The new Korean fantasy legal drama Ghost lawyer starring Yoo Yeon Seok quickly gained attention after its first two episodes aired. The series combines legal investigations with supernatural elements and humor, creating a story that follows lawyer Shin I Rang, a man with the unusual ability to see ghosts. Together with the talented lawyer Han Na Hyun, played by Esom, he faces unusual clients: spirits seeking justice for the unresolved issues they left in the world of the living.
The drama premiered on March 13 and 14 and immediately posted impressive ratings. According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode achieved a nationwide rating of 6.3%, topping its broadcast time slot across all channels. The result was almost double the rating of its predecessor From today I am humanwhich closed at 3.7%. The second episode continued the upward trend reaching 8.7%, once again ranking first in its time slot and confirming strong initial interest from viewers.
In the opening episodes, Shin I Rang begins his first supernatural case by helping the ghost of Lee Kang Poong, played by Heo Sung-tae. The man died due to a medical error during surgery, but the truth was hidden and his wife was about to accept a small compensation from the responsible hospital. Determined to uncover the truth, Shin I Rang investigates the case and faces a series of strange situations, including times when spirits temporarily possess his body. Eventually, he manages to obtain a hard drive containing footage from the day of the surgery, proving the hospital’s wrongdoings and allowing Lee Kang Poong to receive justice before finally moving on peacefully.
Just when Shin I Rang believes that solving the case might prevent him from seeing ghosts, a new spirit appears, this time the ghost of an idol trainee. The Unexpected Client suggests that the next case will bring even more unusual situations, increasing anticipation among viewers for the next episodes.
Although the supernatural legal theme is not entirely new in Korean television, as similar concepts have appeared in similar series The midnight study AND I can help you, Ghost lawyer It still manages to stand out thanks to its compelling narrative and Yoo Yeon Seok’s lively performance. The actor also revealed that this role marks his first time playing a comedic character. To prepare for the role, she observed different character traits for each episode and even rehearsed a dance routine for a scene in which her character becomes possessed by an idol trainee. With strong ratings and positive initial reactions, the drama is already shaping up to be one of the most talked about Korean series currently airing.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
