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Drama: The Trunk
Revised romanization: Trunk
Hangul: 트렁크
Director: Kim Kyu-Tae
Writer: Kim Ryeo-Ryeong (novel), Park Eun-Young
Network: Netflix
Episodes: 8
Release Date: November 29, 2024
Runtime:
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

In-Ji (Seo Hyun-Jin) works for contract marriage provider NM. The company provides its clients with a spouse for a fixed-term 1 year contract marriage. In-Ji has finished her 4th contract marriage. She meets Jung-Won (Gong Yoo) for her 5th contract marriage. Jung-Won works as a music producer. His life is filled with anxiety and loneliness due to the pain from his past. He still badly misses his ex-wife Seo-Yeon, who applied for the spouse providing company NM for him. Jung-Won meets In-Ji from NM and he begins his second marriage with her. They get to know each other and used to each other as time passes. One day, a mysterious trunk is recovered from a lake. This leads them into a whirlwind of secrets behind the NM company.

Notes

Based on novel "Trunk" by Kim Ryeo-Ryeong (published May 29, 2015 by Changbi Publishers).

Cast

Comments

J holmes May 19 2026 5:08 pm I enjoyed this movie all the actor were good I have watched it three times it’s that good. I wish there was a part 2.

venus borja Nov 15 2025 1:08 pm it's a very good drama.i'm just confused how some of the comments were negative.maybe they lack the intellect to appreciate such storyline

Kdrama Llama Feb 25 2025 2:08 am An unconventional, grown up drama with something quietly compelling about it. The show looked amazing in terms of the cinematography and I loved in-ji as a character, the original wife, not so much, she was exhausting and totally crazy! What an outlandish revenge plan she cooked up!

I started the show for Gong Yoo and I wasn’t disappointed in his performance of a deeply traumatised man but there’s just something that left me a bit empty and unsatisfied at the end, perhaps it was the wholetrunk thing, which was not as central to the story as I expected or as e.g. the chandelier?

I’m glad I watched it but I don’t think I will rewatch in the future.

John24 Feb 18 2025 10:55 am The best ? k drama ever, consideration the attention the director gave to making us engulfed into the psychological illnesses that are experienced ? by the the characters.

Nana Jan 21 2025 3:46 pm Hello Yushra and Marriane! I just finished watching this series with mixed emotions. I can’t say I didn’t like it despite the many unanswered questions e.g. what was inside that trunk? Just to answer your question with regard to Yoo In-Yeong, the way I see it, she was a colleague of Noh In-ji, who got pregnant by a client (fake husband), whilst the real husband did not want the baby so she had to live alone. This is merely my personal opinion but I can’t think of anything else.

Kdramastan Jan 19 2025 1:08 pm What a beautiful show, It's so healing and I loved the slow place & slow burn. top notch acting by both GongYoo & Seo hyun jin.

Enn Jan 19 2025 7:33 am A Masterpiece .. beautiful story and excellent works oh my gosh thank you Kim Kyu Tae for making it. You just make 2 your dramas as my fave drama all the times, The Trunk and Its alright its love It feel like watching Park Chan Wook movies ? Love the vibes, the cutting of scenes, the EDM music, back and foward plot. Its like a onion, peel it one by one in the very slow pace. Even the character have to peel it layer by layer. I rare found kdrama lately that hooked me since my dearest. Too bad not all viewer could understand the series and give negative reviews. Watch all the eps just in 2 days in rows, could do in one sit actually ?

hanae Jan 08 2025 2:19 pm This drama had all the subjects to keep a viewer entertained, however, it was poorly executed. The drama was quite underwhelming considering the heavy topics, characters felt empty and it was hard to sympathise with them. I think because of the random cuts and offsetting music, you don't really create a connection with the characters. Such a waste of a cast full excellent actors...

