Netflix Drama 'Trunk' and More

The new Netflix drama 'Trunk' revolves around the mysterious romance between 한정원 (Gong Yoo) and 노인지 (Seo Hyun Jin), who find themselves living together due to a contractual marriage. The story unfolds as a trunk appears by a lakeside, revealing a secretive marriage service and the unusual circumstances surrounding their relationship. While the absence of a traditional family might seem preferable, both characters grapple with their loneliness and the fear that their fake marriage might turn into something real. The highly anticipated series premiered on Netflix on the 29th.

In the world of musicals, 'Eye Charm' (아이참) is set in 1930s Gyeongseong and tells the story of 석주, a woman who rejects living as society expects. Aspiring for beauty, 석주 decides to undergo the first double eyelid surgery in Gyeongseong. Believing that beauticians are artists, she opens '석주 Beauty Salon' with the help of a catchy slogan. However, a fire at the salon leads to unexpected developments. The role of 석주 is shared by actors 방진의 and 장윤주, and the musical runs until December 29 at the Jeongdong Theater in Seoul.

In the realm of competitive Go, 9th dan player 김명훈 is set to challenge for a three-game winning streak at the 'Nongshim Shin Ramyeon Cup', also known as the 'Go Three Kingdoms'. He will face off against 9th dan 판팅위 from China in the first match of the second round of the 26th Nongshim Cup, which resumes on the 30th in Busan. As Korea's second representative, 김명훈 previously secured victories against China's 커제 and Japan's 이야마 유타 in the first round held in Yanji, China. Historically, he leads with three wins to one loss against the formidable 판팅위.