# Netflix release of Mousetrap series

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> Updated: 2026-08-24T12:36:02.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-announces-k-drama-thriller-mousetrap

### 2026-07-31: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-announces-mousetrap-thriller-starring-ryu-jun-yeol-for-aug-28-release

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