LE SSERAFIM member Kazuha has become a topic of discussion online after revealing that she is currently watching tvN's historical drama 100 Days of Deception, starring Kim Yoo Jung and Park Jin Young.
The revelation attracted attention because the drama explores Korea's independence movement during Japanese colonial rule, a sensitive historical subject connected to the relationship between South Korea and Japan.
Recently, during an interaction on a global fan communication platform, a fan asked Kazuha, "Are there any dramas you're watching these days?"
Kazuha responded by mentioning 100 Days of Deception.
Although her answer was simple, it quickly became a topic of conversation among Korean internet users, particularly because Kazuha was born and raised in Osaka, Japan.
Set in Gyeongseong in 1932, 100 Days of Deception follows Lee Ga Kyung (Kim Yoo Jung), a skilled pickpocket who becomes involved in an undercover mission, and Kim Tae Woong (Park Jin Young), an elite interpreter working at the Japanese Government-General of Korea.
The drama combines romance and espionage while exploring the Korean independence movement during the Japanese colonial period.
Because of its historical setting, some online users expressed curiosity about how Kazuha, as a Japanese viewer, might interpret the story.
One commenter wondered, "I'm curious what she thinks while watching the drama."
Another wrote, "I hope more Japanese people watch it."
Others reacted positively to her decision to watch a Korean historical drama dealing with such a subject.
One commenter said, "It's good that she's watching it. It makes me like Kazuha more."
Another asked, "She's just watching a drama. What's wrong with that?"
Some viewers also pointed out that entertainment can encourage people to learn about history, regardless of their nationality.
However, several internet users questioned why Kazuha's viewing choice needed to be analyzed so closely.
One commenter argued, "People criticize her for watching it, but they probably would have criticized her if she hadn't watched it either."
Others suggested that simply watching a historical drama should not automatically lead to assumptions about someone's personal beliefs or interpretation of historical events.
The discussion has brought renewed attention to 100 Days of Deception and its portrayal of Korea's colonial history.
For now, Kazuha has only mentioned that she is watching the series and has not publicly shared a detailed opinion about its historical themes.
Her brief response has nevertheless sparked a wider online conversation about historical dramas, cultural understanding, and the different ways audiences may respond to stories based on sensitive periods of history.
