The Trunk (Korean: 트렁크) is an upcoming South Korean mystery melodrama television series based on the novel of the same name by Kim Ryeo-ryeong. Written by Park Eun-young, directed by Kim Kyu-tae, and starring Seo Hyun-jin and Gong Yoo. The series depicts two people under one-year marriage contract and a mysterious trunk. It is scheduled to be released on Netflix on November 29, 2024.
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| Hangul | 트렁크 |
| Revised Romanization | Teureongkeu |
| McCune–Reischauer | T'ŭrŏngk'ŭ |
| Genre | |
| Based on | The Trunk by Kim Ryeo-ryeong |
| Written by | Park Eun-young |
| Directed by | Kim Kyu-tae |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Production company | GTist |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Synopsis
editDespite living with a contract husband every year, Noh In-ji, an employee at NM (New Marriage), finds herself deeply alone. Meanwhile, Han Jeong-won enters this contract marriage in an ironic attempt to save his previous marriage. Their lives are turned upside down when a mysterious trunk discovered in a lake sends them into a whirlwind of events involving the matchmaking service.
Cast and characters
edit- Seo Hyun-jin as Noh In-ji[1]
- An employee at NM (New Marriage), a company that matches temporary marriages.
- A music producer who is consumed by anxiety and loneliness due to past pain.
- Jung Yun-ha as Lee Seo-yeon
- Jeong-won's wife.
Production
editAccording to multiple broadcasting officials in February 2023, Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin, who are both under Management Soop, were cast and positively considering to star in the series which is based on the novel of the same name by Kim Ryeo-ryeong and would be produced by GTist. Kim Kyu-tae, who directed It's Okay, That's Love (2014), Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), Live (2018), and Our Blues (2022), and Park Eun-young, who wrote Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016), collaborated for the series.[2] Five months later, both Seo and Gong were officially confirmed their appearances and would act as a temporary marriage couple.[3] In August 2023, Jung Yun-ha was cast and expected to have a large role in the drama.[4]
Ten Asia reported that the filming lasted for about six months beginning at the end of August 2023 and wrapped up in February 2024.[5]
Release
editThe mystery melodrama series will be released exclusively on Netflix on November 29, 2024.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Lee, Min-ji (July 17, 2023). 넷플릭스 ‘트렁크’ 서현진X공유, 기간제 부부 된다 [공식] [Netflix 'Trunk' Seo Hyun-jin X Gong Yoo, Become Temporary Couple [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 30, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Ji-hyun (February 20, 2023). [단독] 공유·서현진, 넷플릭스 오리지널 '트렁크' 주인공 [[Exclusive] Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin, the main characters of Netflix original 'Trunk'] (in Korean). TV Daily. Retrieved October 30, 2024 – via Nate.
- ^ Lee, Si-jin (July 20, 2023). "Seo Hyun-jin, Gong Yoo to star in Netflix's 'The Trunk'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Ho-young (August 9, 2023). [단독] 정윤하, 공유X서현진과 '트렁크' 주연 발탁 [[Exclusive] Jung Yun-ha, Gong Yoo X Seo Hyun-jin, selected as lead in 'Trunk'] (in Korean). iMBC. Retrieved October 30, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ryu, Ye-ji (February 29, 2024). [단독] 여의도에 공유X서현진 뜬다…'트렁크' 29일 종방연→6개월 촬영 마침표 [[Exclusive] Gong Yoo X Seo Hyun Jin appear in Yeouido…'Trunk' wrap-up party on the 29th→6-month filming ends] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved October 30, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jung, Hee-yeon (October 30, 2024). 서현진-공유 비밀 결혼…집착-욕망-구원 서사 美친 ‘트렁크’ 11월 29일 공개 [Seo Hyun-jin-Gong Yoo's Secret Marriage...Crazy 'Trunk', a story of obsession, desire, and salvation, to be released on November 29] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved October 30, 2024 – via Naver.
