A number of intriguing high-concept romantic dramas are courting a variety of major stars in a bid to heat up our K-drama schedules in 2026.
Read on for the latest TV casting news out of South Korea.
Men of the Harem
Bae Suzy (Doona!) has received an offer to headline the major period drama Men of the Harem, based on a web novel of the same name.
This fantasy drama follows a queen who uses male concubines to secure her position on the throne. Bae is being eyed to play Latin, the Empress of the Tarium Empire.

The series will be directed by Lee Eung-bok, known for hits ranging from Descendants of the Sun and Mr. Sunshine to Sweet Home, and is being written by Hwang Jin-young (My Dearest).