Actress Seo Hyun Jin has spoken about the mixed reactions to her mystery melodrama, The Trunk.

On December 6, Seo Hyun Jin sat down with Spotv News, where she shared her honest thoughts about the audience's divided opinions. She admitted, “I’m aware of the mixed reactions to The Trunk.”

The Trunk tells a unique story revolving around a secretive marriage service, unveiled through a mysterious trunk found floating by a lakeside. The plot explores the complex relationship between two individuals tied to this unusual matchmaking process.

Based on Kim Ryeo Ryeong’s bold and imaginative novel, the drama has a star-studded team with director Kim Kyu Tae (Our Blues, It’s Okay, That’s Love) and writer Park Eun Young (Hwarang).

While some viewers praise its faithful adaptation and daring storytelling, others find its intense tone and provocative themes a bit too heavy.

Seo Hyun Jin acknowledged the mixed responses, saying, “Even during filming, I expected that some people would enjoy it, while others might feel uncomfortable. The tone is dark, and there aren’t many light moments to catch your breath. It’s not the kind of drama to watch casually at the end of the day.”

She added, “For viewers who prefer something deep and thought-provoking to dive into over a relaxing weekend, this drama might be a better fit.”

In The Trunk, Seo Hyun Jin plays Noh In Ji, a woman with a complicated view of marriage. Although she dislikes the idea of marriage herself, she works for a contract-based matchmaking service and ends up meeting her fifth husband, Han Jung Won.

The drama’s unique concept and intense execution have sparked conversations online, with fans and critics debating its themes and storytelling style.

Despite the differing opinions, Seo Hyun Jin’s powerful performance has earned praise, proving once again why she’s one of Korea’s most versatile actresses.

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Choi Si Hoon, known from Single’s Inferno and newlywed husband of singer Ailee, is facing backlash after being linked to a controversy from Wavve’s queer reality show ToGetHer.

Fans discovered that Choi is allegedly the CEO of the influencer agency representing Ri Won, a cast member now at the center of a growing scandal.

The situation started when castmate Han Gyeol spoke up, claiming Ri Won once suggested an overseas trip that felt more like a shady meeting than a casual hangout.

“I thought it was a fun vacation invite at first,” Han Gyeol said, “but when they started talking about meals and date-like things, I realized something was wrong. It felt like an inappropriate setup.”
Han Gyeol added, “Using someone’s sexuality as a shield for suspicious actions is not okay in this industry.”

Ri Won responded by saying it was all a misunderstanding and that the trip was mentioned casually during a conversation about food. “We joked about going to that country after talking about food,” Ri Won said.

However, things got more intense when Ri Won admitted to having a past as a 'beotbang' (adult streaming) BJ. “I know I’m not trustworthy right now, and I appeared on TV while hiding my past. That’s why I shared some proof—I was desperate,” Ri Won explained.

Ri Won also shared a blurred message from another cast member that accused them of fake dating and lying about knowing someone from Billboard. “You said you’d introduce me to a Billboard contact. Then give me their name and title,” the message read. “You just keep switching your targets.”

Ri Won replied, “He’s the team leader at Billboard Korea and also my influencer agency CEO.”
This comment led online users to dig deeper—and some claimed the CEO Ri Won mentioned is none other than Choi Si Hoon, Ailee’s husband.

Currently on his honeymoon with Ailee, Choi is now getting unwanted attention. Some netizens brought up his alleged past as an adult BJ and now, his possible involvement in this controversy.

On Ailee’s Instagram post from April 30, one fan wrote, “Unnie, sorry to bother you during your honeymoon, but please search Choi Si Hoon’s name. A female BJ said she’s signed to his company, and he supposedly arranged a meeting for her with a just-turned 19-year-old girl.”

As the issue grew, Ri Won spoke out again on May 1 to calm things down. “The person I mentioned in the messages was just someone who gave me advice,” Ri Won clarified. “He’s not my agency CEO, like some people assumed. I thought he could help with music, but he never made any business offer.”

Ri Won ended by saying, “I’m sorry for causing any confusion and discomfort to others with my personal remarks.”

So far, Choi Si Hoon and Ailee have not made public statements about the situation.

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