The Encounter of Kim Hyun-joo's Weighty Performance and Heartbreaking History: 100 Days of Lies Heralds the Resurrection of Period Dramas
In the past, the Japanese colonial era was a frequent subject matter appearing in South Korean dramas and films to depict national pain and the anti-Japanese struggle. Recently, however, it has become increasingly difficult to find period dramas set in this era on television. This is partly because the historical background feels too distant, and partly due to a shift in viewers' preferences toward light, cheerful trendy shows or fantasy genres over heavy and tragic narratives. Amidst this general trend in the broadcasting industry, the weighty period drama 100 Days of Lies, set against the gloomy backdrop of Japanese rule, has recently begun airing, capturing the attention of many drama fans. Summoning a forgotten, heartbreaking era back to the screen, this work is armed with a deep narrative befitting the weight of the times and stellar performances by its cast, delivering a fresh shock and profound resonance to viewers. As it directly tackles the painful history of the Japanese ...
