The Trunk is a new South Korean drama starring popular actor Gong Yoo alongside Seo Hyun Jin. Prior to its release, several photos from the series were released showing the characters’ dynamic. Interestingly, it gives a glimpse into the strange marriage of the couple, where both seem indifferent towards each other.

On November 4, 2024, the production team of the upcoming K-drama The Trunk released several show photos. In the footage, it can be seen that Gong Yoo is going through a difficult time in different environments. Her expression reflects the vulnerability and emotional burden she has difficulty overcoming. Previously, Gong Yoo introduced his character Han Jeong Won as someone who is emotionally unstable and lives a lonely and desolate life. He explained that he portrayed the character as someone who has strong self-defense mechanisms and avoids revealing his true self or emotions.

Seo Hyun Jin, on the other hand, shows his indifference to the situation by putting a cold expression on his face. It portrays the character Noh In Ji and shows her empty and desolate inner world. The actress described Noh In Ji as a person who lacks courage, is full of fear, but still has a strong sense of sacrifice.

Adapted from the novel Trunk by Kim Ryeo Ryeong, the story follows Noh In Ji, an employee of NM, a company that specializes in providing spouses for fixed-term, one-year contract marriages. Having just completed her fourth contract, In Ji is paired with her next client, Han Jeong Won, a music producer whose life is marked by enduring pain and loneliness. Jeong Won is haunted by the memories of his ex-wife, Seo Yeon, who first enrolled him in NM.

As In Ji and Jeong Won begin their contract marriage, they slowly adapt to each other’s quirks and lives. However, their budding familiarity is interrupted when a mysterious chest is discovered in a lake; This chest reveals hidden secrets within NM and draws them into a gripping web of mystery that threatens to shake the foundations of their relationship.

Directed by Kim Kyu Tae and written by Park Eun Young, the series will premiere on November 29, 2024.

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