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On October 30, 2024, Netflix announced the release date for its new Korean drama The Trunk, starring Seo Hyun-jin and Gong Yoo. The series premieres on November 29, 2024, exclusively on Netflix. A first poster and teaser were also released on Netflix's social media channels.
In a brief synopsis, Netflix described the storyline:
"Seo Hyun-jin and Gong Yoo’s involvement in a secret marriage service is uncovered when a trunk washes up on shore #TheTrunk is coming November 29, only on #Netflix."
The Trunk is a South Korean mystery melodrama based on a novel by Kim Ryeo-ryeong. It follows two individuals bound by a one-year marriage contract. A mysterious trunk entwines their lives, adding suspense to the plot.
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Netflix reveals teaser and new details for upcoming Korean drama The Trunk starring Seo Hyun-jin and Gong Yoo
In the poster released by Netflix, Seo Hyun-jin's character, Noh In-ji, is seen entering the house of Gong Yoo's character, Han Jeong-won, holding a trunk. Their expressions appear cold and distant, adding a sense of foreboding. The scene places Gong Yoo on a spiral staircase while Seo Hyun-jin stands at the bottom, under a grand chandelier, amplifying the suspense.
Building curiosity around the storyline the tagline reads,
“Truth and Lies. Wrath and Longing. A Marriage Entangled in Secrets.”
The teaser trailer of The Trunk opens with Noh In-ji (Seo Hyun-jin) moving in with Han Jeong-won (Gong Yoo) , bringing a mysterious suitcase. Jeong-won asks,
“Do I refer to you as my wife?”
This sets the stage for their complex relationship, as they enter a marriage bound by contract and manual rather than emotion. In a twist, Jeong-won’s ex-wife, Lee Seo-yeon (played by Jung Yoon-ha), congratulates him on his marriage, adding,
“I may be punishing Jeong-won, but I’m also giving him time off.”
The trailer then closes with Noh In-ji’s suitcase sinking deep underwater, accompanied by her disillusioned words,
“The idea of marriage just disgusts me.”
A haunting soundtrack in the background maintains a mysterious tone, keeping viewers on edge.
The Trunk's plot centers on Noh In-ji (Seo Hyun-jin), who works for NM, a contract marriage provider. NM offers clients a one-year marriage contract with a spouse. Despite living with a new “husband” every year, In-ji feels deeply alone. After completing her fourth contract marriage, she meets Jung-won (Gong Yoo) for her fifth.
Music producer Jung-won, struggling with anxiety and loneliness from his painful past, still misses his ex-wife Seo-yeon, who first registered him with NM. Now in his second marriage, he slowly adapts to life with In-ji, until a trunk recovered from a lake reveals secrets about NM, pulling them into a whirlwind of revelations.
The Trunk, directed by Kim Gyu-tae (Our Blues, Moon Lovers) and written by Park Eun-young (Hwarang), promises a blend of emotional depth and suspense, supported by a talented cast and crew.
Netflix’s latest teaser and poster of The Trunk have already captivated audiences, with The Trunk anticipated as one of the must-watch dramas of the year.
More about the cast of The Trunk : Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin
Gong Ji-cheol, widely recognized by his stage name Gong Yoo, is a celebrated South Korean actor known for his versatility across both film and television. His standout roles include iconic performances in dramas like Coffee Prince (2007), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017), and the global hit Squid Game (2021–present).
Gong Yoo has also made a significant impact in film, with acclaimed roles in Silenced (2011), The Suspect (2013), Train to Busan (2016), and The Age of Shadows (2016). His work continues to define him as one of Korea’s most respected actors and sought-after actors.
Seo Hyun-jin is a skilled South Korean actress and singer renowned for her captivating performances in film and television. Before embarking on her acting career, she was a member of the girl group M.I.L.K. Seo rose to fame through her roles in popular dramas such as Another Oh Hae-young (2016) and the romantic comedies Temperature of Love (2017) and You Are My Spring (2021).
She has also starred prominently in notable series, including the medical melodrama Dr. Romantic (2016–2017), the romance drama The Beauty Inside (2018), and the legal drama Why Her (2022).
This highly anticipated drama, consisting of eight episodes, is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on November 29, 2024.
