100 Days of Lies
| 100 Days of Lies | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 100일의 거짓말 |
| RR | 100irui geojinmal |
| MR | 100irŭi kŏjinmal |
| Genre | |
| Developed by | Studio Dragon |
| Written by | Ryu Bo-ri |
| Directed by | Yoo In-shik |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
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| Original release | |
| Network | tvN |
| Release | 2026 |
100 Days of Lies (Korean: 100일의 거짓말) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Ryu Bo-ri, and directed by Yoo In-shik, starring Kim You-jung, Park Jin-young, Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Moo-saeng, and Jin Seon-kyu It is scheduled to premiere on tvN in the second half of 2026, and will also be available for streaming on Netflix.[2]
Synopsis
Lee Ga-kyung, Gyeongseong's most skilled pickpocket, survives by lying and deceiving others. Hoping to earn enough money to leave Joseon and start a new life abroad, she agrees to go undercover as an interpreter at the Japanese Government-General of Korea for 100 days on behalf of the independence movement. There she crosses paths with Kim Tae-woong, also known as Sato Hideo, an elite interpreter and the adopted son of Inspector-General Sato Shinichi. As the two become entangled in secrets and hidden loyalties within the colonial government, their lives intersect amid espionage, danger, and the growing struggle for Korean independence.
Cast
Main
- Kim You-jung as Lee Ga-kyung[3]
- Gyeongseong's most skilled pickpocket, capable of lying and deceiving others with ease. Her dream is to save enough money to leave Joseon and start a new life elsewhere.
- Park Jin-young as Kim Tae-woong / Sato Hideo[4]
- The adopted son of Sato Shinichi and a newly appointed elite interpreter at the Government-General, fluent in English, Japanese, and Korean.
- Kim Hyun-joo as Yoo So-ran[5]
- A sniper in the independence movement seeking revenge against Sato Shinichi.
- Lee Moo-saeng as Phillip Yoo[2]
- A Gyeongseong correspondent working for a U.S. news agency.
- Jin Seon-kyu as Sato Shinichi[6]
- The newly appointed Inspector-General of Korea and the adoptive father of Sato Hideo, an ambitious man willing to do anything for power.
Supporting
- Park Jung-yeon as Kim Myung-nam[7]
Production
Development
The series is produced by Studio Dragon and Nangman Crew. Yoo In-shik, who directed Dr. Romantic (2016–2023) and Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022), was attached to direct, while Ryu Bo-ri, who wrote Do You Like Brahms? (2020) and Trolley (2024), serves as the screenwriter.[1][3]
The first script reading was conducted on February 6, 2026.[8]
Casting
In October 2024, Kim You-jung was reportedly cast in a leading role.[3] The following month, Kim Hyun-joo was reported to have joined the cast.[5] In July 2025, Park Jin-young was reportedly cast as the male lead.[4] In December 2025, Jin Seon-kyu was reported to have joined the cast.[6]
In February 2026, tvN confirmed the main cast, including Lee Moo-saeng, as part of its 2026 lineup.[2]
Filming
Principal photography began in the March of 2026.[8]
Filming locations include Nonsan Sunshine Land in South Chungcheong Province, which was confirmed as a key filming location and main backdrop for the series and was previously used in the television series Mr. Sunshine.[9]
Release
100 Days of Lies is scheduled to premiere on tvN in the second half of 2026, and will also be available for streaming on Netflix.[9]
References
- ^ a b c 김유정·박진영, '100일의 거짓말'로 경성 시대 첩보 로맨스 그린다...하반기 방영. StarDaily (in Korean). March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ a b c Park, Jin-young (February 12, 2026). 김유정·박진영·김현주·진선규·이무생, '100일의 거짓말' 출연 확정 [Kim You-jung, Park Jin-young, Kim Hyun-joo, Jin Seon-kyu, and Lee Moo-saeng confirmed to appear on '100 Days of Lies']. JoyNews24 (in Korean). Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ a b c Hwang, So-young (October 11, 2024). [단독] 김유정, '100일의 거짓말' 주인공..'우영우' 감독과 호흡 [[Exclusive] Kim You-jung confirmed as lead in '100 Days of Lies'; teams up with director of 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'] (in Korean). Retrieved February 1, 2026 – via Daum.
- ^ a b Ji, Seung-hoon (July 29, 2025). [단독] 갓세븐 박진영, '100일의 거짓말' 출연...김유정과 호흡 [[Exclusive] Got7's Park Jin-young to appear on '100 Days of Lies' with Kim You-jung] (in Korean). Retrieved July 29, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kim, Na-yeon (November 20, 2024). [단독] 김현주, 김유정 만날까..'우영우' 감독 신작 출연 물망 [[Exclusive] Will Kim Hyun-joo and Kim You-jung meet? They're considered for roles in the new work by 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' director] (in Korean). Retrieved July 29, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kim, Ye-eun (December 3, 2025). [단독] 'UDT' 대박난 진선규, '100일의 거짓말' 합류 [[Exclusive] Jin Seon-kyu, who hit it big on 'UDT,' joins '100 Days of Lies'] (in Korean). Retrieved December 3, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ 이경호 (February 24, 2026). [단독] 박정연, 김유정 주연 '100일의 거짓말' 출연...'차세대 주말퀸'을 향해. 머니투데이 (in Korean). Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ a b Park, Jin-young (February 12, 2026). 김유정·박진영·김현주·진선규·이무생, '100일의 거짓말' 출연 확정 [Kim You-jung, Park Jin-young, Kim Hyun-joo, Jin Seon-gyu, and Lee Moo-saeng are confirmed to appear in 100 Days of Lies]. Joynews24 (in Korean). Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ a b 논산시 선샤인랜드, 대작과 함께 'K-드라마' 성지로 재도약 [Nonsan Sunshine Land rises again as a 'K-drama' landmark with a major production]. Maeil Ilbo (in Korean). March 17, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.