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The Trunk - Secrets Hidden Beneath the Surface

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RATING
7.8/10
POPULARITY
87

In a world where marriage is arranged through a secretive agency called NM, each couple signs a fixed-term contract - and after a set period, the marriage ends unless renewed. Jung-won, a quiet music... Read more

In a world where marriage is arranged through a secretive agency called NM, each couple signs a fixed-term contract - and after a set period, the marriage ends unless renewed. Jung-won, a quiet music producer, unexpectedly becomes involved in this system and marries In-ji, an NM agent. When a mysterious trunk is discovered in a lake - connected to multiple disappearances - their seemingly perfect arrangement begins to unravel, exposing hidden truths about love, identity, and deception. Show less

RELEASE DATE
November 29, 2024
GENRES
Mystery, Romance, Thriller

Quick Info

Release Date November 29, 2024
Rating 7.8/10
Popularity 87
Genres Mystery, Romance, Thriller
MPAA Rating TV-14

Storyline

The Trunk 2024 explores the fine line between love and obligation through a dystopian matchmaking system. When Jung-won's marriage to In-ji begins as a professional arrangement, emotional and moral complexities emerge. The discovery of a trunk in a lake reveals hidden crimes tied to the NM agency, intertwining mystery and romance. The series examines whether love can truly exist without freedom or truth.

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Did You Know

Trivia
  • Based on the novel The Trunk by Kim Ryeo-ryeong.
  • Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin collaborated for the first time, creating high anticipation among K-drama fans.
  • Filming took place around Jeju Island, enhancing the mysterious and emotional tone of the story.
Goofs
  • A flashback scene mistakenly shows a smartphone model from a later year.
  • The NM agency's logo design changes slightly between episodes 3 and 5.
Quotes
  • "Love doesn't die - it just gets buried deeper."
  • "Every contract ends, but not every feeling does."
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  • Each episode ends with a visual of a trunk slowly sinking into water, symbolizing buried memories and untold secrets.
Connections
  • Thematically connected to Love Alarm and My Mister, blending emotional realism with mystery and social critique.
Soundtracks
  • Composed by Park Sung-il, featuring haunting piano themes and ambient instrumentals to reflect longing and suspense.

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Tagline

"Love was just a contract... until secrets surfaced."

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

TV-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is The Trunk 2024 about?

A man and woman in a contractual marriage become entangled in a mystery after a trunk linked to disappearances is found in a lake.

02

Who stars in it?

Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin.

03

Who directed the series?

Kim Gyu-tae.

04

What genre is it?

Mystery, Romance, Thriller.

05

Is it based on a novel?

Yes, based on Kim Ryeo-ryeong's novel The Trunk.

06

When was it released?

Premiered in November 2024.

07

How many episodes does it have?

Ten episodes.

08

What makes the series unique?

Its blend of romantic complexity and dark mystery, with strong performances by Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin.

09

Where was it streamed?

Available on Netflix and local Korean networks.

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