Jane Jan 07 2025 5:07 am You know what.., frankly speaking if its not because of Gong Yoo ,seriously i will not watch this drama. And Gong Yoo acting is good and natural as usual, His acting still interesting after returning from hibernation for some time

zenzen Jan 07 2025 12:04 am im not finished with this and I'm not sure if I can. I keep getting bored and the pacing of the story is off. I've seen other shows experiment with the same pacing and mixed timelines, and those were executed beautifully, however, this show does not do that. The music actually makes the scenes less intense and it very distracting lol. why is every character a brick wall? I see a lot of potential and I want to like it. I think if the editing was a little better it would help the show significantly. Also, the subtitles are atrocious. I need Netflix to stop with these ai subtitles or whatever they're doing cause its sooooo bad and makes everything hard to understand.

AK Dec 27 2024 12:45 pm The Trunk captivated me from the very beginning, and I find the negative reviews on sites like Asiawiki completely baffling. The performances by Seo Hyun-Jin and Gong Yoo were nothing short of masterful, with their on-screen chemistry utterly compelling. The story, deeply rooted in themes of love, secrets, and reconciliation with the past, was beautifully complemented by stunning visuals and a hauntingly atmospheric score.

The film’s deliberate pacing, far from being a flaw, was one of its greatest strengths. It allowed the narrative to unfold with emotional depth, pulling me further into its intricate layers. For me, The Trunk was an extraordinary experience—deeply moving, visually mesmerizing, and thought-provoking. It’s unfortunate that some fail to appreciate these qualities, as The Trunk is a genuine masterpiece that I wholeheartedly recommend.

Agatsuma Dec 26 2024 1:22 pm The thing is, this is the most unique and phychologically dense drama I`ve seen in a while. And that`s why it is so good. The suspense is inbued in the architecture, in the silence between the characters, in the slow paced story. People are used to cliche happy endings or catastrophic tragic endings and fast paced, cliffhanger-kinda episodes. This show has had the courage to do something different: talk about many taboo themes, and also about how people have to learn how to be happy by themselves Before starting a healthy relationship. This drama talks about codependency in relationships, a theme rarely talked about in series because it is anti-climatic and not romantic at all. It is easy to go to the ``a nice relationship cures all``, but in reality, it is the contrary. Broken people lead to broken relationships. You have to mend your pieces and glue them back before trying to stack the cups together.

Ritchie Rich Dec 24 2024 10:10 am A waste if time. I forced myself to watch the second episode because I had already started watching in the hopes that it would get better, but turned it off, thumbed it down, and removed it from my watchlist after just a few minutes.

None of the characters seemed either interesting or endearing and I turned it off when I realized that I didn't care what happened to them nor care about the story outcome.

Jassy Dec 24 2024 8:31 am I was looking forward to seeing Gong Yoo again as a main character. However, this tv drama is a huge disappointment. The story line is very sloppy. Diverse topics that have been adressed briefly in the beginning remained without significance to the entire story (like the drug issue). The ending doesn't make sense to me - justing putting a side character into jail for murder instead of the main character who should have been there in first place? And what the heck is it about the trunk and the stalker in the middle of a field? What was the break up for? And who decided to put Gong Yoo in these ugly pants at the last scene? This drama is nothing more but a show off of wealth. I didn't really feel the characters.

stand-in-nudescene Dec 22 2024 12:53 pm For a brief moment, I thought Jung Yun Ha did the nude scene in Ep 2 for real by herself (though this scene seems not necessary) that said I'm sure they used a stand in for this scene. Anyway, this series are worth watching, even tough they're several unnecessary scenes and characters (nude scene ep 2 and In Ji's deceased friend) the coincidences between Jeong Won and In Ji in the past to make them tied up in love sickness seems lacking of reason and momentum.

eeyao Dec 19 2024 12:52 am you might think with the premise of the mysterious trunk and the two top-billing actors that this would be an interesting show. it's aggressively bland. it was a struggle to get through all eight episodes. also, the electronic music sucks and made me lol every time it would show up to make a scene more stylish and edgy.

