The Trunk

THE DARK ALLURE OF "THE TRUNK" OR "THE CHANDELIER" LIKE SOMEONE SAID IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN NAMED. ?

After watching The Trunk, I went online to read a post/article on it. I don't know if it was a coincidence, but the first half of the comments were about how boring and terrible the drama was and how they were all waiting for “When the Phone Rings.” (I genuinely don't know why people compare two unrelated dramas with completely different vibes. If you don't like a drama, then you don't. Period. I'm still going to watch When the Phone Rings, though. I hear it's really good. 😂) The second half were people who appreciated the beauty of the drama just like I did. I get it. It's not for everyone, just like every other drama out there. But me? I was hooked from start to finish. So, here's what I liked and didn't like about it (nothing major on this part).

What I Liked:

Character Development: The transformation of both Noh In Ji and Han Jeong Won was incredible. In Ji’s resilience and Jeong Won’s evolution from a damaged man to the man he grew to become. Their chemistry was palpable too.

The Themes: The drama delves into some serious themes like emotional trauma, toxic relationships, manipulation, healing, identity, and love. It tackled how people can be scarred by their pasts and how these scars affect their present.

Suspense and Pacing: The twists, especially surrounding the trunk and Eom Tae Seong, were good suspense. The tension between In Ji and Seo Yeon was great too.

Soundtrack: I have to give a shout-out to the soundtrack. They were great, and I’m already adding some tracks to my playlist.

What I Didn’t Like:

I wanted more surprises in how Seo Yeon’s character developed. Tbh, I don't think she really changed 🤷🏽‍♀️.

That accident that happened when Seo Yeon walked into traffic. I don't know. When is the kdrama industry going to get their accident scenes right?

So, yeah. That's it. I talked too much. LOL. But I highly recommend The Trunk for anyone who enjoys a mix of suspense, romance, and psychological drama.

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A TOUR DE FORCE ... NOT TO BE MISSED !!

Mysterious, Intriguing ... Gong Yoo's Finest Acting To Date 🌟Psychological thrillers are not for everyone, especially when paced to tease out the clues like a fine silk web. Gong Yoo displays heartbreaking vulnerability as a shell of a broken man in permanent state of anxiety, in crisis and seemingly incapable of living a normal life. His natural ageing adds realism to his mental wounds. Apparently in interviews Gong Yoo has noted that his face is changing in middle age, but this is attribute will lend substantial depth to future roles.
The set designer and music director have gone all out with interiors and score that absolutely invigorate the senses and alert viewers to subtle clues amid all the love voodoo.
Almost every actor, especially the FL, is perfectly selected and the series is a delight to savour. The only criticism one might make is that the ending could have been 10 minutes shorter or open ended.
Give this powerful series a chance - watch at least 2 or 3 episodes, before you decide. And btw, this show is not written for "second screen viewing" ... leave your phone out of reach, or you'll miss a vital clue ... ! Enjoy!

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A Kdrama That's Beautifully Unsettling and Quietly Hopeful

I just finished The Trunk, and it left me feeling unsettled in a way few shows do. The intimacy between the characters feels real, but at times it also feels transactional. The characters have a lot of emotional and psychological depth. You can see they know something is wrong, but they put off doing anything about it. Watching that mix of sadness, pity, and disgust stick with you is uncomfortable. Even so, I found myself rooting for the main leads, which made their struggles hit even harder.

The direction is fantastic. Shots linger, silences are used perfectly, and the framing adds tension without ever feeling forced. The house and the setting make everything feel lonely and unsettling. Empty rooms, muted lighting, and quiet corners make the isolation of the characters palpable. The cast is excellent, and their chemistry feels real even in moments that seem hollow, which makes the emotional impact sharper.

!!Some people complain that the stalker has no reason, but a stalker does not need a reason. They are not normal or morally correct, and that unpredictability makes the tension feel real and unnerving.

And Some said the trunk felt unimportant to the story but to me, The trunk held the characters’ secrets, guilt, and tension, making it a symbol of stagnation and buried truths. Ignoring it misses the point of the story entirely.

Even though the characters do change by the end, it is slow and subtle. The show is not sad just because people suffer. It is sad because so much of their lives are spent emotionally stagnant before they finally act. By the end, you are left feeling lonely and uneasy, but there is also a sense of hope, which makes the conclusion feel earned.

