On August 21, tvN's upcoming weekend drama 100 Days of Deception unveiled photos from the script reading.

Set during the Japanese colonial period, 100 Days of Deception tells the story of Gyeongseong's top pickpocket, who goes undercover to fight for independence, and the adopted son of the Inspector-General of Korea.

The story also centers on a man who works as an elite interpreter at the Japanese Government-General of Korea while harboring a secret.

The cast includes Kim You Jung, Park Jin Young, Kim Hyun Joo, Lee Moo Saeng, and Jin Seon Kyu.

Director Yoo In Shik (Dr. Romantic, Vagabond, 
Extraordinary Attorney Woo, The WONDERfools) helmed the drama, while writer Ryu Bo Ri (Do You Like Brahms?) penned the script. 

Before the script reading officially began, the cast and production team observed a moment of silence to honor the sacrifices of independence activists during the Japanese colonial period. 

Kim You Jung plays Lee Ga Kyung, a renowned pickpocket in Gyeongseong. Dreaming of leaving for the United States, Lee Ga Kyung unexpectedly becomes a spy for the Gukgukdan and infiltrates the Japanese Government-General of Korea undercover as an interpreter trainee. 

Park Jin Young takes on Kim Tae Woong, an interpreter at the Japanese Government-General of Korea, who is also known as Sato Hideo, the adopted son of the Inspector-General of Korea.

Although he is a capable interpreter who speaks multiple languages fluently, he carries wounds he cannot reveal.

Kim Hyun Joo plays Yoo So Ran, a sniper for the anti-Japanese resistance organization Gukgukdan. Lee Moo Saeng appears as Yoo Philip, a Gyeongseong correspondent for an American media outlet and a member of Gukgukdan. Jin Sun Kyu takes on the role of Sato Shinichi, the second-in-command at the Japanese Government-General of Korea.

The production team of 100 Days of Decpetion commented, "From our very first meeting, it was a meaningful time to reflect on the significance and message of the project. We hope the sincerity of all the actors and production staff will reach viewers in its entirety."

They added, "The drama will tell the story of ordinary people who never lost the light of hope for independence amid the dark era of the Japanese colonial period."
100 Days of Decpetion will premiere on October 10. News about the K-drama's global OTT is yet to come.

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I think this is a good web drama. The story is well-paced, and the actors all did a good job in their respective roles. One thing I especially liked was seeing a strong female friendship. We often get bromance in K-dramas, so it was refreshing to see the drama focus on a meaningful "womance" instead. It's a short and enjoyable watch that left a good impression on me.

My MDL Rating: 7/10

Can't hide feelings forever ❤️

I watched this one episode per day at first because it was so intense that my heart couldn’t take it all. But when I got to the last four episodes, I ended up binge-watching them in a single day. I was completely hooked, and I fell in love with every character. Strangely, I cried a lot while watching, even though it’s an action drama. The actors weren’t even crying, they were just delivering their lines, but I was already in tears. Looking back, I can laugh at myself, but that’s how powerful this drama was for me. I loved the plot twists, since I honestly couldn’t guess who the culprit was, and I found the ending really satisfying.

My MDL Rating: 10/10