{
  "id": 19828480,
  "title": "'100 Days of Deception' breathes new life into colonial-era spy drama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/100-days-of-deception-breathes-new-life-into-colonial-era-spy-drama-19828480",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T15:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20261114/100-days-of-deception-breathes-new-life-into-colonial-era-spy-drama"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The recently released Korean drama \"100 Days of Deception\" has captivated audiences with its fresh take on the colonial-era spy genre. The series, airing on tvN, follows the intertwined lives of two characters whose fates are closely tied to the Japanese Government-General of Korea.\n\nAt the heart of the drama is the emotional bond between Lee Ga-kyung, a spy for an independence movement group, and Sato Hideo, a Japanese interpreter who is estranged from his adoptive father. Ga-kyung offers solace to Hideo, using his Korean name Kim Tae-woong, a name he has had to hide throughout his life. This moment of genuine connection speaks volumes about the power of deception and the lengths people will go to protect their loved ones.\n\nSince the show's debut, it has been on a remarkable upward trajectory, with Episode 10 receiving an impressive average nationwide rating of 10.7 percent. This significant jump from the 5.3 percent rating of its premiere demonstrates the growing popularity and critical acclaim surrounding the series. \"100 Days of Deception\" has managed to stand out from other dramas that have tackled similar themes, with its clever subversion of familiar tropes and well-crafted storytelling that keeps viewers hooked episode after episode.",
  "summary": "“Please don't cry, Mr. Kim Tae-woong.” Lee Ga-kyung (Kim You-jung), a spy for an independence movement group, comforts Sato Hideo (Park Jin-young), an interpreter at the Japanese Government-General of Korea who is devastated after learning that his adoptive father took part in a massacre of a Korean village. She calls him by his Korean name, Kim Tae-woong, which he has had to conceal. It is a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}