On October 30, 2024, Netflix officially announced the premiere date for its upcoming Korean drama *The Trunk*, featuring Seo Hyun-jin and Gong Yoo. The series is set to debut on November 29, 2024, exclusively on Netflix. Along with this announcement, Netflix shared a captivating first poster and teaser via its social media platforms.
In a succinct summary, Netflix outlined the plot:
“As a trunk washes ashore, the secret marriage service involving Seo Hyun-jin and Gong Yoo is revealed. #TheTrunk arrives November 29, only on #Netflix.”
*The Trunk* is a South Korean mystery melodrama adapted from Kim Ryeo-ryeong’s novel. The narrative centers around two characters bound by a one-year marriage contract, their lives intricately linked by a mysterious trunk that escalates the suspense.
New Insights and Teaser for *The Trunk* Featuring Seo Hyun-jin and Gong Yoo
The poster shared by Netflix showcases Seo Hyun-jin’s character, Noh In-ji, entering the residence of Gong Yoo’s character, Han Jeong-won, while holding a trunk. Their expressions convey a chilling detachment, enhancing the ominous atmosphere.
To stir intrigue around the plot, the tagline states:
“Truth and Lies. Wrath and Longing. A Marriage Entangled in Secrets.”
The teaser trailer for *The Trunk* begins with Noh In-ji (Seo Hyun-jin) moving in with Han Jeong-won (Gong Yoo), bringing with her a cryptic suitcase. Jeong-won inquires,
“Should I call you my wife?”
This question sets the tone for their complicated relationship, entrenched in a contract rather than emotional connection. Adding complexity, Jeong-won’s former wife, Lee Seo-yeon (portrayed by Jung Yoon-ha), congratulates him on his new marriage, saying,
“While I might be punishing Jeong-won, I’m also granting him a reprieve.”
The trailer culminates with Noh In-ji’s suitcase submerging beneath the water’s surface, paired with her disenchanted remark,
“The thought of marriage sickens me.”
A chilling soundtrack enhances the mysterious ambiance, leaving audiences in suspense.
The narrative of *The Trunk* revolves around Noh In-ji (Seo Hyun-jin), who works for NM, a marriage contract firm. NM provides clients with year-long marriage agreements. Despite changing husbands every year, In-ji feels profoundly isolated. Following her fourth contract marriage, she encounters Jung-won (Gong Yoo) as her fifth partner.
Jung-won, a music producer grappling with anxiety and solitude stemming from a painful history, still harbors feelings for his ex-wife, Seo-yeon, who originally introduced him to NM. As he navigates his second marriage, he gradually acclimates to life with In-ji, until secrets tied to a trunk retrieved from a lake unravel truths about NM, drawing them into a storm of revelations.
Netflix’s recent teaser and poster for *The Trunk* have already enchanted audiences, positioning the show as one of the year’s most awaited dramas.
Insights on the Cast of *The Trunk*: Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin
Gong Ji-cheol, famously known as Gong Yoo, is an acclaimed actor from South Korea, celebrated for his versatility in both films and television. Among his prominent performances are his roles in beloved dramas such as *Coffee Prince* (2007), *Goblin* (2016–2017), and the worldwide phenomenon *Squid Game* (2021–present).
His film career is equally noteworthy, featuring standout roles in *Silenced* (2011), *The Suspect* (2013), *Train to Busan* (2016), and *The Age of Shadows* (2016). Gong Yoo’s body of work has solidified his status as one of South Korea’s most respected and desired actors.
Seo Hyun-jin is an accomplished actress and singer, admired for her enchanting performances across film and television. Previously a member of the girl group M.I.L.K, she gained fame through her compelling roles in hit dramas such as *Another Oh Hae-young* (2016), *Temperature of Love* (2017), and *You Are My Spring* (2021).
Her notable appearances also include key roles in series like the medical melodrama *Dr. Romantic* (2016–2017), the romantic drama *The Beauty Inside* (2018), and the legal drama *Why Her* (2022).
This highly anticipated eight-episode drama is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on November 29, 2024.
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