Key takeaways
- Kim You Jung stars as a master pickpocket recruited to infiltrate the Japanese Government-General as an undercover spy in tvN's "100 Days of Deception," premiering October 10.
- GOT7's Park Jinyoung plays interpreter Kim Tae Woong, the adopted son of Korea's second-highest ranking official under Japanese rule, creating romantic tension with the spy.
- Director Yoo In Shik, known for "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" and "Dr. Romantic," leads the period spy-romance set over 100 days during Japan's occupation of Korea.
tvN has unveiled a compelling new teaser for its upcoming period drama “100 Days of Deception,” directed by Yoo In Shik, the filmmaker behind “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” and the “Dr. Romantic” series. The drama unfolds over 100 days during Japan’s occupation of Korea, combining espionage and romance within this turbulent historical framework.
The Protagonist’s Double Life
Criminal Expertise Meets Political Necessity
At the center of the narrative stands Lee Ga Kyeong, portrayed by Kim You Jung. She operates as a master pickpocket in Gyeongseong, the historical name for present-day Seoul, specializing in relieving unsuspecting targets of their valuables without leaving a trace. Her exceptional skills catch the attention of someone far more dangerous than the ordinary citizens she normally targets.
The teaser begins by establishing her criminal expertise through action. Viewers watch as she demonstrates her precision and dexterity, stealing wallets and valuables from people around her—a sequence that illustrates exactly why her reputation precedes her throughout the city.
The Recruitment That Changes Everything
Yoo So Ran (Kim Hyun Joo) represents the resistance movement against Japanese occupation. Working as a sniper for the anti-Japanese underground, she has tracked Lee Ga Kyeong’s activities and sees potential beyond petty theft. When the two finally meet in the teaser, Yoo So Ran approaches with a pointed observation: “So that pickpocket is you.”
Lee Ga Kyeong has her own singular ambition at this moment: “I’m going to America no matter what.” This declaration of personal desire becomes the leverage Yoo So Ran needs. She counters with a proposition that exploits this dream: “I’ll send you to America. Infiltrate the Japanese Government-General.”
The stakes become crystal clear when Lee Ga Kyeong absorbs the full weight of the request and responds with shock: “Are you asking me to become a spy?” In this moment, the drama articulates its core conflict—the transformation of an ordinary criminal into a covert operative working for a cause larger than herself. Freedom and escape, offered as payment for risking everything.
The Male Lead: Interpreter and Political Operator
Inside the Japanese Government-General, Lee Ga Kyeong will encounter Kim Tae Woong, played by GOT7’s Park Jinyoung. Tae Woong operates under a Japanese identity, Sato Hideo, and holds considerable political importance within the colonial administration. He serves as an interpreter and, more significantly, as the adopted son of the Inspector-General of Korea, the second-ranking official in the entire occupying government.
This positioning creates the drama’s central romantic tension, where Lee Ga Kyeong’s professional assignment and personal connection to Kim Tae Woong will inevitably clash as their relationship deepens beyond the purely operational.
The Mission: First Steps Into Danger
Lee Ga Kyeong enters the Japanese Government-General disguised as an interpreter trainee, abandoning her true identity for a carefully constructed false one. The operation immediately attracts concern from her handlers. Yoo Philip (Lee Moo Saeng), affiliated with the resistance, conveys the magnitude of risk to Yoo So Ran with stark language: “Things are definitely going to get dangerous.”
On her first day inside the Government-General, Lee Ga Kyeong comes face-to-face with Kim Tae Woong. She introduces herself in Japanese, adopting the false name “Geum Seo Hee.” This opening encounter sets the trajectory for the increasingly fraught relationship that will develop between the spy and her target throughout the drama’s 100-day timeline, where personal feelings and national loyalty compete for control.
Broadcast Details
“100 Days of Deception” will premiere on tvN on October 10 at 9:10 p.m. KST. The drama marks Kim You Jung’s return to television following her recent role in the thriller “Dear X,” available for viewing on Viki. With director Yoo In Shik’s established track record in sophisticated historical narratives and a cast combining veteran performers with emerging talent, the series positions itself as a significant arrival in the contemporary K-drama landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does "100 Days of Deception" premiere?
The drama premieres on tvN on October 10 at 9:10 p.m. KST.
Who directs "100 Days of Deception"?
The drama is directed by Yoo In Shik, known for "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" and the "Dr. Romantic" series.
What is the plot of "100 Days of Deception"?
A master pickpocket named Lee Ga Kyeong (Kim You Jung) is recruited by a resistance sniper to become an undercover spy infiltrating the Japanese Government-General of Korea during Japan's occupation.