Pink Dec 16 2024 10:03 pm Was good at first, got so boring half way through. Became cliché.

Nadia Dec 16 2024 3:08 pm One of the most well-done dramas you'll ever watch. What a production! The cast. The pace. The writing. The storytelling. The character arches. A masterpiece... this drama is a masterpiece.

DMO Dec 15 2024 7:52 am I liked this drama. Yes there is a sense of heightened tension dramatised for the series, but in turn it addresses some of the common issues within their society: Ruining a person's life by posting personal stuff on Daum or Naver and the cancel culture that follows, the authoritative lifestyle by Gong Yoo's father where children growing up have no idea to be better male figures, stalker issues women face (the place where Seo Yin Ji's character lives typically these type of households have lesser surveillance and stalkers can bypass the existing security), Korea's tolerance to LGBTQ even though her ex was Bi, overdoing culture which mostly the rich affords and does it ever so discreetly. I get why Netflix could do it, and JTBC can't do some of the scenes, just like howbthe story of The Glory was shown.

zahari Dec 15 2024 7:24 am Spoiler alert! The two main characters at the end of the movie had to break up because...? In my opinion, the nude scene in episode 2 was absolutely unnecessary! The murder of the pharmacist too! Was there at least one character without psychological trauma?!

Yushra Dec 14 2024 2:02 am Thanks Marianne. I thought I was the only one not getting that character.

Marianne Dec 13 2024 1:07 pm Hi Yushra. I believe she's Noh In Ji's friend. I have no idea why she's even a character in this series. To me it made no sense unless someone else can enlighten me.

Yushra Dec 13 2024 7:31 am Who is Yoo In-Yeong? With whose baby she's pregnant with? I'm not getting her character. I'm in ep 7. Can someone please explain

Marianne Dec 12 2024 8:30 pm Meh... I felt that it was flat. It seemed like the build up (tension) went no where. I watched it for my favourite actor Gong Yoo and he did not disappoint. This gentleman is a brilliant actor and is aging beautifully.

Sara.H Dec 12 2024 8:16 am This drama is amazing, not all ppl will like it ,but it’s suit who like slow developing drama with a deep feelings and thoughts .. I really liked it and finished it in two days the cast are amazing and the show us the the real feelings and the way of each character & the music itself is amazing and give some kind of wierdo .. but as I said not everyone will see the magic of this type of drama I really liked that I had the chance ti watch this masterpiece ??

Susan Dec 11 2024 12:19 pm Honestly I loved it. It's not fluffy but deep. Binged watched and enjoyed it

Give it a go. You won't regret it

Midori Dec 09 2024 7:18 pm As expected of a dark melodrama, it has a slow pace, but it's worth watching for the outstanding acting. The chemistry between the leads is flawless. Even their gestures convey profound emotions, making the storytelling deeply impactful.

This is not your typical K-drama, which some viewers might expect. If you're watching solely for Gong Yoo, you might want to skip it and choose another drama, as the story delves deeply into the psychological issues and past traumas of the main characters. Btw I'm watching this because of Seo Hyun Jin.

Some viewers might feel that the nudity is unnecessary, but for me, that's not the main focus of the show. Each scene is crafted to explore the nuances of each character. What else would you expect from a drama rated 18+? After all, it's a Netflix production, and they are known for including bold and explicit content in their movies and dramas.

La Bella Dec 09 2024 3:45 am Just finished! This drama was not for everyone. The plot will not suit for unpatient viewers. The casts were stunning?? and the story was so warmth. Every scenes develop well, thanx to the perfect acting. This drama will be a perfect choice for binge watcher. Not suit for under 18 (both story and scene)

trebuchette Dec 08 2024 4:58 pm Probably one of the best this year! Might or might not be biased since I love Seo Hyun Jin, but the chemistry between the leads, the acting, the emotions, the lines.. Whew. I would also like to commend the actor who played Ji-O. If I recall correctly, this was his first project. One might think he was casted for his good looks, but he had his own subtle intensity as well. Everyone did really good, 'nuff said.

