In the ever-evolving world of K-dramas, few series have captured audiences with the same blend of psychological intrigue, romance, and mystery as The Trunk. Released on Netflix in late November 2024, this 8-episode limited series starring Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin quickly became a binge-worthy hit, amassing millions of views and sparking endless discussions online. But with its shocking finale leaving fans craving more, one burning question lingers: Is The Trunk season 2 happening? Here’s everything we know so far.
What Is The Trunk All About? A Quick Plot Recap
The Trunk (original Korean title: Teureongkeu) is a gripping mystery melodrama adapted from Kim Ryeo-ryeong’s 2015 novel of the same name. Directed by Kim Kyu-tae (Our Blues) and written by Park Eun-young, the series explores the shadowy world of contract marriages through the eyes of its deeply flawed protagonists.
The story centers on Noh In-ji (Seo Hyun-jin), a seasoned employee at NM (New Marriage), a secretive agency that arranges one-year “fake” marriages for elite clients seeking companionship without commitment. In-ji, haunted by her own past heartbreaks, enters her fourth contract with Han Jeong-won (Gong Yoo), a brooding musician grappling with anxiety, loneliness, and a toxic obsession with his ex-wife, Lee Seo-yeon (Jung Yun-ha).
What begins as a purely transactional arrangement evolves into something far more dangerous when a mysterious trunk washes up from a lake, containing secrets that threaten to dismantle NM’s operations—and the fragile bonds forming between In-ji and Jeong-won. As betrayals unfold, stalkers emerge, and murders come to light, the series masterfully weaves themes of trauma, obsession, and redemption.
With its atmospheric cinematography, tense pacing, and standout performances—especially the electric chemistry between Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin—The Trunk earned a solid 7.0/10 on IMDb and praise for subverting the overplayed “contract marriage” trope. If you haven’t watched it yet, stream it on Netflix for a perfect weekend escape.
Current Status: Has Netflix Renewed The Trunk for Season 2?
As of September 30, 2025—nearly a year after its debut—Netflix has not officially announced a second season for The Trunk. The platform released it as a “limited series,” a format often signaling a self-contained story, much like Squid Game Season 1 before its renewal. Sources close to the production, including reports from TIME and Lifestyle Asia, confirm no public plans are in motion.