# Netflix release of South Korean series Mousetrap

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> Updated: 2026-09-03T06:48:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The South Korean mystery thriller series ‘Mousetrap’ has premiered on Netflix. Adapted from the Kakao webtoon ‘FieldMouse’, the ten-episode series stars Ryu Jun-yeol and Sul Kyung-gu.

The narrative follows Je Moon-jae, a reclusive novelist whose life is disrupted by a doppelganger, Seo Yu-min, who steals his identity through plastic surgery and digital cloning. The plot explores themes of identity theft, debt, homelessness, and mental health challenges such as social isolation and panic disorders.

The series concludes with a confrontation between Moon-jae and Yu-min. It is revealed that Moon-jae’s writing career was built on stolen work from Yu-min, a betrayal that motivated Yu-min’s revenge. Following a struggle on a ferry, Yu-min dies, leaving Moon-jae to face the truth of his actions through a manuscript detailing his crimes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Mousetrap K-drama explores identity theft and social issues

The Netflix K-drama ‘Mousetrap’, starring Ryu Jun-yeol and Sul Kyung-gu, explores themes of digital identity theft, debt, and mental health through a psychological mystery thriller.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mousetrap-k-drama-explores-identity-theft-and-social-issues

### 2026-08-31: Mousetrap Netflix series explores identity theft and revenge

The Netflix mystery thriller ‘Mousetrap’ follows a reclusive novelist whose identity is stolen by a former acquaintance seeking revenge for past betrayals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mousetrap-netflix-series-explores-identity-theft-and-revenge

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