Just a quick question, though: what was the connection between In-Ji and the pregnant North Korean? I might've missed the part where it was mentioned.

Elsie Dec 08 2024 2:58 pm Brilliant! Gritty. Not your usual K- drama Was worried that it will have too much American- like explicit scenes, but it was well balanced. Actors did a great job!

Sit Dec 08 2024 1:52 pm It was such a good drama. Its plot was so interesting n Seo Hyun Jin and Gong Yoo acted so well. They were such amazing actors.

bell Dec 08 2024 6:06 am Probably my top kdrama for 2024. The warmth i felt when watching the love they potrayed. They gave comfort, healed and bring out the better self of each other. Well made drama. Love how they arrange the plot making me engage. But minus point for quite a number of unnecessary nudity scene. But the love of main couple is comforting so i would still give it the tittle as my top kdrama of 2024. N gongyoo ajushi is so lurve

Renwa Dec 07 2024 9:04 pm Wow! What intensity throughout. It gripped me from the start and never let go. I should probably wait to write this review and let my experience “marinate.” Not sure of the genre…suspense…mystery…art film …I always considered myself relatively smart until this drama…not so much now…I was left with the feeling I missed it all…everything obvious had a hidden secret. The casting was excellent, the story dark and for me who always searches for the meaning of things, an enigma. I will be back for another watch. If you’re into dark art films well written with some very talented actors, go for it. Get me a guide book for The Trunk.

Zeus Dec 07 2024 4:53 pm A Gem!!! 10/10 This mysterious dark mature drama will not be appreciated by everyone, especially i think the younger generation. I loved every bit of it. Finally for once not a cheesy childish drama. The plot / story is heavy but fantastic, OST beautiful and the cast is top. And of course one of my fav k-actors: Gong Yoo, not only handsome and sexy but a great actor, i just love him. I wish we could have more of his dramas/movies available over here in Belgium, unfortunately it is very limited. Highly recommended!! A fan from ??

PANDORA Dec 07 2024 1:14 pm Incredible. 10/10. The dialogue, writing, casting, everything was executed beautifully. As some have said, it is for mature audiences, those who like the slow-burn.

Lj Dec 06 2024 3:51 pm GY and HJ Chemistyy ???

Ray Dec 06 2024 7:20 am I just started watching and got very anxious to know what designer brand is the trunk luggage featured in the series

Amarile Dec 06 2024 5:29 am It is a super drama for more mature people over 30, who has or had a marriage life already, especially toxic relationships or some complicated childhood. The lead actors are exceptionally good, so well convey their caracters, this drama was one of the rare ones that had me completely hooked in.

Kim Dec 05 2024 9:58 pm This drama only suitable for mature, for those who still minor or never been married please avoid this drama, cause the story line of this drama is all about marriage. Toxic relationship and nudity scene shows everywhere, its quite irritating, although I'm mature enough still it wasn't uncomfortable to see, sigh.

KdramaAddict Dec 05 2024 3:29 pm An Oscar winning type of mystery drama, with a touch of suspense, hatred, jealousy and love. Very well made, with great casts.We should see more dramas like this, 2 thumbs up!

anna Dec 05 2024 6:55 am I love this drama. i realize this is the genre i need, romance + thriller, it keeps me on my toes every end of the episode. 10/10 for me! seo hyun jin is my favorite actress and i notice how her looks changed in this drama! like she got thinner?

Princess Dec 05 2024 1:02 am Giving it 10/10.. one of the best dark dramas I’ve ever watched and loving each and every episode.. Hyun-Jin and Gong Yoo are so perfect for their roles. Storyline is very good and unique.. This drama is not for people who limit themselves to Romcom and doesn’t know how to appreciate a true good drama.. Those who commented this drama is boring are those kind of people who are stuck to Boys Over Flower type of drama.. Level up people

Kiki Dec 04 2024 1:50 am Dark drama, with plenty of intense mystery, relationship twists, and finding your true self in the midst of all this Kaos. It's not a drama for all, and some will find it too slow and a storyline that has no meaning. However, I believe if you give it a chance, you might just start to enjoy this drama by the time you get to the end.

