Breaking Down the Twisty Ending of Netflix K-Drama The Trunk

As a seasoned viewer of K-dramas, I must say that “The Trunk” has left me both intrigued and deeply moved. The complex web of relationships, the gripping mystery, and the exploration of love in all its forms have made this series a standout in my book.

As a movie enthusiast, I recently immersed myself in Netflix’s captivating Korean drama titled “The Trunk (트렁크)”. The narrative starts with an ominous gunshot and the descent of the title object, a trunk, into the depths of a lake. However, a flashback takes us back five months to introduce Noh In-ji (known from “Dr. Romantic” as Seo Hyun-jin). She’s no ordinary woman; she works for New Wedding (NM), a secretive firm that supplies high-end spouses to the ultra-wealthy. In-ji is a “field wife” for NM, and her life revolves around her fifth contract marriage with this enigmatic company.

In this new chapter of my life, I find myself about to wed the affluent music producer Han Jeong-won, portrayed by the renowned Hallyu star, Gong Yoo (known for “Coffee Prince,” “Train to Busan,” “Goblin,” and “Squid Game”). Unlike my past arranged spouses, Jeong-won himself wasn’t the one to initiate this union. Instead, it was his former spouse, the scheming Lee Seo-yeon (portrayed by Jung Yun-ha from “Exhuma”), who orchestrated the arrangement. Seo-yeon, with her husband, Yun Ji-oh (played by Lee Woo), has been hired as my spouse in this contract marriage. She has convinced a hesitant Jeong-won that if he fulfills our one-year commitment, they might have a chance at reconciliation.

Initially, their relationship is purely business for In-ji and Jeong-won. However, as mutual feelings grow between them, it complicates matters – jeopardizing Seo-yeon’s scheme and creating obstacles for Eom Tae-seong, a murderer with a four-year history of stalking In-ji. This tense situation unfolds in the penultimate episode of “The Trunk.” Here’s a look at how this psychological drama concludes.

Why does Seo-yeon want Jeong-won to marry In-ji?

From the series, it’s clear that Seo-yeon has a history of using manipulation to exert control over others, but this behavior intensified after she tragically lost her unborn child before the main events of the story. A flashback reveals that Seo-yeon was distressed about becoming a mother, as shown by her walking into oncoming traffic when eight months pregnant. Jeong-won witnessed this and begged the doctors to save the baby first. He felt compelled to become a father because he wanted to escape from the trauma of his childhood, where his father, a wealthy and respected public figure, physically and emotionally abused his mother. This past trauma still torments Jeong-won, who felt powerless to prevent it as a child.

After hearing Jeong-won’s plea to the doctor, Seo-yeon feels deeply wounded by her husband’s apparent priorities. This incident strains their relationship and eventually leads Seo-yeon to orchestrate arranged marriages for both of them as a way to exert some control over Jeong-won without having to share a life with him directly. It’s not clear why she chooses this course, but it seems that she wants to maintain some connection with Jeong-won while also distancing herself from him. It appears that Seo-yeon may be seeking revenge by causing Jeong-won pain similar to what she has experienced, but in the process, she might be inflicting more pain upon herself.

What is inside the trunk?

To start off, both trunks identical in nature are owned by characters In-ji and Seo-yun. Tae-seong secretly breaks into Jeong-won’s house, intending to grab In-ji’s trunk containing her marriage contract with Jeong-won and the NM wedding manual. Unfortunately, he grabs Seo-yun’s trunk by mistake.

In the concluding interrogation scene, Seo-yeon is shown opening her truck, which has been recovered from the lake by the police. The trunk contains baby clothes, and Seo-yeon weeps upon seeing them. It’s clear that she has been significantly impacted by her pregnancy and the loss of her unborn child. Although Seo-yeon remains far from content or serene at the end of “The Trunk,” acknowledging the contents of the trunk appears to be a tentative step towards dealing with her emotions regarding this harrowing event. Later, we witness her confide in Jeong-won: “I’m just a wretched person. That’s how I’ve found my closure.

Who killed Eom Taesang?

