Phantom Lawyer
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| 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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| Directed by | Shin Jung-hoon |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Network | SBS TV |
Phantom Lawyer (Korean: 신이랑 법률사무소) is an upcoming 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 lawyer gifted with the ability to see ghosts, and elite attorney Han Na-hyeon, as they use the law to bring justice to their unusual clients. It is scheduled to premiere on SBS TV on March 13, 2026, and will air every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST).
Synopsis
Phantom Lawyer follows Shin Yi-rang, a lawyer who moves into a shaman's old office and starts seeing ghost clients. It also follows Han Na-hyeon, a top lawyer who's always won her cases, till she loses one. That's when she meets Yi-rang, who says he sees ghosts. She doesn't believe him, but weird stuff happens.
Cast and characters
Main
- Yoo Yeon-seok as Shin Yi-rang[2]
- An ordinary lawyer who moves into a new office that used to be a shaman's house. He wants to be successful by creating the best law firm with his own name. But then he starts seeing ghosts and gets clients who are spirits seeking justice. When a ghost possesses him, he changes into a different person.
- A top lawyer who always won her cases. But then she loses a case, and meets a guy named Shin Yi-rang who says he can see ghosts. At first, she doesn't believe him, but strange things start happening and she begins to change her mind.
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.
- 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 broadcast on March 13, 2026, and will air every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST).[9]
References
- ^ "With God [Title in URL]". SBS (in Korean).
- ^ 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.
External links
- Official website
(in Korean) - Phantom Lawyer at HanCinema