Since its release on November 29, viewers have been engaged in a heated discussion about Netflix's latest series, "Trunk." This mystery melodrama, starring Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun Jin, looks at a clandestine marriage service uncovered via a mysterious trunk found by a lakeside.

The plot follows the lives of Noh In-ji (Seo Hyun Jin) and Han Jeong-won (Gong Yoo), who are both deeply connected to each other. The two actors are lauded for their emotional insight into how they explore the struggles of isolation and intimacy in the marriage between these two characters.

Director Kim Kyu-tae expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the unique chemistry between the lead actors and the transformative journeys of their characters.

Yet, "Trunk" has not been controversy-free.

The series has faced criticism for its sexual nature and themes relating to prostitution. A lot of viewers said that those elements blurred the boundary between entertainment and exploitation.

Online discourse contains mixed praise for the show's production values and compelling narrative, contrasting with complaints about pacing and character relations.

A social media user said, "I thought I should judge myself and watched the first episode... It's a well-made drama with a good sense of awareness." On the other hand, some people were unhappy and asked for a more subtle approach to sensitive issues.

Here are other comments from the online community forum theqoo:

This mix of melodrama and suspense revolves around two main hooks — a secret marriage and a shady murder case. Director Kim also talked about the emotional arcs of Noh In-ji and Han Jeong-won as they grapple with their past traumas while seeking answers about what happened in an old trunk.

Fusing high-quality storytelling with visual aesthetics, "Trunk" is based on a novel by Kim Ryeo-ryeong. The two teamed up in hopes of capturing the gravitas and mystery of the story with elaborate sets and music, said director Kim Kyu-tae and writer Park Eun-young.
The series is now streaming globally on Netflix.