She dreamed of being a top lawyer. She never got the chance. Now she might finally get her reunion — through a ghost-seeing attorney’s borrowed body.
SBS’s Phantom Lawyer just dropped the casting news that completely reframes the emotional core of the entire drama. Hwang Bo Reum Byeol is joining the show as Han So Hyun — and her character’s story is the missing puzzle piece fans didn’t even know they were waiting for. This changes everything.
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Phantom Lawyer — Drama & New Character Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Drama | Phantom Lawyer |
| Network | SBS |
| Air Schedule | Every Friday & Saturday, 9:50 PM KST |
| Lead Cast | Yoo Yeon Seok, Esom |
| New Cast | Hwang Bo Reum Byeol |
| New Character | Han So Hyun — Han Na Hyun’s deceased older sister |
| Genre | Legal Fantasy / Heartwarming Drama |
Who Is Han So Hyun — And Why Does She Matter?
Hwang Bo Reum Byeol is set to appear as Han So Hyun, the older sister of Han Na Hyun (Esom) — a character who once dreamed of becoming a top lawyer but passed away in an unexpected accident, becoming the decisive reason that led her younger sister Han Na Hyun to pursue a career in law.
That backstory recontextualises Han Na Hyun’s entire character arc in one sentence. She isn’t just an elite attorney — she’s someone carrying the unfulfilled dream of a beloved sister. Every case she wins is, in some way, for So Hyun.
As Phantom Lawyer continues to unravel the stories of various spirits each episode through Shin I Rang (Yoo Yeon Seok) and Han Na Hyun, anticipation is building over whether So Hyun will also be able to meet Na Hyun by borrowing I Rang’s body.
The thought of these two sisters finally connecting — through a ghost using a lawyer’s physical form — is already sending fans into full emotional overdrive.
Why Phantom Lawyer Just Got Even Better
Phantom Lawyer is a quirky yet heartwarming legal drama that follows Shin I Rang, a lawyer who can see ghosts, and elite attorney Han Na Hyun as they resolve the lingering grievances of their very unusual clients — ghosts — through the law.
It’s a genuinely unique premise that blends legal drama storytelling with supernatural warmth — and every new layer of character depth makes it more compelling. Hwang Bo Reum Byeol’s addition promises the most emotionally resonant episode yet.
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FAQs
Q: Who does Hwang Bo Reum Byeol play in Phantom Lawyer?
She plays Han So Hyun, Han Na Hyun’s older sister who died in an accident before achieving her dream of becoming a lawyer — the very reason her younger sister pursued law in her place.
Q: What is SBS’s Phantom Lawyer drama about?
Phantom Lawyer follows a ghost-seeing lawyer and an elite attorney who team up to resolve the unfinished grievances of deceased clients — using the law to bring justice to the dead.
