# Kim You-jung Quits Spy Role After Witnessing Torture in '100 Days of Lies' Episode 5

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- Published: 2026-10-28T22:57:25.340Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> In episode 5 of tvN's '100 Days of Lies', Kim You-jung's character announces she is giving up her spy work after witnessing torture at a police station.

## Key points

1. Episode 5 aired October 24 at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN.
2. Her character says she does not want to die a pointless death.
3. Lee Mu-saeng's character appears at the end, gun hidden, as tension peaks.

## 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.

## FAQ

### What time does '100 Days of Lies' air?

Episode 5 aired at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN, according to the broadcaster's schedule reported by TenAsia.

### Who plays Lee Ga-kyung?

Kim You-jung plays Lee Ga-kyung in '100 Days of Lies'.

## Sources

- [TenAsia](https://www.tenasia.co.kr/article/2026102528504)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._