Phantom Lawyer () 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.
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.
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.
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, has been cast. On November 26, the casting of Yoo and Esom as the leads was officially confirmed.
Principal photography began in early 2025.
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.