Picture: Bae Suzy leads the adaptation of Men of the Harem – Netflix
Bae Suzy will return to Netflix for the exciting new weekly K-drama and adaptation of the web novel Men of the Harem. The series, coming to Netflix sometime in 2027, will star Bae Suzy as Lalit, a scorned woman thrust into power after her father’s assassination, who selects 5 men to become her Royal Consorts. Here’s everything we know about Men of the Harem on Netflix.
Men of the Harem is an upcoming South Korean historical fantasy and romance drama directed by Lee Eung Bok (Sweet Home) and adapted from the web novel series by author Alpha Tart for television by Hwang Jin Young (My Dearest). Studio Dragon, with which Netflix has had an illustrious relationship for several years, is producing the K-drama.
When will Men of the Harem be released on Netflix?
An official release date has yet to be announced for Men of the Harem, but the series is expected to launch sometime in 2027, airing on the South Korean cable network tVN before landing on Netflix the same day.
There will be 16 episodes in total, with 2 released each Saturday and Sunday.
Runtimes will be approximately 60 minutes.
What is the plot of Men of the Harem?
The synopsis has been sourced from MangaUpdates:
“Scorned by her lover and thrown into power after the mysterious assassination of her father, Latil must marry to secure her sovereignty of Tarium. Instead of choosing one man to become her Royal Consort, she chooses five young men from all walks of life to join her Harem. Will Latil ever solve her father’s murder, and can she keep the peace in her Harem?”
Who are the cast members of Men of the Harem?
The four leads of the series are Bae Suzy, Yoo Jung Hoo, Shin Seung Ho, and Kim Dan.
Bae Suzy plays Latil. The actress is best known to subscribers for starring in Netflix dramas Genie, Make a Wish, Doona, Vagabond, and Start-Up. She has also led K-dramas such as Anna and While You Were Sleeping.
Picture: Bae Suzy in Genie, Make a Wish – Netflix
Yoo Jung Hoo has yet to star in a Netflix series, but has played lead roles in K-dramas such as Bitch X Rich, New Love Playlist and My Girlfriend is the Man.
Shin Seung Ho has starred in a handful of Netflix K-dramas, all in supporting or guest roles, including DP, The Good Bad Mother, Alchemy of Souls, Weak Hero Class, and Love Alarm. He has, however, played lead roles in dramas such as Moment at Eighteen and A-Teen.
Kim Dan is a relatively new actor on the scene who made his debut in 2025 in a guest role in Resident Playbook, and later starred in a supporting role in The Winning Try.
Confirmed for supporting roles are:
- Lee Gyu Hyun (Ghost Doctor).
- Noh Min Woo (Partners for Justice).
Confirmed for a guest role is:
- Ji Chang Wook (Queen Woo).
Editor’s Note: On August 19, 2026, it was reported that Lee Soo Hyuk has stepped away from the project due to a scheduling issue; as a result, his role will be recast. In our reporting, we’d already confirmed how busy the actor has been recently, especially with the upcoming Netflix K-dramas The Dealer and Grand Galaxy Hotel.
What is the production status of Men of the Harem?
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Filming for Men of the Harem has been underway since Mid-May 2026. Multiple locations have been used for filming, including Kazakhstan from May 14, 2026 to June 26, 2026.
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