Phantom Lawyer (신이랑 법률사무소)

No matter how beautiful and grand their lives may have been,

the dead tell no tales.

Thus, murderers believe

that they can keep their crimes hidden for good.

But the problem is,

they're wrong.

Some things do exist

even if they're invisible.

They're always around us.

Actually…

He came into the office…

They're around me.

And unexpectedly,

they're talkative.

What about it? Hear me out, Mr. Attorney!

Well, I understand why.

- They have no power to take revenge. - Tell them something!

Nor do they know how.

WITNESS STAND

This is exactly why they need

someone to hear their resentful stories

and convict those who deserve punishment, which is me,

Shin I-rang.

Your Honor.

I have an objection.

The culprit…

Is someone else.

However,

I wasn't a ghost-seeing attorney from the start.

ONE YEAR AGO

Attorney Shin I-rang.

Why don't you tell us about your strengths?

EPISODE 1

I have two hearts.

A strong heart that allows me to race until I win a case,

and a warm heart that motivates me

to create a righteous society.

INTERVIEW ADMISSION TICKET SHIN I-RANG

You can just walk away.

I was meaning to walk past you today anyway.

That's good, then.

Go on.

It's okay. Just go on.

PITTER-PATTER BUTCHER-STYLE BBQ

Hi, Mom.

Hey.

You must be tired from work today.

Not at all.

I do this because I like it.

Oh, this?

The vegetable lady was coughing.

The flu is going around these days.

You're such a softie.

Your older sister's shop has tons of vegetables,

and you bought extra.

It's nice to have a lot of vegetables.

Koreans eat too much meat. It's not good.

Says someone whose mom is a butcher.

What I'm trying to say is...

Shut it, and just bring this over.

Okay.

Sir, don't get drunk like last time.

- Please enjoy. - Oh, thank you.

Welcome back, my dear brother-in-law.

Is it a periodic drama this time?

I have as many as two lines for this role.

Congratulations, my lord.

Thank you.

Honey.

I'm on my way, my lady.

Da-bong, your uncle is here.

Put me down, Uncle.

Look at you, brat.

Choose between Carbot and me.

I choose you. Happy now?

Yes, happy.

Why are you here again? I told you to stop coming.

I might not be able to come for real soon.

I want to help out while I can.

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

Oh, right. How was the interview? How did it go?

Everyone seemed worried.

Worried? Why?

Isn't it obvious? Words spread fast in this field.

They were worried they might lose me.

That means they'll hire you.

I didn't get an official offer yet,

but I must say it's most likely.

An attorney at K and I Law Firm!

What a great honor for our family!

Hold on.

Attention, please!

Each table will have

a bottle of soju on the house today!

- Oh, my. - Really?

The owner's insane.

Drink up!

One serving of pork belly on the house too.

- Oh, goodness. - My mother-in-law never disappoints.

Just one serving, not two.

- A bottle of beer, please. - Here too.

Coming right away.

WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT WE WON'T MOVE FORWARD WITH YOU

This can't be.

Okay.

I was too naive.

There.

WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF UNFORTUNATE NEWS

Are you serious?

YOUR APPLICATION WAS NOT SELECTED

What on earth is the problem?

LAWSUIT FOR DAMAGES SEONGHO ELECTRONICS

- This is about Haeseong Trading. - Thank you.

This is the petition for Myeongjin Construction.

- I placed the materials on your desk too. - Okay.

TAEBAEK LAW FIRM PARTNER HAN NA-HYUN

Hello.

Seongho Electronics' chairman was greatly satisfied.

He wants to sign a partnership with us.

That's good.

You seem busy. Do you want me to interview the applicants?

It's about my future associate. I'll do it myself.

I have about 20 minutes.

Then, just refer to this.

What is it?

THE 2025 ENTRY-LEVEL ASSOCIATE INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW ADMISSION TICKET SHIN I-RANG

Next applicant, please come in.

Okay.

INTERVIEW ROOM

Hello, my name is Shin I-rang.

Hello, please have a seat.

Attorney Han, ask questions first.

I don't have any questions

for Mr. Shin.

I'm sure he knows why.

Let's move on.

He's the last applicant.

What are you doing?

Let me ask the same question.

A scarlet letter…

As expected.

Were you aware of your husband's corruption?

What do you think you're doing?

Have you no manners at all?

- Do you admit to his crimes? - Get out.

My dad wasn't a criminal.

He was a prosecutor who punished bad people!

I'm turning you down.

I am…

Turning you down first.

You should've at least asked routine questions.

He needs to know how the world sees him.

Only then, he'll stop biting on granite.

I'll be off since we're done.

A father's actions from 20 years ago

is causing harm to his son.

How cruel.

Is it because the judge and prosecutor related to it haven't retired yet?

Maybe.

This won't do. Just change your name.

Put all the past behind you and make a new start with a new...

No.

Now that I know how the world sees me,

I won't stay still.

You know what?

I'm going to make the best law firm ever under my own name.

And then,

I'm going to have all those who mistreated me line up in two rows.

I'll take good revenge on them.

Wait and see.

What?

Are you pleased to have ruined your son's future?

Fine.

Let's see who wins.

Bring it on!

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

MR. KIM'S REAL ESTATE OFFICE

4,305,100 WON

Would this be enough?

What brings you here, I-rang?

The thing is…

Your mother must've sent you.

What?

After all,

an attorney should take charge of a contract.

Please do the rest, okay?

Where's Mr. Kim, though?

Oh.

Someone passed out or something.

He'll be back soon.

I'm a detective this time.

See you.

This must be Mom's lease contract.

COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

The deposit's 200 million won?

I didn't know Mom was this rich.

Hold on.

Two hundred million won?

Why be a shaman if you can't even tell your own future?