Actor Lee Soo-hyuk's mid-production departure from drama leaves many puzzled
In an unexpected and puzzling move, actor Lee Soo-hyuk withdrew from the Netflix drama “Men of the Harem” while production was underway. His agency, Saram Entertainment, confirmed Wednesday that the actor was dropping out of the project, citing scheduling conflicts. Based on a web novel of the same name, “Men of the Harem” is a palace romance-fantasy drama set in a fictional world. The story…
Actor Lee Soo-hyuk abruptly left the Netflix drama "Men of the Harem" during its production, leaving many perplexed. His agency, Saram Entertainment, revealed on Wednesday that the actor was exiting the project due to scheduling conflicts. "Men of the Harem" is a palace romance-fantasy drama based on a web novel, set in a fictional world and centered around Latil, an empress of the Tarium Empire, and the political machinations of her five royal consorts vying for her love.
The drama, directed by Lee Eung-bok, who has previously directed popular shows like "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God," "Descendants of the Sun," "Mr. Sunshine," and "Sweet Home," was scheduled for release next year. The cast also included Suzy, Shin Seung-ho, Dex, Kim Dan, and Yoo Jung-hoo. However, Lee Soo-hyuk's sudden withdrawal is anticipated to bring challenges to the production.
His agency did not offer additional information. Another actor, Lee Jong-won, is reportedly being considered for the role, with an official from his agency, The Black Label, confirming this to the Hank.
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