Yoo Yeon Seok is quickly becoming one of the biggest reasons viewers are tuning in to SBS’s ‘Phantom Lawyer,’ as the actor’s standout performance continues to push the drama higher in both TV ratings and streaming buzz.
The latest numbers show just how strong the drama’s momentum has become. Episode 4, which aired on March 21, recorded 9.1% nationwide, 9.3% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and a peak per minute rating of 11.3%, according to Nielsen Korea.
The result marked a new personal best for the series, confirming that the show is continuing to rise as one of the most successful dramas in the current Friday Saturday lineup.
What makes the performance even more notable is that ‘Phantom Lawyer’ is not only doing well on broadcast TV. The drama has also continued to hold a strong position in Netflix Korea’s “Top 10 Today” rankings, showing that it is maintaining momentum across both traditional television and OTT platforms at the same time.
Much of the drama’s growing popularity has been tied to Yoo Yeon Seok’s performance as Shin Irang, a lawyer with the unusual ability to see ghosts.
As the series progresses, viewers have been responding strongly to the way the character balances sharp intelligence, emotional warmth, and unexpected comedic moments, making him one of the most talked about lead characters in the current drama lineup.
Rather than relying only on the fantasy setup, the drama has been earning praise for how it mixes mystery, emotional family moments, and clever investigation scenes, with Shin Irang standing at the center of that appeal.
The series has also drawn attention for showing that behind the supernatural concept is a lead character who wins viewers over through both his brains and his relatable flaws.
The ending of the latest episode also hinted at a major turning point for Shin Irang, as he appeared to fully accept his unusual fate and calmly introduced himself with the line, “I am your lawyer, Shin Irang.” The moment raised even more anticipation for where the drama is headed next, without giving away major spoilers.
With record high ratings of 9.1% nationwide, a peak of 11.3%, and continued strength in Netflix Korea’s Top 10, ‘Phantom Lawyer’ is proving that it has fully taken control of the Friday Saturday drama race and is becoming one of SBS’s hottest current hits.
‘Phantom Lawyer’ airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.
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