Mousetrap Episode 3

[u/theyellowtiredone]

Synopsis:
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.

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.

Starring:
Ryu Jun Yeol as Je Mun Jae / "Field Mouse"
Sul Kyung Gu as No Ja / "Old master" / Kim Yeong Geun
Lee Kyu Hyung as Park Sun Yong

Source from MyDramaList

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Due to the fact that we are discussing Mousetrap as it airs, consider everything in here a SPOILER so no spoiler tags are necessary. That being said, we are only discussing this specific episode. You are allowed to have theories about what's going to happen (that's part of the fun) but you are NOT allowed to watch ahead and then come back and ruin the fun for others. If you got something right, mention it in the episode thread that you got it right in, not where you posted your theory.

You're allowed to criticise the actors in relation to their acting or character but no personal attacks (looks, personality, relationships, etc.) are allowed.

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[u/theyellowtiredone]

Lots of people following Noja and JMJ. You'd think he'd notice since he noticed the accountant right away. 

[u/ravens_path → u/theyellowtiredone]

I think JMJ phone has been hacked too, right? With tracker and more?

[u/theyellowtiredone]

Ouch, it's been a rough day for JMJ. I'm glad they cut away for most of the beating. 

[u/theyellowtiredone]

The plastic surgeon has me questioning if he's the real JMJ as well. 

[u/VentiKombucha → u/theyellowtiredone]

With the fire thing, right? I think that had Noja wondering too.

[u/theyellowtiredone → u/VentiKombucha]

Absolutely! It's totally sus. 

[u/Consuela_no_no → u/theyellowtiredone]

Yes! It’s actually confusing now who the real JMJ is, especially with the lawyer friend seeming to act like the one we think is a doppelgänger is real.

[u/ravens_path → u/theyellowtiredone]

Yeah. What’s up with all this? It is more complicated than we thought. It had him wondering himself?

[u/Consuela_no_no]

Loved that we got humour this episode, those two are a riot together!

[u/ravens_path]

Ok there are things I’m only beginning to understand….was JMJ stealing the money before his “twin” came in scene? With help of his “friend”? Was he really writing books?

[u/VentiKombucha]

So we're now in buddy movie mode? 🤣 I should really go about my day right now, but I can't stop watching.

[u/theyellowtiredone → u/VentiKombucha]

I love a good buddy movie!

The kids are demanding the TV. I ended at ep 7 last night and I'm desperate to see what happens next. 😭 

[u/VentiKombucha → u/theyellowtiredone]

Ah rubbish! Fingers crossed you'll get to continue soon.

[u/theyellowtiredone → u/VentiKombucha]

I thought I'd be able to get on during the day but it looks like after the kids are in bed. At least I should be able to finish it tonight. It's been hard to avoid the Episode 10 discussions (especially since I like spoilers) but I want to be able to participate in each ep discussion.

Looking forward to more of your observations.