
Je Mun Jae is a writer who lives in seclusion. His quiet, routine life is upended when his phone’s fingerprint recognition fails and the friend who managed his affairs disappears. With no way to prove his identity, he discovers that the “Rat” has stolen his name, identity and fortune. Determined to reclaim his life, Mun Jae begins tracking the elusive figure. No Ja is a loan shark who also runs a private investigation agency and will do anything for money. After searching for Mun Jae for three years because of an unpaid loan, No Ja is drawn into the case when Mun Jae reappears and asks for help to uncover the “Rat’s” identity. To take back his life, Mun Jae teams up with No Ja and together they set off in pursuit. ~~ Adapted from the webtoon “Field Mouse" (들쥐) by Ludvico (루드비코).
Synopsis: MyDramaList
Mousetrap is a Korean drama from 2026, with 10 episodes. It mixes thriller, mystery and psychological. It stars Ryu Jun Yeol and Sul Kyung Gu and is directed by Kim Hong Seon. Its story tags include AI-Generated Content, Physically Strong Male Lead and Misfit Male Lead. If you enjoyed it, try Mouse or Beyond Evil.
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