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Descendants of the Sun(TV show/series, 2016)

Original title: "태양의 후예" (Korean/KO)
1h per episode | Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 16 episodes

Descendants of the SunRating: 4.2/5 (with 336 votes)
Descendants of the Sun (Korean: 태양의 후예) is a 2016 South Korean television series starring Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, and Kim Ji-won. It aired on KBS2 from February 24 to April 14, 2016, for 16 episodes. KBS then aired three additional special episodes from April 20 to April 22, 2016, containing highlights and the best scenes from the series, the drama's production process, behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries from cast members and the final epilogue. The series was a major hit in South Korea where it drew a peak audience share of 38.8%. It received several awards, such as winning the Grand Prize in television at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards; and was named the Most Popular Show of the year by Korea Broadcasting Advertising Corporation. The show was broadcast across Asia where it was hugely popular, and has been credited with a rise in tourism to Korea. Local adaptations have aired in the Philippines and Vietnam, and an ada... ()
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Where to watch Descendants of the Sun (streaming/download)?

"Descendants of the Sun" is currently available on 1 providers. Descendants of the Sun can be streamed on Netflix as part of a subscription.

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Duration: 1h
Genres: Romantische Dramaserien / Dramaserien / Koreanisch
Keywords: Schmetterlingsgefühle / Aufregend
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About Descendants of the Sun

After a chance meeting in a hospital, an ardent soldier falls for a gifted surgeon. Opposing philosophies tear them apart, but fate has other plans.

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Trailer for Descendants of the Sun + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN - OFFICIAL Trailer | Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo, Jin Goo, Kim Ji Won(Trailer, 1:49)

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Descendants of the Sun Seasons and Episodes

02/24/2016Season 1 - 16 episodes
Captain Yoo Si-jin's proactive nature lands him in a hospital, where he meets Dr. Kang Mo-yeon and falls in love. But problems arise when duty calls.
#1 | 02/24/2016Will You Be My Doctor?
4.0/5 (with 2 votes)
While on vacation after a sensitive military operation, soldier Si-jin senses a connection with Mo-yeon, a beautiful and strong-willed surgeon.
#2 | 02/25/2016We Bump Into Each Other While Passing By
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Si-jin and Dae-young engage in a perilous operation in Afghanistan, while Mo-yeon assists in surgery. Later, Si-jin and Mo-yeon take in a movie.
#3 | 03/02/2016How Have You Been?
3.8/5 (with 2 votes)
Si-jin and Alpha Team join Mo-yeon and the doctors in Urk. Meanwhile, Myung-ju doesn't like how her father, Lt. Gen. Yoon, treats Dae-young.
#4 | 03/03/2016I Will Find a Way to Drink
4.0/5 (with 2 votes)
Tempers flare over a dying man when Mo-yeon insists she can save the patient's life. Meanwhile, Dae-young and Myung-ju reunite at the airport.
#5 | 03/09/2016What Should I Do About the Kiss
4.3/5 (with 2 votes)
After sharing a moment, Mo-yeon isn't sure what to think about her relationship with Si-jin. Later, Si-jin receives a panicked phone call.
#6 | 03/10/2016I Shouldn't Have Received His Apology
4.8/5 (with 2 votes)
After a powerful earthquake strikes Urk, the country descends into chaos. It's up to the medical team and soldiers to search for survivors.
#7 | 03/16/2016I Missed You
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
In the earthquake's aftermath, heartbreaking decisions must be made by Si-jin and Mo-yeon, who both strive to save as many people as possible.
#8 | 03/17/2016Comfort the Deceased With a Silent Prayer
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
When an aftershock strikes, Mo-yeon sees firsthand just how dangerous Si-jin's job can be. Later, an old phone message is accidentally broadcast.
#9 | 03/23/2016That Wasn't Me
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Mo-yeon is embarrassed after her unintentional confession, but Si-jin isn't about to let her off the hook. Meanwhile, a visitor makes everyone nervous.
#10 | 03/24/2016You Got A Parcel From Shin Ji Young
4.5/5 (with 2 votes)
Dae-young is rattled after seeing an old nemesis, Mo-yeon shares a dark dinner with Si-jin, and an unusual package arrives from home.
#11 | 03/30/2016Who on Earth Stole It?
4.5/5 (with 1 vote)
While Dae-young and Myung-ju remain quarantined, the rest of the team fights the epidemic. Meanwhile, the supply truck with the cure disappears.
#12 | 03/31/2016As of This Moment, Everyone Will Return to Team Alpha
4.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Dae-young has a bad feeling about Si-jin's solo mission into Agus's hideout. Mo-yeon wonders if she's capable of dealing with Si-jin's secrecy.
#13 | 04/06/2016You're Not My Director Any More
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
The medical team returns to their regular lives, but something's off. Meanwhile, Mo-yeon makes a bold career move, and Dae-young faces a tough choice.
#14 | 04/07/2016The Movie We Missed
4.5/5 (with 1 vote)
After a patient is rushed to the hospital, Mo-yeon is shocked to see who is in need of care. Meanwhile, a microchip reveals unexpected information.
#15 | 04/13/2016I Will Stay Alive
4.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Si-jin and Mo-yeon spend some much deserved time together. Dae-young and Myung-ju continue to have communication problems. Devastating news arrives.
#16 | 04/14/2016This Is Unbelievable
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Mo-yeon and Myung-ju learn that not everything is what it seems. Meanwhile, a promotion is cause for celebration, and a trip reignites old passions.
04/20/2016Specials - 3 episodes

Additional Information

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Production country: South Korea
Plays in: Greece
Made by: Studio & New
Original language: Korean (KO)
Spoken languages: English (EN), Korean (KO)
Translated into 25 languages: Arabic (AR), Bulgarian (BG), Chinese (Cantonese) (CN), Czech (CS), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Croatian (HR), Indonesian (ID), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Malay (MS), Burmese (MY), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Swedish (SV), Thai (TH), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 02/24/2016
Last episode released on: 04/14/2016
Director: Lee Eung-bok
Screenwriter: Kim Eun-sook
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"太阳的后裔"
"太陽的後裔"
"Tae-yang-eui hoo-ye"
"Οι Απόγονοι του Ήλιου"
"צאצאי השמש"
"Tae-yang-eui hoo-ye"
"Taeyangui Hooye"
"Taeyangui Huye"
"နေမင်းသစ်၏ မျိုးဆက်များ"
"ชีวิตเพื่อชาติ รักนี้เพื่อเธอ"
"太陽的後裔"
"The Descendant of the Sun"
Camera Setup: Single-camera setup

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