Phantom Lawyer

Phantom Lawyer (Korean: 신이랑 법률사무소) is an ongoing South Korean legal fantasy television series co-written by Kim Ga-young and Kang Cheol-gyu, directed by Shin Joong-hoon, and starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Esom. The series follows Shin Yi-rang, a determined lawyer who opens his own firm in a former shaman's office, gaining the ability to see and be possessed by ghosts. With help from elite lawyer Han Na-hyun, he resolves spirits' unresolved issues, navigating a world of law and the supernatural. It premiered on SBS TV on March 13, 2026, and airs every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix, Viki, and Viu.

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Phantom Lawyer

Synopsis

Phantom Lawyer

Shin Yi-rang, a lawyer, gains the unexpected ability to see ghosts and be possessed by them after moving into room 501 of the Okcheon Building, previously a shaman's office. Each spirit-client, from various walks of life, takes control of his body to resolve their unresolved issues through law, transforming him into a different version of himself.

Cast and characters

Main

• Yoo Yeon-seok as Shin Yi-rang • Jo Sung-ha as young Yi-rang

Dreaming of creating the best law firm in Korea, he opens a firm in Room 501 of the Okcheon Building, a former shaman's house, where his life changes. As he meets ghosts and hears their stories, Yi-rang starts resolving their unresolved issues, helping them move on.

• Esom as Han Na-hyeon • Hwang Hyun-jung as Na-hyeon

Taebaek Law Firm's Ace Lawyer. Her life is torn apart after an accident kills her sister Sohyun, leaving her with crushing guilt. Discovering Sohyun's diary, she learns of her sister's dream to become a lawyer. Driven by guilt, she fulfills her sister's dream, rising to ace at a major firm. She becomes a top lawyer, undefeated until a loss brings her face-to-face with Shin Yi-rang.

Shin Yi-rang's family

• Kim Mi-kyung as Park Gyeong-hwa • Kim Kang-hee as young Gyeong-hwa

• Son Yeo-eun as Shin Sa-rang

• Jeon Seok-ho as Yun Bong-su

Han Na-hyeon's family

• Hwang Bo-reum-byeol as Han So-hyun

• Lee Dae-yeon as Han Na-Hyun's dad

Taebaek Law Firm

• Kim Kyung-nam as Yang Do-kyung, the CEO of Taebaek Law Firm • Yeon Ji-hyung as Kim Hyun-woo, a prosecutor • Han Seo-in

Production

Development

The series is directed by Shin Joong-hoon, co-written by Kim Ga-young and Kang Cheol-gyu, and produced by Studio S and Mongjakso.

Casting

In September 2024, Yoo Yeon-seok was reportedly cast as the lead to play a lawyer who can see ghosts. In December, Esom was reportedly cast as the female lead alongside Yoo.

On November 18, 2025, according to MK Sports, Yeon Ji-hyung has been cast. On November 26, the casting of Yoo and Esom as the leads was officially confirmed.

Filming

Principal photography began in early 2025.

Release

Phantom Lawyer

Phantom Lawyer was originally scheduled to premiere on SBS TV in the second half of 2025, but then it was moved to the first half of 2026. In November 2025, it was reportedly scheduled to air in January 2026. On December 31, 2025, a special teaser video was released, and it was confirmed to premiere in March 2026.

By February 2026, the series was confirmed to be broadcast on March 13, 2026, and would air every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix, Viki, and Viu internationally.

Viewership

Phantom Lawyer

<table><thead><tr><th>Ep.</th><th>Original broadcast date</th><th>Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Nationwide</td><td>Seoul</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>March 13, 2026</td><td>6.3% (6th)</td><td>5.6% (5th)</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>March 14, 2026</td><td>8.7% (2nd)</td><td>9.2% (2nd)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>March 20, 2026</td><td>7.8% (3rd)</td><td>8.1% (2nd)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>March 21, 2026</td><td>9.1% (2nd)</td><td>9.3% (2nd)</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>March 27, 2026</td><td>8.7% (2nd)</td><td>9.0% (1st)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>March 28, 2026</td><td>10.0% (2nd)</td><td>10.6% (2nd)</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>April 3, 2026</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>April 4, 2026</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>April 10, 2026</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>April 11, 2026</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>April 17, 2026</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>April 18, 2026</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>April 24, 2026</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>April 25, 2026</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>May 1, 2026</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>May 2, 2026</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Average</td><td>—</td><td>—</td></tr></tbody></table>