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Netflix release of Mousetrap series

Overview

Netflix has announced the upcoming release of its original South Korean mystery thriller series, ‘Mousetrap’, scheduled to premiere worldwide on August 28, 2026.

Inspired by a traditional Korean folktale and the Kakao webtoon ‘Field Mouse’ by Ludvico, the series follows a reclusive novelist named Moon-jae, played by Ryu Jun-yeol. The plot centers on the psychological terror of identity theft, as a mysterious figure known as ‘The Rat’ steals Moon-jae’s name, fortune, and identity. The protagonist finds himself unable to access his own devices and is treated as an impostor by his social circle.

To reclaim his life, Moon-jae forms an alliance with a loan shark, played by Sul Kyung Gu, who previously pursued him. Previews for the series highlight the eerie tone of the narrative as Moon-jae struggles to prove his identity amidst violent confrontations and social isolation.

Entities

Mousetrap · Netflix · Kim Hong Sun · Ryu Jun Yeol · Ryu Jun-yeol

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Netflix announces K-drama thriller Mousetrap

    Netflix's upcoming K-drama thriller “Mousetrap,” starring Ryu Jun-yeol, follows a novelist fighting to reclaim his stolen identity from a mysterious double.

  2. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Netflix Announces 'Mousetrap' Thriller Starring Ryu Jun Yeol for Aug. 28 Release

    Netflix will stream the Korean thriller Mousetrap, starring Ryu Jun Yeol, worldwide on August 28. Inspired by a Korean folktale, the series follows a man whose identity is stolen by a rat‑like impostor.

Sources

leisurebyte.com · soompi.com