Girls’ Generation member YoonA has been cast as the lead in the upcoming Chinese historical drama “God of War Zhao Yun” (working title).

This historical epic will be YoonA’s Chinese acting debut, as she has never appeared in a Chinese drama before. “God of War Zhao Yun” will be a historical epic that tells the story of Zhao Yun from the legendary novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.” It will be broadcasted on Hunan TV starting in August of 2015.

YoonA will play the love interest of the protagonist Zhao Yun, who will be portrayed by Chinese actor Lin Gengxin.

The filming for the drama will start in January.

Previously, YoonA has appeared in lead roles in Korean dramas like “The Prime Minister and I” and “Love Rain.”