The SBS legal drama Phantom Lawyer returns with its tenth episode on April 11, 2026. The show, which mixes courtroom battles with supernatural elements, has viewers excited to see how Yoo Yeon-seok and Lee Som handle their first big case together as a team.
Episode 9 ended with an emotional goodbye between Han Na-hyun (Lee Som) and her sister So-hyun, who was possessing Shin Yi-rang (Yoo Yeon-seok). After that moment, Na-hyun agreed to share office space with Yi-rang, forming the “Shin Yi-rang-Han Na-hyun Law Office.” Now in Episode 10, this new partnership faces its first real test in court.
Episode 10 Release Time and Where to Watch
Phantom Lawyer Episode 10 airs on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 9:50 p.m. KST on SBS TV in South Korea. For viewers around the world, here are the release times:
- USA (ET): 10:00 a.m.
- UK (GMT): 3:00 p.m.
- India (IST): 7:30 p.m.
- Australia (AEST): 1:00 a.m. (Sunday, April 12)
The episode will be available on multiple streaming platforms. Netflix carries the show globally with subtitles. Viewers can also watch on Viu in selected countries, KOCOWA for Korean audiences, and Rakuten Viki in various regions.
For Netflix users in the United States, subscription plans start at $8.99 per month for the Standard plan with ads, while the ad-free Standard plan costs $19.99 monthly.
What Happened in Episode 9
The previous episode focused heavily on Na-hyun’s emotional journey. She discovered that her deceased sister So-hyun was the spirit possessing Yi-rang. This led to a bittersweet reunion where Na-hyun spent precious time with her sister, visiting amusement parks, favorite spots, and going camping together.
The episode also showed Na-hyun confronting her family’s painful past. Her mother asked for forgiveness for how she treated Na-hyun after So-hyun’s death. Na-hyun revealed she always believed So-hyun died because of her, but her parents helped her understand it was never her fault.
Meanwhile, Do-kyung’s father Byeong-gil returned to Taebaek and took his son to meet Yi-rang’s mother, making their already tense relationship more complicated.
The episode closed with So-hyun finally passing on after saying goodbye to Na-hyun. Yi-rang then offered Na-hyun a shared office space, which she accepted for the time being.
The New Case in Episode 10
Episode 10 introduces a mysterious new client. An elderly vegetable seller named Chae Jeong-hee (played by Gil Hae-yeon) shows up nervously outside the law firm’s door. She reveals her troubles stem from her late husband, who passed away after suffering from dementia.
Veteran actor Lee Deok-hwa makes a special appearance as Kang Dong-sik, the deceased husband who worked as a shoemaker. The preview shows Kang Dong-sik struggling with memory loss, saying lines like “My head hurts” and “What was this again?”
The case centers on a will left by Kang Dong-sik. Yi-rang and Na-hyun argue there is no reason to manipulate the document. But Yang Do-kyung (Kim Kyung-nam) from the giant Taebaek law firm sharply questions its authenticity in court, asking “Who exactly wrote this will?” The tension rises when Taebaek’s chairman Yang Byeong-il (Choi Kwang-il) watches the trial from the audience seats.
Yi-rang and Na-hyun as a Legal Team
This episode marks the first time the two lawyers work together officially. Na-hyun supports Yi-rang with logical arguments, stating that the client proved the handwriting on the will is authentic. Yi-rang uses his ability to see and communicate with spirits, trying to get clues from Kang Dong-sik’s ghost.
The preview shows a tense moment where Yi-rang pleads, “Right now, it’s really not possible!” to stop Kang Dong-sik’s spirit from speaking out during a critical court moment. This situation mirrors what happened in Episode 1, when Yi-rang got embarrassed after being possessed in court.
Production Team Comments
The drama’s production team shared their thoughts on Episode 10.
“Episode 10 is meaningful as Shin Yi-rang and Han Na-hyun coordinate their steps as ‘roof-sharing partners’ for the first time. We hope viewers look forward to the synergy of the two lawyers’ collaboration. Additionally, veteran actor Lee Deok-hwa’s passionate performance and the shocking truth hidden in the will will deliver emotion and catharsis to the audience.”
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Behind-the-Scenes Photos
On April 10, Yoo Yeon-seok’s agency KingKong by Starship posted behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram. The images show the actor fully focused on filming, wearing simple outfits that match his character’s gentle yet sharp personality. Fans reacted positively, leaving comments like “Finally, it’s Shin Yi-rang day” and “Tuning in to the live broadcast no matter what today.”
Phantom Lawyer runs for a total of 16 episodes. New episodes release every Friday and Saturday. The series will continue through early May 2026.
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