If you haven’t started watching Phantom Lawyer yet, this is your sign. The SBS fantasy legal drama has just wrapped up its first half sitting firmly at No. 1 — and the ratings jump into the second half only signals that the best is still to come.
Phantom Lawyer Korean Drama Ratings — Week of April 4, 2026
| Drama | Network | Nationwide Rating | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Lawyer | SBS | 9.5% | 🏆 Most-Watched Miniseries |
| Recipe for Love | KBS 2TV | 12.0% | Most-Watched Saturday Programme |
| The Practical Guide to Love | JTBC | 4.1% | Approaching Series Finale |
| Mad Concrete Dreams | tvN | 2.9% | Entering 2nd Half |
| Doctor Shin | TV Chosun | 1.3% | Rising |
Ratings data sourced from Nielsen Korea.
Why Phantom Lawyer Is Dominating
The April 4 episode of Phantom Lawyer clocked a nationwide average of 9.5% — a jump of nearly 2 full percentage points from its previous episode. That kind of upswing mid-run is rare in the current Korean drama landscape, where viewer attention is spread thin across multiple platforms and streaming services.
The show airs on SBS and blends two of the most crowd-pleasing Korean television drama genres — fantasy and legal thriller — into a gripping package that keeps audiences locked in week after week. Starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Esom, the drama has clearly found a deep connection with viewers who want something more than a conventional courtroom procedural.
Heading into the second half with this kind of momentum? The finale is going to be appointment viewing.
What Else Is Worth Watching?
Phantom Lawyer is leading the pack, but the rest of the weekly lineup is worth your attention too.
Recipe for Love on KBS 2TV was actually the highest-rated programme of the entire Saturday, pulling in a massive 12.0% — but as a weekend family drama, it competes in a different category from the miniseries rankings.
The Practical Guide to Love on JTBC is heading into its series finale with a 4.1% rating, meaning now is the perfect time to binge it before it wraps up.
Mad Concrete Dreams on tvN enters its second half with 2.9%, while Doctor Shin on TV Chosun showed a small but notable uptick to 1.3%.
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