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Yes, this is a harem but truly the "romance" with the girls are only there for Kiyoungs plots and plans. He doesn't actually romantically love anyone but likes them because they are useful and powerful and easier to sway to his side using romance.
He does care for the girls but you'll find the author puts much more emphasis on plot and bromance later on. And truthfully, in the novel he has MUCH more bromance and chemistry with the men instead and at some point in the novel the romance takes a backburner and focuses more on Kiyoungs schemes.