It seems that singer and actress IU will return to the small screen as the female lead for SBS' upcoming drama, "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo".

According to multiple sources in the entertainment circle, a final decision has been made to select IU as the female lead for the new drama, "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo".

An associate said, "IU has been selected to take on the female lead position for "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo", which has been drawing much attention. She will be loved by nine princes".

'Moon Lover's is a 35 episodes drama produced by Hunan TV in China. The drama depicts stories about Jang Hyo, a woman living in the present time, who falls through a time-slip into the era of Qing Dynasty. Lee Joon-gi, Kang Ha-neul, Hong Jong-hyun, Baekhyun (Exo), Nam Joo-hyuk, Ji Soo are in talks for the prince roles. Kim Sung-kyun has been confirmed to appear in the drama so far.

PD Kim Kyoo-tae ('It's Okay, That's Love' and 'That Winter, the Wind Blows') will direct the drama.