!!!!!!This show might not be for everyone. Its emotional and psychological intensity is heavy and can feel overwhelming, so if you prefer lighter or more straightforward stories, it could be difficult to watch.!!!!

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A Good drama made like a film

Characters:
In Ji, a woman hurt by the concept of marriage decides to take revenge by joining a company New Marriage, which provides an ideal marriage service for people.
Jeong Won is a music producer and son of a wealthy man who gave him tons of trauma in his childhood.
Lee Seo Yeon is the b*tch and Jeong Won's ex-wife.
Yun Ji O, Lee Seo Yeon's husband and a nice party in the square-ship of all four characters.

What I like:
The premise of the plot is something new. Specifically the concept of how In Ji distances herself as identity from the marriage but does everything in the manual to provide an ideal marriage like holding hands for comfort.
All four characters, especially In Ji, are interesting on their own.
The movie-like production with specific silence-filled moments. The director is good.
How the plot shows marriage, dealing with toxic marriage/behaviour, the kind of down-hole a bad marriage can pull you into.

What I don't like:
It is somewhat predictable after 3 episodes. I could guess the next lines of the character.

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The acting and chemistry were the only things I watched for

The Trunk was a mind-blowing, heart-pounding thriller that left me speechless. The twists and turns were expertly woven, and the performances by Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin were phenomenal. But...It's not your typical cute K-drama. The plot revolves around a mysterious trunk that holds dark secrets. It's definitely not for the faint-hearted, with some disturbing elements. But if you enjoy psychological thrillers, it can be a watch!
The plot twists were a little predictable. Also, while the mystery was engaging, the resolution felt a bit rushed and underwhelming. Plus, the side characters were quite underdeveloped.

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Good Enough

Korean Drama '' The Trunk '' is a suspenseful mystery that, in the end, is more of a family drama rather than a mystery, as the conclusion falls flat.

The drama, first of all, has spectacular cinematography, which often aids the drama as it brushes off the most of its boring parts.

Also, the performances were all great, especially from the female leading lady who was sensational and stood out.

On the other hand, and even though the story had potential, at least on paper, it was not as good as the cinematography and the performances made it look. The characters were annoying, and borderline frustrating, the story was not cohesive, and the mystery was flavourless in the end.

So, overall, six out of ten.

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Didn’t want it to end.

Didn’t watch a kdrama for months but binged watched this during exam week (one of those things your brain does when you’er stressed AF). It was a claustrophobic watch, but I genuinely devoured it!

On a personal note, while it’s nothing new (especially in recent years), and I know not many people like this aspect, but I love when k-dramas drop all the facade on sex and physical affection. Especially with older characters. I know it’s partly due to it being a Netflix production but I didn’t find the sex scenes in this distasteful at all.

I haven’t watched a handful of k-drama’s this year due to life getting in the way, and while there was some usual fictional world loopholes, it’s probably my fav so far.

And just based on the cinematography alone, I can’t recommend enough.

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Mystery, Slow-burn, & Character Development

I honestly dont get why so many people are not liking it. The romance is very slow-burn, but it is also very realistic and very mature. They both have a lot of chemistry between eachother and absolutely loved it.

The show goes back and forth between present and flashbacks so it be a little confusing but not that much. I loved the character development in the show, especially with Lee Soo-yeon (although she made me really mad throughout the show). The characters in this show all have some sort of trauma they are dealing with but it was beautiful to see how it all worked out in the end.

I was actually very convinced that it was Noh In-ji that killed Eom Tae-song and was very shocked to find out that it was actually Yun Ji-oh. But hey, whatever gets In-ji away from that stalker is fine by me.

I thought it was gonna be happy but was suprised with the open ending. I think it was actually more beautiful that way. I normally don't like open endings but this was pretty good. Near the ending he tells her that if they meet agian 2 more times then they will get remarried. Him meeting her the first time in the ending is a way to say that they really are destined to be together. So my interpretation is that they meet agin a second time (because they are destined to be togther) and they live happily ever after forever (well at least for the next 30 years lol).

I actually very enjoyed this show. I understand why it might get boring at some times and confusing as well. But just stick with and I think you will like it as well. It had an excellent cast and a very soothing OST. There were times when I rewatched a couple of scenes just because I liked the OST playing in the background.

Overall I really liked this show and was definitely worth the watch!!!

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