Actor Yoo Yeon Seok captured television viewers with his striking performance in a new drama.

SBS's Friday–Saturday series Shinirang Law Office (written by Kim Ga-young and Kang Cheol-gyu, directed by Shin Jung-hoon) premiered on March 13. According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode recorded a nationwide average rating of 6.3 percent and a peak of 6.6 percent.

The drama immediately ranked No.1 among programs airing in the same time slot. In the key 2049 demographic, it scored an average of 2.0 percent and a peak of 2.5 percent, also leading its slot and signaling a strong start.

A Possessed Lawyer's First Case

Episode one introduced the story of Shinirang (played by Yoo Yeon Seok), a lawyer who can see ghosts. His first case involved representing the family of Lee Kang-poong, a spirit who died due to alleged medical malpractice during surgery. Shinirang filed a lawsuit against the hospital and the doctor involved.

In court, opposing lawyer Han Na-hyun (played by Esom) aggressively pursued victory. She dug into Kang-poong's past and even raised false allegations that he had abused his daughter.

Enraged by the accusations, Kang-poong possessed Shinirang. The lawyer suddenly lunged toward Han Na-hyun, only to trip and fall. After being splashed with water, he snapped back to his senses.

The episode ended on a comedic note with Shinirang shouting, "I really hate being a lawyer who sees ghosts," leaving viewers curious whether he will win his first case.

Episode two of Shinirang Law Office airs on March 14 at 9:50 p.m. on SBS.