Kim Dec 03 2024 10:50 am This drama show me that marriage life is not about physical abuse only , the abuse also can be a mental abuse , this is toxic marriage , nice drama !

Uk Dec 03 2024 6:31 am Meh. So boring and not fun. Also, the story is too flat. I don't feel anything watching it. So yeah. No.

dramadramadrama Dec 03 2024 4:43 am overall lame. 3/10. Ending was lame too. Don't know why they had to have a nude scene there. And what was inside the trunk was ???. I waited so long for this? Once you reach the end, you will realise how you have wasted your time.

frommars Dec 03 2024 4:31 am Yeah totally not for everyone. This type of new modern age genre is still work in progress and full of hit and miss moments. I dont like gong yoo personally but the drama deepness and physological tense really got me. It doesnt trying at all to impress, which how it impress me so much.

Love it. Easy 9/10 But I wont recommend for anyone. Unless you are solo binge watching in one go in one night. Then only you will get the dark humours and deep emotions that this drama has to offer.

Rubi Dec 02 2024 10:13 pm Loveee This Drama!!! The cast and the storyline is just Wow!!! I think this drama is about a toxic relationship that you cant just leave, and finally found someone that understand and warm to you and want to go thru your journey together.

Reema Dec 02 2024 4:39 pm I dont know but 3/10

D Marq Dec 02 2024 12:43 pm It is too heavy drama for me. Casts were great . The nude sex scene was a surprise for me. Not sure if it is needed to go all the way. But there is twist and turn.

Andre Dec 02 2024 10:26 am Main characteres don't have chemistry. Dont like this drama

Ema Dec 02 2024 8:46 am If it weren’t for gong yoo and hyun jin I would’ve dropped it from the 1st episode. Such a waste of time. Just continued watching out of curiosity. Nothing impressive

LOL Dec 02 2024 3:49 am I drop this after the first two episodes. It was too slow and digressive too me. I love the two main lead, I think they're really good actors and they were good in this too, but the story wasn't likeable to me. I thought it's gonna be like the Little Women, a little mystery, a little romance with dark and interesting characters, and in a part these are in it in the The Trunk, but the atmosphere and the story-line isn't quite the same.

yun. Dec 02 2024 12:47 am Love this drama. Love the story and the casts. Love the genres. Unexpected mystery with the slow romance. Thank you the trunk team! It's worth my 8+ hours to watch it. ^^

Kim Dec 01 2024 8:50 pm Love the drama ❤️ love gong yoo oppa

Kim Dec 01 2024 7:59 pm I guess the drama is not about the big twist and turns.. it is about adults discovering how tbey will heal from their traumas created by the people we thought we can depend on..

Him Dec 01 2024 7:52 pm Calm and satisfying ending! ☺❤?? I love it so much!! it is deep and dark.. but not so dark like squidgame parasite and mask girl..so much romance and vulnerability showed by the ML.. how not to love Gong yoo!! the females are strong but have some insecurities which is relatable to older females..

sudamie_namgil Dec 01 2024 7:13 pm Love this drama thank you all <3 esp gongyo and hyunjin

Moisdhiver Dec 01 2024 12:09 pm Love this drama so much. Their chemistry is wayyyy of the charts

Dea Della Dorr Dec 01 2024 7:48 am Try to watch this after seeing Chey's comment. And after marathon 8 episodes today, I agree with Detait. Wasting my time waiting for the secret to unfold.

