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An SM Entertainment rep told Newsen on April 11, "It is true that Lee Yeon Hee received the casting offer for 'Joseon Detective 2', but nothing has been confirmed yet... She recently received the scenario and is reviewing it."

'Joseon Detective 2' is the sequel of 2011 film 'Joseon Detective' ('Detective K') through which Han Ji Min brought girl power with her femme fatale character Han Gaek Ju. If Lee Yeon Hee accepts the role, she will join the series' original star Kim Myung Min as the female lead.

'Joseon Detective 2' will crank in before July of this year.