Phantom Lawyer Episode 10 Ratings Peak as Yoo Yeon Seok Faces Possession Crisis
The hit SBS Friday-Saturday series Phantom Lawyer (also known as Shin Lee Rang Law Office) has reached a dramatic turning point, captivating audiences with its unique blend of legal intrigue and supernatural occurrences.
In the tenth episode, which aired on April 11, 2026, the protagonist Shin Lee Rang, played by Yoo Yeon Seok, encountered a critical possession crisis right in the middle of a heated courtroom battle. This intense development propelled the series to a peak viewership rating of 8.7% in the Seoul metropolitan area, according to Nielsen Korea.
A Legal Battle Rooted in Historical Tragedy
The central conflict of the episode revolved around the will of Kang Dong Sik, the late founder of Isang Footwear. His widow, Chae Jeong Hui, approached Shin Lee Rang to defend the execution of a will that promised a third of the estate to Cha Eun Seong, the son of a deceased former partner, Ryeo Seon Hwa. However, Kang Dong Sik’s son, Kang Ji Hun, challenged the validity of the document, sparking a high-stakes legal confrontation.
The narrative delved deep into the past, specifically to the Manridong handmade shoe street in 1979. It was there that Chae Jeong Hui, Kang Dong Sik, and the skilled leather dyer Ryeo Seon Hwa built their dreams together.
The bond was shattered when Ryeo Seon Hwa, a defector who sent money to her son in the North, was falsely accused of espionage and died in prison. The guilt of failing to protect her at that time served as the emotional foundation for the current inheritance dispute in Phantom Lawyer.
Supernatural Complications and Growing Romance
As Phantom Lawyer progressed, the ghost of Kang Dong Sik appeared, but his memories were trapped in his youth. Shin Lee Rang struggled to help the spirit regain his memories to verify the will, but the process led to frequent possessions.
Han Na Hyun, portrayed by Lee Som, witnessed Shin Lee Rang’s solitary struggle to fulfill the wishes of the dead. In a touching moment of solidarity, she presented him with an anti-lost necklace, signaling a deepening romantic connection between the two partners.
Courtroom Shock and the Possession Ending
The legal drama reached a fever pitch when opposing counsel Yang Do Kyung presented forensic evidence suggesting the will was forged. Chemical analysis of the ink indicated it was produced in 2022, contradicting its 2019 date. Furthermore, military records revealed a shocking twist: Chae Jeong Hui was the original informant who reported Ryeo Seon Hwa as a spy out of jealousy.
As the truth unraveled, the spirit of Kang Dong Sik regained his memory and possessed Shin Lee Rang in open court. To the shock of the judge and spectators, Shin Lee Rang shouted, “I wrote it!” while under the spirit’s influence.
The crisis was only averted when his colleague Han Na Hyun requested a recess and his brother-in-law, Yun Bong Su, doused him with water to break the possession. As Phantom Lawyer heads toward its next installment, fans are left wondering if the ghost’s claim is the ultimate truth or a final act of guilt-ridden protection.
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