Lee Soo-hyuk has left Netflix’s “Men of the Harem” due to scheduling conflicts, and Lee Jong-won is reportedly being considered instead.
August/19/2026 15:24
Actor Lee Soo-hyuk has dropped out of Netflix’s “Men of the Harem.” On August 19, Lee Soo-hyuk’s agency, SARAM Entertainment, told Newsen, “Lee Soo-hyuk has dropped out of ‘Men of the Harem.’ The reason is a scheduling issue.” “Men of the Harem” is a palace romance fantasy drama adapted from a web novel of the same name. It tells the story of Empress Rati of the Thallium Empire, who brings in male consorts in order to protect the emperor’s throne. It had drawn great attention even before production as a work that brings together director Lee Eung-bok, who has made hit works such as “Mr. Sunshine” and “Goblin,” and writer Hwang Jin-young of “My Dearest.” Bae Suzy is playing the protagonist Rati, and it is reported that Lee Jong-won is currently being considered for the consort role that Lee Soo-hyuk had been scheduled to play. • Bae Suzy is considering appearing in the new drama “Men of the Harem” • [PHOTO] TWICE’s Jihyo, Lee Soo-hyuk, Shin Hye-sun, and others attend the brand “TOM FORD BEAUTY” event
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