Yoo Yeon Seok Investigates Whether Idol Trainee’s Death Was Homicide Or Suicide In “Phantom Lawyer”

March 20, 2026 | 01:16 (GMT)

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SBS’s “Phantom Lawyer” has shared a sneak peek of Yoo Yeon Seok’s next case!

“Phantom Lawyer” is a quirky yet heartwarming legal drama that follows the adventures of Shin I Rang (Yoo Yeon Seok), a lawyer who can see ghosts, and elite attorney Han Na Hyun (Esom) as they resolve the lingering grievances of their very unusual clients—ghosts—through the law.

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On the second episode of “Phantom Lawyer,” Shin I Rang did everything he could to try to keep ghosts out of his law office. However, despite his best efforts to “ghost-proof” his office, the episode ended with Shin I Rang letting out a cry of despair after coming face-to-face with his next client: the ghost of a young schoolgirl.

In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming third episode, Shin I Rang sets out to help this confused ghost—an idol trainee who tragically fell to her death—recover her lost memories. However, he comes up against a major obstacle: the truth behind this death is far from simple. Although the deceased trainee’s agency claims that her death was a suicide, there is a clear discrepancy between the ghost’s memories of her final moments and the official statements regarding the incident.

Meanwhile, Han Na Hyun will unexpectedly team up with Shin I Rang once again when she conducts her own independent investigation into the case and raises the possibility that the death was a homicide. Han Na Hyun’s suspicions stem from the fact that the victim’s cell phone was missing from the scene.

The “Phantom Lawyer” production team teased, “In Episodes 1 and 2, we introduced the drama’s universe through Shin I Rang’s special abilities and the story of his family members. Starting from Episode 3, deceased individuals with tragic and unresolved stories will seek out his office, and Shin I Rang’s adventures to resolve his ghost clients’ grievances will begin in earnest. The increasingly bizarre cases, along with the diverse spectrum of human nature revealed within them, will bring viewers a thrilling catharsis.”

The third episode of “Phantom Lawyer” will air on March 20 at 9:50 p.m. KST.

In the meantime, watch the first two episodes of the drama with subtitles on Viki below:

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