The Trunk- Episode 4
Episode 4 Recap: The Trunk
The twists keep coming in The Trunk Episode 4, as the show dives deeper into its characters’ tangled pasts and complicated present-day dynamics. The episode kicks off with a flashback five years ago, revealing In-ji’s relationship with Do-ha. She served as his beard, shielding him from societal judgment as they planned to marry to appease her controlling mother. Despite the arrangement’s façade, their bond was genuine, built on loneliness and mutual care.
In the present, In-ji and Jeong-won both wrestle with the fallout of their unexpected kiss. While Jeong-won confesses to Hyeon-cheol that he may be attracted to In-ji, she keeps her emotions in check. Their dynamic takes a step forward as he invites her out for a meal—a date that begins lightheartedly but takes a darker turn when the food triggers traumatic memories for Jeong-won. In-ji offers comfort, masking her vulnerability with humor, and their camaraderie deepens.
Meanwhile, Seo-yeon’s obsessive grip on Jeong-won becomes clearer. She watches him and In-ji through the spycam in the new chandelier, her jealousy and need for control bubbling over. Her relationship with Ji-o is equally volatile, as she lashes out at him, admitting he’s the only one she can fully manipulate. Despite this, Ji-o harbors unrequited feelings for Seo-yeon and even conspires with In-ji, hoping to turn their respective fake marriages into real love.
The flashforward adds a chilling layer of intrigue: Tae-song, who has been circling the edges of the story, is revealed to be the dead body near the trunk. He has a criminal record for stalking In-ji, further complicating the mystery. Back in the present, Tae-song sneaks into In-ji’s home to care for her fish, his intentions unclear but undoubtedly unsettling.
Jeong-won’s budding feelings for In-ji are on full display during a horror movie date, where his aversion to gore has him sneaking glances at her instead. Their lighthearted moment contrasts sharply with Seo-yeon’s unraveling, as she drowns her frustrations in alcohol and confronts Ji-o with her toxic need for control.
Later, a chance encounter at Lady Baek’s Heritage Lounge pits In-ji and Seo-yeon against each other. Seo-yeon’s snide remarks and subtle sabotage reveal her true colors, culminating in a staged car accident to manipulate In-ji further. In a stunning reveal, Seo-yeon admits she specifically requested In-ji as Jeong-won’s fake wife, leaving In-ji reeling. Seo-yeon’s cryptic confession—that hurting those closest to her is simply in her nature—lingers ominously.
The episode ends with a tense mix of vulnerability and desire. In-ji wrestles with a nightmare where the chandelier crashes onto Jeong-won, a haunting symbol of the surveillance and danger looming over them. Shaken, she confronts her feelings and takes a bold step forward. In a moment of intimacy, she tells Jeong-won she’s “done considering,” and they share a passionate kiss as she begins to undress.
Episode 4 is a masterclass in tension and emotional complexity, blending dark secrets, simmering chemistry, and an ever-deepening mystery. With every character’s motives and pasts coming into sharper focus, the stakes are higher than ever, leaving us desperate to see what happens next.
DramaZen's Opinion
And the Jeong-won and In-ji ship is officially sailing! 🚢 Sure, In-ji might not be falling for him yet and could just be using this as a way to stick it to Seo-yeon by sleeping with her husband, but honestly? We’ll take it. It’s so satisfying to see her icy exterior start to crack as she gets closer to Jeong-won—and let’s not forget how much her hatred for Seo-yeon is bubbling to the surface.
Speaking of Seo-yeon, can we talk about the bombshell that Ji-o, her oh-so-perfect “husband,” is just another contract spouse? And he’s totally in love with her? That twist completely caught me off guard, and I love how it just adds another layer of mess to an already chaotic situation. The Trunk is absolutely killing it with these plot twists, even now that we’re halfway through the series.
Episode 4 does a great job of clearing up some mysteries while piling on new ones. Who killed Tae-song? Was that Ji-o we saw lurking near the crime scene? What’s the full story between In-ji and Seo-yeon in high school? And what’s Jeong-won going to do when he finds out about Ji-o? Oh, and why is In-ji so desperate to track down Do-ha?
Okay, we can kinda guess that last one. She probably feels guilty after her mom outed and humiliated him and wants to make amends. But if Do-ha comes back, you know that reunion is going to be peak drama. I’m already counting down to the next episode! 🙌
