Phantom Lawyer

Shin Yi-rang struggled to get a job with the law firms after passing bar exams because his father died as a disgraced prosecutor. He eventually opens his own practice in room 501 of the Okcheon Building, a space used by a shaman, and starts seeing ghosts. Yi-rang's first client is Lee Kang-pung, an ex-gang member who died due to surgical negligence. The surgeon, Lee Jung-seok, was acquitted by lawyer Han Na-hyun, who had an unexpected change of heart during the trial. Yang Do-kyung, a lawyer at Taebaek, will do anything to impress his father, Chairman Yang Byung-il. He is even gone so far as to order the destruction of evidence – a hard disk with EMR data that could incriminate Jung-seok. Thanks to Na-hyun, Yi-rang won a pivotal trial for Lee Kang-pung's family. She then helped uncover the truth behind idol trainee Kim Su-a's death, bringing closure to the young girl's grieving family. ==Cast and characters==

Main • Yoo Yeon-seok as Shin Yi-rang • Kim Kang-hee as young Gyeong-hwa : Yi-rang's mother who runs a butcher shop to support her two children after her husband died and was accused of corruption, but she never believed he would do such a thing. • Son Yeo-eun as Shin Sa-rang • Moon Seo-yeon as young Sa-rang : Yi-rang's older sister. • Jeon Seok-ho as Yoon Bong-su : Yi-rang's brother-in-law. • Lee A-rin as Yoon Da-bong : Yi-rang's niece, who is Bong-su and Sa-rang's daughter. ; Na-hyun's family • Hwang Bo-reum-byeol as Han So-hyun : Na-hyun's elder sister, who died in an accident while trying to protect her. • Lee Dae-yeon as Na-hyun's dad • Yoon Bok-in as Na-hyun's mother ; Taebaek Law Firm • as Kim Hyun-woo, a prosecutor (Ep.1–2) • Oh Ye-ju as Kim Su-ah : A talented but tragic trainee who died before her debut. (Ep.3–4) • Yoon Na-moo as Jeon Sang-ho : A genius scientist ghost (Ep.5–6) • Lee Deok-hwa as Kang Dong-sik (Ep.10–11) • Kang Joon-kyu as young Dong-sik : A shoemaker who founded a large shoe company with his wife, Chae Jung-hee, whom he met in 1979. Before his death, he suffered from severe dementia, so his spirit doesn't remember his wife, but his skill and obsession with shoes remain intact. • Park Da-on as Yoon Si-ho (Ep.12–13) : A boy who was kidnapped and murdered by a police officer. ; Others • Jeong Seung-gil as Matthew : a former shaman who becomes a priest.He helped Yi-rang release the spirit after completing their unfinished task. • Yeon Jae-hyeong as Kim Hyun-woo : A lawyer and Na-hyun's close friend Special appearances • Choi Won-young as Shin Ki-joong : Yi-rang's deceased father, a former prosecutor whose career ended after he was accused of corruption. ==Production==

Development The Phantom Lawyer is directed by Shin Joong-hoon, who helmed Seoul Busters (2024), and the screenplay is co-written by Kim Ga-young and Kang Cheol-gyu. Produced by Studio S and Mongjakso, It blends legal drama with fantasy, delving into grief, truth, and the need to be heard. It portrays a lawyer who goes beyond legal defense to provide emotional support, bringing closure to the dead and helping the living move on. Casting The casting process began in late 2024, with media outlets reporting that Yoo Yeon-seok and Esom were cast for the lead roles, respectively. Yoo stated that the project might be a human comedy, and that through possession he could portray various characters with great variety, blending comedic moments with cool-headedness in the courtroom. Yoo and Esom's appeareances were officially confirmed by late 2025, and had been cast. Filming Principal photography began in early 2025. ==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. 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==