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Jung Yu Mi is in discussion to return to the K-drama scene with Ju Ji Hoon.
According to an industry insider on February 21, Jung Yu Mi has been picked to star in the upcoming K-drama Love Is On Single Log Bridge (working title). This was also the K-drama that was offered to Ju Ji Hoon for his grand return to the romance genre.
Jung Yu Mi's agency hasn't responded to the casting reports.
Love Is On Single Log Bridge will showcase the love story of a man and woman who will overcome fate and different obstacles. It will tell the story of a man and a woman who loved each other dearly at the age of 18 but because of their parents' opposition, they had to separate. 15 years later, the two meet again and decide to fight and grow their love.
Jung Yu Mi will reportedly play the role of Yoon Ji Won who will get reunited with her high school lover after 15 years.
According to reports, the production team of the upcoming series is currently fixing the drama's settings and its contents, The team will soon begin casting the supporting actors.
Love Is On Single Log Bridge will be the collaboration work of director Park Joon Hwa (Alchemy of Souls, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, and Because This Is My First Life) and writer Im Ye Jin (The Tale of Nokdu, Love in the Moonlight, and Who Are You: School 2015). 
If Jung Yu Mi confirms her casting, this will be her grand comeback to the K-drama world after almost four years.
She last starred in the 2020 Netflix original K-drama The School Nurse Files with Nam Joo Hyuk, Lee Joo Young, Yoo Teo, Kim Dong Hyun, and Jang Joon Hyun.
Jung Yu Mi is also expected to lead the upcoming K-drama When the Day Breaks alongside Han Seok Kyu, Yeom Hye Ran, Kim Joon Han, Ryu Hye Young, and Lee Hee Joon.
The actress will also reportedly return to the new season of tvN's variety show Jinny's Kitchen.
