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A Romance in the Midst of Conflict
"Descendants of the Sun" is a popular Korean drama that blends romance and action against the backdrop of military conflict. While the series has garnered a significant fan base, it also has its share of average moments.The drama follows the love story between Captain Yoo Si-jin, a special forces officer, and Dr. Kang Mo-yeon, a dedicated surgeon. Their relationship faces numerous challenges due to their demanding careers and the dangerous situations they encounter. The narrative takes the characters to the fictional war-torn country of Urk, where their love and professional lives intertwine.
The series excels in its high production values, with impressive action sequences and well-executed special effects. The chemistry between Song Joong-ki (Yoo Si-jin) and Song Hye-kyo (Kang Mo-yeon) is palpable, adding depth to their romantic storyline. The picturesque locations and cinematography also enhance the overall visual appeal.
However, "Descendants of the Sun" sometimes falls into predictable plotlines and melodramatic moments. The portrayal of military operations and medical procedures can feel unrealistic and exaggerated, detracting from the story's authenticity. Additionally, some supporting characters and subplots lack depth, making certain episodes feel uneven.
"Descendants of the Sun" offers an engaging mix of romance and action but may not fully satisfy viewers seeking more nuanced storytelling. While it has its highlights, the series occasionally leans on clichés and melodrama, resulting in an overall average viewing experience. Fans of romantic dramas with a touch of adventure will still find it enjoyable, but those looking for a more grounded narrative might find it lacking.
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Just average
Reviews I read said this series is up there with CLOY and others as the best Korean dramas of all time. Sigh.There is nothing best about this. At the end of the day, it is an average show with some average acting and a really not-that-believable storyline. There is sweetness to it and the somewhat believable chemistry between the leads lifts it up.
I guess for a European like myself the pretend country of XY didn't help - we all are familiar with the Greek island with the shipwreck. Overall it can be enjoyable to watch if expectations are kept on the middle of the scale. Although I should mention that this is the only series where I ended up wanting to hear the soundtrack after finishing it.
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Intense
Les épisodes défilent et l'attachement aux personnages principaux c'est crée rapidement, on passe par toute sorte de sentiments, parfois intense, parfois drôle, parfois triste ...J'ai aimé cette diversité, l'humour présent m'a fait rire une multitude de fois.
Je ne suis pas douée pour écrire une critique mais j'avais envie de partager mon sentiment que c'est une excellente série .
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I liked DOTS overall is it brought together military and medicine which are typically seen as polar opposites at the surface while in reality they share similar core values that save the common people. I felt that the main leads had a good connection in the beginning. They liked each other's personalities and went on a date without hesitating too much. The absence of the second main lead syndrome brought me huge relief. There were several inaccuracies and overdramatic scenes though. When Kang Mo Yeon and Yoo Si Jin fall from the cliff into the water, judging by the height of the fall, they couldn't have survived even if they fell into the water in a car with airbags. Also I wished that they showed the way Yoo Si Jin escaped from being locked up and returned to meet Kang Mo Yeon. It would have been much more interesting if they dedicated an episode to Seo Dae Young's and Yoo Si Jin's escape struggles. It felt like an originally intended sad ending was made happy to prevent backlash by fans. I believe that the end should have been better constructed to avoid this. I loved the way the earthquake brought together the military and doctors. Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Story: +3. It's not complicated (like Black or School 2015), doesn't have a plot goal, yet entertaining.
Containing humor: +3. I give this overrated value. Humors always came when actors came into scenes. Especially, in this drama, I love soldiers' life and humors.
I love the characters (it's not like I love to see handsomeness or beauty with glancing eyes): +2. It's like anyone has humor sense, so it's entertaining me.
It doesn't have a plot twist and plot goal. Some scenes are odd if you think realistically.
It still can make anyone feel the tense. +1
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It makes you quickly attached and remembered for a long time.
This drama was one of the first I watched and I am attached to it sentimentally and for a good reason. Each episode was full of excitement and rather did not happen to bore me. This drama has a good storyline with exciting plots and good acting. Elements of comedy, drama and romance were combined, which emphasizes its universality. However, another good reason to watch this drama is also the actor Song Joong-ki himself, who does not disappoint with his work.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Best Drama Ever!! Highly Recommended!!
Actually I watched this drama mainly because of my cousin. But when I started watching this I was like I HAVE TO finish it. The leading characters, second leads; all did an AMG job. I have watched it so many times. OST, Story, Casting and everything else was perfect. Overall it is the most AMG drama I've ever watched..❤️❤️Song - Song couple was my favourite. I always ship them..🥺🥺 In the drama, from the beginning to the end, there wasn’t a simple change in their feelings. the drunken scene was my Most favourite one.After her confession, his reaction was amg.😳😳
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Oh and congratulations to Song-Song couple on getting married soon! Ever since i saw this drama i've been shipping them so hard and then I found out THEY HAVE BEEN DATING SECRETLY YESSS!
But yeah overall it's a great drama.
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1. The Chemistry between two main leads was amazing (well they ended up marry in real life though)
2. The story line is not the usual action romance like other dramas
3. The pace of the plot is very fast, keep you wondering what next? Not typical slow pace drama with the unsolved problems/missunderstanding for several episoes
4. No crazy and jealous girl/boy
5. It's funny but also heartwarming scenes and conversation along the drama
I rewatch this several times and don't get bored of two leads chemistry and interaction
At fist I was rather hesitate to watch because the story about soldier and war never been my interest.. But ended up I was falling in love with this drama.,
If you haven't watch it.. it's highly recommended
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I usually watch dramas based on my favorite writers or actors. This show definitely falls on the second category since I am not really a fan of Kim Eun-sook (I watched Heirs because of the abundance of pretty). I am a Song Joong Ki fan ever since his Innocent Man days and I really do anticipate for this show because this is his come back drama after getting discharged. And so, off I go and watch this drama.
The Story
Story-wise, I believe that Descendants did a good job on maximizing all the angles of the setting it was on. There is definitely enough suspense, thrill and action when your hero is a soldier, specifically in a special unit for that matter. I believe that the highlight of the drama was really when they were in Urk. Because that is where the story developed and got deeper. After their return to South Korea, I am always wondering what will happen and that there is not much material left to work on. So the writer need to do THAT by the last week of the drama. I think the last episode is all fan service and nothing much is really happening any more. Well, as compared to the writer's other projects (I only watched Secret Garden and Heirs), I like this better.
The Cast
I can watch this forever because of Joong Ki and I think I need not say much about him. I adore him! I read some reactions saying that it feels that Song Hye Kyo lacks emotions in her acting. In my opinion, Song Hye Kyo did well with her role delivering intense longing, conflicting, and even sometimes funny emotions on her scenes.
But really, the gem for me here is Kim Ji Won and Jin Goo. I actually loved their love line than the main couple. I watched Kim Ji Won in Heirs only and have not watched her since so I am not sure how she did on others but her performance here is really improved compared to that in Heirs. I haven't watched any of Jin Goo's shows but I know that he is in the industry for quite a while now and finally, he gets his recognition. I am really happy that their careers are both enjoying the popularity of this show.
Every one was awesome but then I cringe every now and then when there's a cheesy line. My goodness, I can't believe that they were able to deliver those cheesy lines!
The Soundtrack
I think we all had fair share of Last Song Syndrome because of this show's soundtrack.
Also, I want to acknowledge that the drama really has good editing. I think the fact that it was pre-produced gave the production more time to smooth the flow of the scenes. Somehow I also felt that their location is already so pretty, it required less effort. Ha ha. The scenes really delivered a lot of feels.
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