On May 27th, sources reported that Yeonwoo had been cast in the upcoming KBS Drama MungBean Chronicle.

A source within the drama’s production then commented that the idol is “thinking positively” of starring in the drama.

The drama is based on the popular Korean webtoon of the same name and will feature Jang Dong Yoon and Kim So Hyun. It depicts the love story between Jeon Nuk Do who disguises himself as a female to enter an all-female community and Dong Dong Joo whose ultimate goal it is to avoid becoming a courtesan.

Yeonwoo has been offered the role of Dong Dong Joo’s best friend Mae Hwa Soo who is a skilled courtesan. The drama is planned to begin airing in September.