As I delved deeper into “The Trunk,” around the halfway point, I discovered the chilling revelation: Eom Taesang, the persistent admirer of our protagonist In-ji, was the mysterious figure found in the lake. Taesang, a self-defense instructor at NM, had In-ji as his student and developed an unhealthy obsession with her. His fixation led him to take the life of one of the company’s security personnel, known as “keepers,” in full view of In-ji. It seemed that he was attempting to assert ownership over In-ji, a chilling claim he repeatedly attempted to make.

Following the murder, NM placed Eom Taesang into a mental health institution instead of prosecuting him legally. This was done to keep their existence hidden from public view. Upon his release, Taesang resumed stalking In-ji relentlessly. “Eom Taesang poses more danger to others than to me,” In-ji confided in Jeong-won. Meanwhile, she also expressed a wish to be the one to eliminate Taesang and even attempted to do so. However, she was unsuccessful in opening the trunk, leading to another encounter with Taesang. During their struggle, In-ji fought back and, upon Jeong-won’s arrival, they managed to gain control over him. In a desperate attempt to kill Taesang, In-ji fired at him as he fled—the gunshot you hear in the opening sequence of the show—but her aim was off.

Among several individuals in “The Trunk” who might have reasons to kill Taesang, it’s actually Yun Ji-oh, Seo-yeon’s agricultural partner and In-ji’s colleague, who delivers the fatal strike. Following In-ji’s gunshot, Taesang escapes into the lake using a small boat. Eventually, Ji-oh locates him. In an act of vengeance, Ji-oh thrusts a fencing sword through Taesang’s heart after finding him. It is known that Ji-oh was present at NM on the day when Taesang killed a security officer. Dissatisfied with his contract marriage with Seo-yeon, and likely angered by Taesang’s successful escape from being held accountable for murder, Ji-oh decides to take matters into his own hands and kills Taesang.

Do In-ji and Jeong-won end up together?

Although the murder might be the main enigma in “The Trunk,” it’s not necessarily the most captivating mystery. That title could go to the complex web of relationships that forms the narrative heart, which is further shrouded by the contractual nature of In-ji and Jeong-won’s, as well as Seo-yeon and Ji-oh’s marriages.

At the end of “The Trunk“, although In-ji and Jeong-won aren’t an official couple yet, there seems to be a hint that their relationship will blossom in the future. For now, they are focusing on personal healing outside of romantic involvements. Jeong-won is seen playing with his new cats, Cookie and Momo, while In-ji enjoys a horror movie alone, as it was composed by Jeong-won. They share meals together in cozy environments, suggesting they value self-care before committing to a partnership.

When they bump into each other unexpectedly on a street in Seoul, they’re delighted to find one another. After parting, Jeong-won proposed that if they happened to cross paths twice more by chance, they would commit to being together. He tells In-ji, who he has grown fond of, “It seems we might be meant for each other.” “Maybe not forever,” he adds, “but for roughly 30 years, possibly.” Initially, In-ji didn’t openly agree, but when they meet again, it appears she is on board. “One more time to go,” Jeong-won says to In-ji, his eyes brimming with tears. “Yes,” she responds, maintaining eye contact.

Do Seo-yeon and Ji-oh end up together?

In the story titled “The Trunk“, though Seo-yeon and Ji-oh aren’t the main couple, their intricate contract marriage serves as a significant side plot. For much of their first year together, Seo-yeon remains emotionally distant. However, Ji-oh develops feelings for his contractual spouse. A turning point occurs when Ji-oh is apprehended for the murder of Taesang. At this juncture, Seo-yeon promises to secure him a top-notch legal representation. In a surprising development, she confides in Jeong-won that they have chosen to prolong their contractual arrangement.

Will there be a second season of The Trunk?

At present, there aren’t any official announcements about a second season for “The Trunk,” a series based on a standalone novel by Kim Ryeo-ryeong. However, given that Netflix often prolongs limited series when they gain massive popularity, there’s still a chance we might see another season. In the meantime, here are some other K-dramas with contract marriage plots you might enjoy: “Perfect Marriage Revenge,” “My Demon,” and “The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract.” Additionally, the ongoing series “When the Phone Rings” on Netflix also revolves around a main couple in a contract marriage.

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2024-11-29 17:07