Yoona (Left) (Marie Claire), Siwan (Holl Haus)

Girls’ Generation member Yoona and ZE:A member Siwan have been confirmed in major roles in MBC’s new period drama “The King Loves.”

According to NewsN, a representative at S.M. Entertainment disclosed that Yoona will star in the upcoming drama. Likewise, Star Empire Entertainment has also revealed that Siwan will take a lead role.

Siwan will reportedly be playing the role of the wise king, Wang Won, from the Goryeo Kingdom and Yoona will be playing the role of Wang San, woman famous for her alluring beauty.

“The King Loves” is expected to begin filming in November after Yoona’s current drama “The K2” ends and will air in early 2017.

By Lee Sang-won (sangdoze@heraldcorp.com)