What happened in episode 5?

Kim You-jung's character, Lee Ga-kyung, announced she was quitting her role as a spy after witnessing brutal torture at the Jongno Police Station. The episode aired October 24 on tvN, following a failed assassination attempt on Japanese officer Sato Shinichi, played by Jin Seon-kyu.

Why did the assassination fail?

The plot was blocked by a trap set by the Governor-General's Office. Han Cheol-ryong, played by Kim In-gwon, was shot dead at the scene. Yoo So-ran, played by Kim Hyun-joo, was wounded but escaped.

What led Lee Ga-kyung to quit?

Lee Ga-kyung was forced to serve as a Korean-language interpreter during interrogations. She witnessed a prisoner being tortured and was shaken when he questioned her alias. She then packed her things, shouting that she did not want to die a pointless death and did not care about Korea's independence.

Where does the story go next?

The episode ends with Lee Mu-saeng's character following her into the rain, his gun hidden, raising the stakes sharply.

For international fans

'100 Days of Lies' is a tvN period drama directed by Yoo In-sik and written by Ryu Bo-ri. Kim Yun-jin is credited as a co-writer and director, and the series is set during Japanese colonial rule in Korea.