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Currently, the Netflix original drama 'Trunk' is generating buzz in Korea, starring Seo Hyun Jin and Gong Yoo. This series is based on Kim Ryeo-ryeong's novel of the same name and centers on a trunk found in a lake, exploring the secrets of the temporary marriage service 'NM', and the lies, desires, and truth behind a murder case involving the characters.
'Trunk' is an 8-episode drama released on Netflix on November 29, 2024. It delicately portrays a murder case, human deception, and obsession through the fresh concept of marriage as a business. Seo Hyun Jin plays Noh In-ji, a senior matching planner at NM, while Gong Yoo plays Han Jeong-won, the son of a conglomerate chairman and a music producer. Their contractual marriage leads them to share their deep emotional scars. The drama heightens immersion with complex character relationships and mystery elements, including a trunk related to In-ji's past, the schemes of Jeong-won's ex-wife Lee Seo-yeon (Jung Yoon-ha), and threats from stalker Eom Tae-seong (Kim Dong-won).
Bloggers noted that the drama's appeal lies in its psychological games and mystery, transcending simple romance. Seo Hyun Jin and Gong Yoo's restrained yet intense emotional performances enhance viewer immersion, and Lee Jung-eun's portrayal of Kwon Do-dam adds a unique dimension to the character relationships. While opinions among viewers are divided, many found the dark and peculiar atmosphere, which addresses loneliness, obsession, and deficiency, to be particularly memorable.