Detait Dec 01 2024 6:04 am Nothing to see here, just 8 episodes of Ferrari ads wasting your time hehe

lavienbluu Nov 30 2024 11:19 pm a dark adult romance with psychological thriller, the slow burn is really killing me. gong yoo and seo hyun jin's chemistry is really on another level even tho the story and plot is not really my cup of tea. hope this two can reunite again someday in a romcom project, they will nailed it again for sure

sar Nov 30 2024 11:03 pm Drama is so bad ..

Hyperborea Nov 30 2024 6:01 pm The series is interesting, the actors are good, but I still don't understand how ML can be like a rag under his ex-wife's feet

Pricill Nov 30 2024 2:00 pm The chemistry is insane The story is good and dark but the little romance make it like a little light in darkness life The ending is fuxxk... i need little cheese ending

I hope they make another project in romcom genre

Chey Nov 29 2024 12:56 pm Seo Hyun Jin never disappoints!!!!! She and her team often nail it on the head when it's her projects. Amazing drama and I'm likin' Gong Yoo's deadpan character here. Give it a try, guys! I won't leave any spoilers here.

Tyra Nov 14 2024 4:16 am I can't wait to see you again on drama, Gong Yoo oppa.

Iris Oct 30 2024 9:26 am Finally, we got a teaser! I hope to see more dramas and films from you next year. You’re an excellent actress, and it would be such a waste not to see you in new projects.. really can't wait..

Ema Oct 03 2024 10:39 am Why are there no news about this drama, I’ve been waiting for too long. Its almost the end of the year :( I really can’t wait anymore!

Moon Cycle Jun 07 2024 11:58 am Oh no I'm so excited, but why I don't hear anything

Midori Jun 05 2024 9:06 pm Why there is no news about this drama. They keep it too private. Not much photos on their wrapped up party. Is it maybe both actors are very introvert or it's just contract matter with Netflix. Hopefully this drama will release very soon. Can't wait to watch Seo Hyun Jin's acting. Since she always been in hibernated mode after shooting..

Anony08 May 09 2024 8:30 pm I want the exact date?

Anony08 May 09 2024 8:17 pm When will this come out?

Rai Feb 20 2024 11:38 pm Did anyone even watch Love in Contract?? You can't even compare this as she works for a company, not herself. As far as we know, In Ji is not a project like PMY was. Jung Won ex wife signed him up, the ml in Love in Contract signed up on his own as. Not to mention there are tons of other contract dramas out there. And then there's the trunk. This could be a horror drama for all we know. (Let's be honest it's a melodrama but who cares, you get the point)

Beyza Feb 09 2024 9:04 pm i think i watched this before? the godness PMY was main lead???????????????????????????

Janna Usman Sep 24 2023 8:44 pm missing seo hyun jin very much. i super excited with this couple already

Aran Jul 25 2023 11:37 am Wow woow wooow Seo Hyun-Jin eonni and Gong Yoo oppa.. Oh yeah, I'm waiting for this ~

Divine Ocampo Jul 21 2023 12:22 pm I can’t wait for this drama to air on Netflix!

Inmo Jul 19 2023 5:41 am @Anne lol same! Much excitement. @Wait I don't think so, maybe there's fantasy involved since it mentioned some mysterious trunk found in a lake.

Anne Jul 17 2023 3:18 pm Oh boy, oh boy! Two of my favorite actors! ?

Wait Jul 17 2023 10:50 am Isnt this same story as that park min young and gu kyung pyo drama marriage contract?

Nan Jul 17 2023 6:20 am Finally, two adults relationship! Both of them deserve to work with another renowned actor.

I don't mind age gap in a love story, but lately all great actors have been paired with new young people and it got really boring. I assume producers want to attract different viewers but will end up losing all of us.

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 * [[Seo Hyun-Jin (1985)|Seo Hyun-Jin]] - In-Ji
 * [[Gong Yoo]] - Jung-Won
+* [[Jung Yun-Ha (1986)|Jung Yun-Ha]]
+* [[Kim Dong-Won (1984)|Kim Dong-Won]]
+* [[Uhm Ji-Won]]
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