Suzy in Talks for K-drama The Men of the Harem Adapted From Webtoon
Oh boy, not sure I like this story set up at all just from the brief blurb. But if Suzy does indeed take the drama then I guess I have to check out the webtoon to see it’s hopefully just a dumb sounding story board but executed in an entertaining way. Suzy has been offered the lead role in the K-drama The Men of the Harem which will adapt the same name webtoon. It’s the story of a fictional Empress of a kingdom who takes on a bevy of male concubines in order to protect her power and rule. Directing is PD Lee Eun Bok of Goblin, Mr. Sunshine, and Descendants of the Sun with the screenwriter of My Dearest (Lover) and Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People. When this drama goes into protection it will be the second K-drama dealing with fictionalized proto-Euro kingdoms following The Remarried Empress.
Looks like the new trend in Kdrama is the European Monarchy setting. 21st Century Prince Wife, Remarried Empress and now this. Not complaining though because Kdrama has stagnated and needed some fresh settings and premises. Even Delusion and the Night Traveler have interesting premise and settings with republican era Shanghai as the background. Let’s hope this variety continues.
Sidenote: Love Suzy’s dress here. It’s sparkly without being tacky.