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Mousetrap

Mousetrap
★ 8.1/10•2026•TV-MA•Crime•Drama•Mystery
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Prove I'm real or I'm the imposter.

A reclusive writer wakes to find his identity stolen — and must ally with a ruthless loan shark to reclaim his life from a man known as "The Rat."

Kim Hong-sun · Director

Lee Jae-gon · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageKO
First Air DateAug 28, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E156m

Episode 1

While hiding from society, a reclusive genius novelist Je Moon-jae falls victim to identity theft — only to be confronted by his doppelganger.

Aug 28, 2026

Episode 2 - Episode 2E256m

Episode 2

Noja uncovers the world of identity laundering after Moon-jae escapes his grip. Meanwhile, Detective Park Sun-yong pieces together the link between them.

Aug 28, 2026

Episode 3 - Episode 3E350m

Episode 3

Suspicious but intrigued, Noja takes Moon-jae on as both a client and a hostage. Their uneasy alliance leads them to setting up a carefully planned trap.

Aug 28, 2026

Episode 4 - Episode 4E458m

Episode 4

Moon-jae suspects The Rat may be a figure from his past. Following his newly recovered memory, he and Noja head to the island where the man once stayed.

Aug 28, 2026

Episode 5 - Episode 5E555m

Episode 5

A shocking tie surfaces between Noja and The Rat, while Sun-yong closes in on crucial evidence. Later, The Rat appears publicly, cornering Moon-jae.

Aug 28, 2026

Episode 6 - Episode 6E660m

Episode 6

Moon-jae reaches out to his longtime editor, hoping she can vouch for him. Lost in confusion, a text from Noja becomes his only lifeline.

Aug 28, 2026

Episode 7 - Episode 7E763m

Episode 7

After barely escaping, Moon-jae joins a frantic race for someone who can reveal his identity. Later, Sun-yong discovers a shocking truth about his past.

Aug 28, 2026

Episode 8 - Episode 8E855m

Episode 8

Moon-jae sinks deeper into trouble. Sun-yong heads to a nursing home for answers — only to find his witness gone. Later, Noja's past buries him alive.

Aug 28, 2026

Episode 9 - Episode 9E949m

Episode 9

Moon-jae evades police to meet The Rat where it all began. Noja leaves him with heartfelt advice as Sun-yong continues to pursue a key witness.

Aug 28, 2026

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1064m

Episode 10

Moon-jae stands at the center of a trap a lifetime in the making. Every lie and stolen identity surfaces as he questions: Is he the predator or the prey?

Aug 28, 2026

Actors

Ryu Jun-yeol

Ryu Jun-yeol

Je Moon-jae / The Rat

Sul Kyung-gu

Sul Kyung-gu

Noja

Lee Kyoo-hyung

Lee Kyoo-hyung

Sun-yong

Kim Seung-oh

Kim Seung-oh

Seung-gyu

Hyun Bong-sik

Hyun Bong-sik

Myung-su

Moo Jin-sung

Moo Jin-sung

Son Su-hyun

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