Actor Lee Moo-saeng, who married in 2011 and is a father of two, is set to make his return to the small screen with '100 Days of Lies'.
Scheduled to air in the latter half of this year on tvN, the new drama '100 Days of Lies' is an espionage romance set in the era of Japanese colonial rule. It tells the story of the most skilled pickpocket in Gyeongseong who infiltrates the Japanese Government-General of Korea disguised as an interpreter, and the dangerous yet thrilling love story with the adopted son of the Chief of Political Affairs, alongside the yearning for Korea's independence.
Lee Moo-saeng will portray the role of Yoo Philip, a special correspondent for an American news agency in Gyeongseong. Yoo Philip is a member of the independence group Gugukdan, and as a Korean-American journalist, he uses his position to influence the politically sensitive Chief of Political Affairs.
Anticipation is high for how Lee Moo-saeng will depict Yoo Philip, who plays a secretive and pivotal role in the intense espionage battles surrounding the Japanese Government-General.
Previously, Lee Moo-saeng played Jin So-baek, the head of Jin Kang Sanghoe, in the Netflix series 'You Killed Me'. He convincingly portrayed a steadfast support and true adult figure, aiding Eun-soo (played by Jeon So-ni) and Hee-soo (played by Lee Yoo-mi). His solid acting skills allowed him to deeply express the character's inner world, bringing Jin So-baek to life in a multi-dimensional way.
In '100 Days of Lies', Lee Moo-saeng is expected to showcase a different kind of intense and weighty charisma compared to his previous role as Jin So-baek, further establishing his presence. Known for enhancing the charm of each production with his unique character portrayal, all eyes are on the new facets he will bring to this historical drama.
By Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr