Salt Entertainment announced on April 5 that "Park Shin Hye will be joining the SBS drama The One Trying to Wear the Crown, Withstand the Weight – The Heirs as its female lead."
The Heirs is an upcoming piece by screenwriter Kim Eun Sook, who wrote such hits as Lovers in Paris, Secret Garden and A Gentleman′s Dignity.
Lee Min Ho will be co-starring, while producer Kang Shin Hyo of Tazza and Midas will direct.
Park Shin Hye said through her agency, "I′ve always wanted to act in a piece by Kim Eun Sook, and I′m happy I′ll be able to fulfill this wish."
The Heirs will start airing in the latter half of the year.
