyu attended the event, highlighting the unique aspects of '100 Days of Lies' and encouraging viewership.'100 Days of Lies' is a 100-day espionage romance that unfolds as a top pickpocket in Gyeongseong becomes a spy and confronts an elite interpreter at the Government-General of Korea in the heart of the enemy. The drama offers unique entertainment with its themes of interpretation and the setting of a spy planted by the independence movement.Director Yoo In-sik, who helmed the production, introduced the drama as "a work filled with thrilling espionage, heartfelt love, and the passionate fervor of those who sacrificed for the independence of their country," adding, "We made it with all our heart."tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama '100 Days of Lies,' starring Kim Yoo-jung in the lead role, is set during the Japanese colonial era. /tvNKim Yoo-jung plays Lee Ga-kyung, a former pickpocket who infiltrates the Government-General of Korea under a false identity to achieve her dream of going to America. Kim Yoo-jung said, "She is a character in her early 20s," and "I was curious about the growth of a young friend living through that difficult time. I wanted to experience it together."Park Jin Young plays Sato Hideo, the adopted son of Sato Shinichi (played by Jin Sun-kyu), the Governor-General of the Government-General of Korea, and an elite English interpreter. Park Jin Young stated, "After moving to Japan, he undergoes intense training that causes trauma. Therefore, I tried to hide my emotions as much as possible to portray a character who is unwavering."Kim Hyun-joo plays Yoo So-ran, a sniper in the armed anti-Japanese organization Gukdan. She returns to Joseon disguised as a Chinese national for revenge. Kim Hyun-joo explained, "She is a character with a painful past. Although she starts with personal revenge, she eventually fights for the independence of her country."Lee Moo-saeng transforms into Yoo Philip, a Gyeongseong correspondent for an American media company. Yoo Philip, a Korean-American, also becomes Yoo So-ran's fake husband for an operation as a member of Gukdan. Lee Moo-saeng added, "Although he cannot prioritize personal feelings for the sake of the cause, he becomes captivated by Yoo So-ran, who has a story."Jin Sun-kyu plays Sato Shinichi, the Governor-General of Joseon. He is Kim Tae-woong's adoptive father and the target of the assassination operation carried out by Yoo So-ran and Yoo Philip. Jin Sun-kyu described Sato Shinichi as "an unforgivable villain" and "a character whose desire for recognition has been distorted. I made no effort to beautify him."tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama '100 Days of Lies,' featuring actors Kim Yoo-jung (top left) and Park Jin Young, will premiere on October 10th. /tvN'100 Days of Lies' consists of a total of 16 episodes, which is a considerable length. Director Yoo In-sik said, "From the initial script meetings, we felt that 10 or 12 episodes would not be enough to contain our story," and expressed confidence, "Even with the current 16 episodes, the content is overflowing. It's a rich story."Furthermore, Director Yoo In-sik pointed to the message that runs through '100 Days of Lies' as the question of "What motivated the independence activists of that era to make such choices?" He explained, "I was curious about the force that drove the independence activists," and "That was the reason I decided to direct '100 Days of Lies'."Finally, they revealed the viewing points of '100 Days of Lies.' Director Yoo In-sik said, "All the characters in our drama undergo transformation," and urged viewers, "It is a work that contains something that makes your heart race. As it deals with a noble cause, it is full of intriguing and fun stories."Kim Yoo-jung also shared, "It is a work that captures the process of individuals becoming 'us.' Before us, there are no individuals. It's a message that exists everywhere, regardless of the era. I hope many people will be able to think deeply after watching our drama. We ask for your interest and love, as we have put our best effort into filming."tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama '100 Days of Lies,' consisting of 16 episodes, will premiere on October 10th at 9:10 PM.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]