The popular K-drama Phantom Lawyer is getting ready to drop its next episodes, and viewers are excited to see what happens next. The show, which mixes courtroom fights with supernatural twists, has kept people watching every week. Episode 8 ended on a big cliffhanger, and now everyone wants to know when they can watch Episode 9.
The drama tells the story of Shin I-rang, a lawyer who can see and get possessed by ghosts. Yoo Yeon-seok plays this unique character. He is joined by Esom, who plays Han Na-hyeon, a star lawyer who does not believe in ghosts at first but later helps him. The show airs on SBS and streams on major platforms worldwide.
Episode 9 Release Date and Time
Phantom Lawyer Episode 9 is set to release on Friday, April 10, 2026. The show follows a weekly schedule, with new episodes arriving every Friday and Saturday. This pattern has been consistent since the show started on March 13, 2026.
The episode airs at 9:50 PM Korea Standard Time (KST) on SBS. For viewers in different parts of the world, the release time on streaming platforms changes based on where you live. Here is the breakdown for global audiences:
- USA (East Coast): 8:50 AM (Friday)
- USA (West Coast): 5:50 AM (Friday)
- United Kingdom: 12:50 PM (Friday)
- Canada: 8:50 AM (Friday, same as US East Coast)
- Australia: 11:50 PM (Friday)
- India: 6:20 PM (Friday)
Episode 10 will arrive the next day on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the same time. The show has a total of 16 episodes, with the finale scheduled for May 2, 2026.
Where to Watch Phantom Lawyer Episode 9
Fans around the world can watch Phantom Lawyer Episode 9 on several streaming services. Netflix carries the show in many countries, making it the easiest option for most international viewers. The episode becomes available on Netflix shortly after it finishes airing on SBS in South Korea.
Viki (also called Rakuten Viki) also streams the show in multiple regions. This platform is known for providing detailed subtitles in many languages. Viewers in India can find the show on both Netflix and Viki. Vidio is another option for viewers in Indonesia.
For viewers in South Korea, SBS is the exclusive broadcaster. The show airs in its Friday-Saturday prime time slot. Streaming platforms usually add the episode within a few hours after the TV broadcast ends.
What Happened in Episode 8
The last episode focused on a serious bullying case. Shin I-rang saved a teenager named Jun Ho from a violent attack in an alley. He did not just stop the fight but also offered legal help to the young victim. I-rang realized this was not a one-time fight but long-term bullying that had been going on for a while.
Things got worse when one of the bullies came back to threaten Jun Ho again. The situation turned very dangerous and led to a bloody fight. In a shocking moment, Jun Ho fought back in an extreme way while I-rang ran to find him. Many viewers are worried about what happened to Jun Ho and if a tragedy took place.
On the supernatural side, the connection between Na-hyeon and her dead sister So-hyun grew stronger. So-hyun’s ghost started appearing more often after I-rang lit special incense. This part of the story is becoming more important as Na-hyeon deals with guilt over her sister’s death.
Shin I-rang Gets Arrested
Episode 8 also showed I-rang getting arrested by prosecutors. He was found at the location where the body of Jeon Sang Ho was buried. This made the police think he might be the killer. I-rang had gone there with the ghost of Jeon Sang Ho to find the truth.
The ghost of Jeon Sang Ho lost control because he was very angry. He believed his father-in-law helped his wife kill him. In his rage, Jeon Sang Ho possessed I-rang’s body and went to confront the father-in-law. Things became very tense until I-rang’s mother showed up and stopped the situation. Rainwater falling on I-rang forced the ghost out of his body.
Right after this, prosecutors arrived and arrested I-rang for murder. Someone had reported the location of the body. Yang Do-gyeong, played by Kim Kyung-nam, was likely the person who followed I-rang and made the report. Do-gyeong runs the Taebaek Law Firm and has been suspicious of I-rang for some time.
Luckily, forensic results came out quickly. I-rang’s fingerprints were only found inside the plastic gloves he used when digging. The timing did not match the time of death. This proved I-rang was not the killer but just the first person to find the body. He was released from custody.
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The Cast of Phantom Lawyer
The show has a strong cast led by Yoo Yeon-seok (known for Hospital Playlist and Reply 1994) as Shin I-rang. Esom (known for Taxi Driver and Samjin Company English Class) plays Han Na-hyeon.
The supporting cast includes:
- Kim Kyung-nam as Yang Do-gyeong
- Kim Mi-kyung as Park Gyeong-hwa (I-rang’s mother)
- Choi Kwang-il as Yang Byeong-il (Do-gyeong’s father)
- Jung Seung-kil as Matthew/Park Su-mu
- Jeon Seok-ho as Yun Bong-su
- Son Yeo-eun as Shin Sa-rang
- Yeon Je-hyung as Kim Hyeon-u
The show is directed by Shin Jong-hun and written by Kim Ga-young and Kang Cheol-gyu. It is produced by Studio S and Mongjakso.
What Makes Phantom Lawyer Different
Phantom Lawyer is not a typical legal drama. The show mixes normal court cases with ghosts and possession. Shin I-rang can let ghosts take over his body for short periods. When this happens, his personality and habits change to match the ghost possessing him. This allows the dead to speak in court and fight for their own justice.
The drama has been getting good ratings. Episode 2 reached 8.7% nationwide, which is strong for a weekend drama. Viewers like the fresh idea and Yoo Yeon-seok’s acting, especially when he switches between different personalities during possession scenes.
The show also deals with real issues like bullying, corruption, and unfair treatment. But it adds a ghostly twist to keep things interesting. Many fans say this mix makes Phantom Lawyer stand out from other lawyer shows.
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