Netflix's The Trunk Explores Contract Marriages

Netflix's latest series, 'The Trunk', explores a unique story of contract marriages, where employees act as temporary spouses for clients. The plot centers on Noh In-ji, assigned as a contract wife to Han Jeong-won, whose ex-wife manipulates the situation to rekindle her relationship with him. As Jeong-won and In-ji develop genuine feelings for each other, it complicates Seo-yeon's schemes, all while a murder investigation unfolds connected to their lives. The series, based on a satirical feminist thriller by Kim Ryeo-ryeong, has drawn attention for its atmospheric storytelling and complex character dynamics. Critics have noted the show's slower pacing compared to typical thrillers, allowing for deeper psychological exploration. While the adaptation has received praise, some book aficionados might find it lacking in substance compared to the original novel.