The trunk- (Final) Episode 8
The finale of The Trunk ties up its tangled web of love, betrayal, and redemption, delivering an emotional and suspenseful conclusion.
The episode begins with Jeong-won discovering the spycam in the chandelier, triggering a haunting flashback of aiding his mother’s suicide—a decision that shaped his trauma. Seo-yeon rushes to him, confessing she toyed with him out of control and jealousy, and revealing the depths of their toxic history. She rationalizes their bond, claiming they’re both murderers—her for the accident, him for helping his mother—but Jeong-won refuses to continue their twisted relationship. Despite her attempts to pull him back, he declares their story over, leaving Seo-yeon to spiral into an overdose that Ji-o rescues her from.
Meanwhile, In-ji and Jeong-won find fleeting solace in each other during a countryside getaway. Their growing bond is bittersweet as In-ji ultimately decides to end their marriage—not out of lack of love, but to protect Jeong-won from Tae-song. She breaks his heart with a lie, claiming he means nothing to her, though flashbacks reveal her deep feelings and memories of their past encounters. Jeong-won refuses a settlement, instead begging Lee Seon to look after In-ji. Both are left longing but resigned to part ways.
Tae-song’s obsession reaches a climax as he steals In-ji’s trunk, only to mistakenly take Seo-yeon’s identical one. When confronted, his violence escalates as he attempts to stab Jeong-won, leading In-ji to fire a gun to protect him. But her attempt to end it all falters when the weapon turns out to be loaded with blanks. Just as Tae-song escapes with the trunk, Ji-o intervenes, stabbing him fatally with a fencing sword. His final act of redemption for Lee Seon is to rid them of Tae-song and confess to his crimes, leaving Seo-yeon behind with bittersweet closure.
The aftermath sees Jeong-won and In-ji living separate lives, both grappling with their pasts. Jeong-won decides to demolish his house, symbolically breaking free from the trauma of Mr. Han and Seo-yeon, while In-ji moves on, selling her trunk and embracing simplicity. In a poetic final scene, their paths cross again—Jeong-won returning from the vet with his cats, In-ji enjoying a coffee purchased with her trunk’s proceeds. He calls it their first chance encounter, and she smiles, acknowledging there’s one more to go before destiny can reunite them.
DramaZen's Opinion
The Trunk Episode 8 was the perfect blend of heartbreak, hope, and closure—an emotional finale that left me both satisfied and yearning for more. The way this show wrapped up its complex storylines while keeping things bittersweet was nothing short of brilliant. I couldn’t help but cry as In-ji and Jeong-won, despite their undeniable connection, chose to part ways to protect each other. Their countryside getaway felt like a beautiful farewell, and that final smile they shared in their “chance encounter” gave me all the feels. I’ll be waiting for that second encounter right along with them!
Seo-yeon’s unraveling was something else entirely. Her toxic manipulation and confession of her deepest insecurities were chilling, and watching her spiral was oddly heartbreaking—even though she brought so much of it on herself. Ji-o’s surprising arc added another layer of tragedy, especially with his quiet, redemptive end.
But let’s talk about that Tae-song confrontation—tense, terrifying, and ultimately cathartic. In-ji shooting him, Ji-o stepping in to finish it, and Jeong-won realizing just how far his love for In-ji goes? Goosebumps. The entire scene was a perfect culmination of the drama’s suspenseful undertones.
What I love most about this finale is how it didn’t go for an easy happy ending. Instead, it stayed true to its themes of growth, healing, and the power of timing. Jeong-won and In-ji’s parallel lives, filled with hints of what could be, leave so much to the imagination. That moment at the coffee shop was subtle yet brimming with possibility—it was everything I didn’t know I needed.
The Trunk has been a rollercoaster of emotions, and Episode 8 brought it all home with such grace and poignancy. This drama will stick with me for a long time, and I’ll forever root for Jeong-won and In-ji to find their way back to each other. 💕
