Phantom Lawyer
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Promotional poster | |
| Also known as | With God[1] |
| Hangul | 신이랑 법률사무소 |
| Lit. | Shin Yi-rang Law Office |
| RR | Sin Irang beomnyulsamuso |
| MR | Sin Irang pŏmnyulsamuso |
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| Written by |
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| Directed by | Shin Jung-hoon |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Dalpalan |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 70 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | SBS TV |
| Release | March 13, 2026 – present |
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 Jung-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 and Viki.
Synopsis
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[2]
- 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.
- 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.
Supporting
- Kim Kyung-nam as Yang Do-kyung, the CEO of Taebaek Law Firm[3]
- Yeon Ji-hyung as Kim Hyun-woo[4], a prosecutor
- Kim Mi-kyung as Park Gyeong Hwa, Shin Yi-rang’s mother
- Jeon Seok-ho as Yun Bong Su, Shin Yi-rang’s Brother-in-Law
- Han Seo-in[5]
Production
Development
The series is directed by Shin Jung-hoon, co-written by Kim Ga-young and Kang Cheol-gyu, and produced by Studio S and Mongjakso.[6]
Casting
In September 2024, Yoo Yeon-seok was reportedly cast as the lead to play a lawyer who can see ghosts.[7] In December, Esom was reportedly cast as the female lead alongside Yoo.[8]
On November 18, 2025, according to MK Sports, Yeon Ji-hyung has been cast.[4] On November 26, the casting of Yoo and Esom as the leads was officially confirmed.[2]
Filming
Principal photography began in early 2025.[7]
Release
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.[2][8] In November 2025, it was reportedly scheduled to air in January 2026.[4] On December 31, 2025, a special teaser video was released, and it was confirmed to premiere in March 2026.[3]
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).[9] It is also available for streaming on Netflix and Viki internationally.[10]
Viewership
| Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |||
| 1 | 1.165 | 1.680 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[11] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | |||
| 1 | March 13, 2026 | 6.3% (6th) | 5.6% (5th) | |
| 2 | March 14, 2026 | 8.7% (2nd) | 9.2% (2nd) | |
| 3 | March 20, 2026 | |||
| 4 | March 21, 2026 | |||
| 5 | March 27, 2026 | |||
| 6 | March 28, 2026 | |||
| 7 | April 3, 2026 | |||
| 8 | April 4, 2026 | |||
| 9 | April 10, 2026 | |||
| 10 | April 11, 2026 | |||
| 11 | April 17, 2026 | |||
| 12 | April 18, 2026 | |||
| 13 | April 24, 2026 | |||
| 14 | April 25, 2026 | |||
| 15 | May 1, 2026 | |||
| 16 | May 2, 2026 | |||
| Average | — | — | ||
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References
- ^ "With God". SBS (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Park, A-reum (November 26, 2025). 유연석, 귀신 보이는 변호사 된다..이솜과 신들린 케미(신이랑 법률사무소) [Yoo Yeon-seok becomes a lawyer in 'Law Firm of Shin Yi-rang' who can see ghosts... Possessed chemistry with Esom]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Ban, Hyo-joo (January 1, 2026). 유연석 현란한 빙의 연기 '신이랑 법률사무소' 3월 첫 오픈 [Yoo Yeon-seok's dazzling acting in 'Law Firm of Shin I-rang opens in March]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ a b c Park, A-reum (November 18, 2025). [단독] 연제형 '신이랑 법률사무소' 캐스팅...내년 1월 편성 [Exclusive: Yeon Je-hyung casting for 'Law Firm of Shin Yi-rang' Scheduled to air in January next year]. MK Sports (in Korean). Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ Park, Shin-young (November 3, 2025). [인터뷰] "연기 폭을 넓히는 배우가 되고 싶어요"...디지털포스트(PC사랑) 표지모델 배우 한서인 [Interview: "I want to be an actor who broadens my acting range"...Digital Post (PC Love) cover model Han Seo-in]. Love PC (in Korean). Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Ji-hye (November 26, 2025). 귀신 한 풀어주는 변호사...유연석X이솜, SBS '신이랑 법률사무소' 출연 [A lawyer who frees a ghost... Yoo Yeon-seok and Lee Som to appear on SBS's 'Law Firm of Shin Yi-rang']. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Kang, Hyo-jin (September 30, 2024). [단독]유연석도 변호사 된다...'신이랑 법률사무소' 주연 [Exclusive: Yoo Yeon-seok also becomes a lawyer... Starring in 'Law Firm of Shin Yi-rang']. SPOTV (in Korean). Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Jang, Da-hee (December 12, 2024). [단독] 이솜, 유연석 만난다...'신이랑 법률사무소' 여주 낙점 [Exclusive: Esom and Yoo Yeon-seok to star in 'Law Firm of Shin Yi-rang']. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ Ha, Soo-jung (February 4, 2026). '신들린' 유연석, '굿파트너' 흥행 이을까?..사이다 법정물 온다(신이랑 법률사무소) [Will Yoo Yeon-seok, a "possessed," continue the success of Good Partner? A new legal drama Phantom Lawyer is coming]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ "Five K-dramas to watch on OTT (Mar 9-Mar 15) starring Yoo Yeon Seok, Park Min-young, Bae In Hyuk: Phantom Lawyer to Siren's Kiss to Our Universe". The Economic Times. Mumbai: Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. March 14, 2026. ISSN 0013-0389. OCLC 61311680. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
- Phantom Lawyer at IMDb
- Phantom Lawyer at HanCinema