Phantom Lawyer is a 2026 South Korean legal fantasy television series starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Esom. It follows Shin Yi-rang, a lawyer who can see and be possessed by spirits, and whose work is to resolve unfinished grievances of both the dead and the living. The series was directed by Shin Joong-hoon and written by Kim Ga-young and Kang Cheol-gyu. It aired on SBS TV from March 13 to May 2, 2026, and is also available on Netflix, Viki, and Viu.
Story and characters
Shin Yi-rang struggles to find work at established law firms after passing the bar exam, partly because of his late father's disgrace as a prosecutor. He opens his own practice in a building once used by a shaman, where he begins encountering ghosts. His first client is a former gangster who died after surgical negligence. Lawyer Han Na-hyun, who has a complicated history with the case, becomes a central figure as the series explores grief, truth, and the wish to be heard.
Production and release
The project was developed by Studio S and Mongjakso and blends courtroom drama with fantasy. Principal photography began in early 2025. The premiere was postponed from the second half of 2025 to 2026, and the broadcast schedule was set for Friday and Saturday evenings on SBS.