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The Trunk - Secrets Hidden Beneath the Surface

2024-11-29
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Last Updated on 14 Nov 2025
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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.

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.

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Genres: Mystery  ·  Romance  ·  Thriller

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

Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin.

Kim Gyu-tae.

Mystery, Romance, Thriller.

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

Premiered in November 2024.

Ten episodes.

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

Available on Netflix and local Korean networks.

Web series Details

  • Release Date: 2024-11-29
  • Language: Not specified
  • Production Companies: N/A

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.

Tagline

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

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

TV-14

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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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