The series tells the story of a South Korean special forces officer, Yoo Shi-Jin (wonderfully portrayed by Joong-ki Song) and the civilian medical doctor, Kang Mo-Yeon (Hye-Kyo Song), whom he develops feelings for. So, how does a man, whose job is to take lives in order to protect others, makes a relationship work with a woman who is sworn to save lives, no matter who they are or what they've done? That is one of the central themes of the series as well as Dr. Mo-Yeon's constant grappling with her heart over a man who is always putting his life on the line.
Joong-ki Song brings a wit and charm to the very likable Yoo Shi-Jin. He never takes things too seriously except when the people he cares about are in danger. He has a wonderful sense of humor. He, and best friend, Sergeant Seo Dae-Young, seem to get into trouble a fair amount, leading to some fairly humorous situations.
The equally charismatic Dr. Mo-Yeon is a woman dedicated to her work. She has dreams of becoming a professor but quickly finds herself in a situation that sends her and her medical team to volunteer in the war- torn fictional country of Uruk.
What makes Descendants of the Sun special is that it never gets bogged down in melodrama. It never takes itself too seriously, but delves just deep enough to care about the characters and what might become of them. While there are a few tense situations, the series is equally light-hearted and, most of all, sweet.
I can see why so many people around the world have quickly become enamored with the series as well as with its characters. There are enough moments to make you laugh, make you cry, as well as make you wonder and hope if it is possible for two characters in seemingly opposing professions to be together. It's a fascinating character study into this dynamic.
I have only recently gotten into some Japanese and Korean shows, and for me, Descendants of the Sun is easily my favorite. In fact, after over 40 years of watching TV shows, I put this one up among the very best that I've ever seen.
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Guilty Pleasure at its best !!
Now I understand all the hype towards this show...having read a lot of negative things I was reluctant to start this thinking what if it turns out like one of those shows that is loved by the masses but is actually lame...fortunately that was not the case..though far from perfect, the show is extremely entertaining thanks to its brilliant production values, the wonderful OST and the overall great performances ( though not all of them were that good )...the biggest strength of the show comes from its highly likeable characters whom you can easily root for...all the 4 leads have done an incredible job ( though I find Song Hye Kyo a bit stiff in some scenes ) in making the characters so relatable that you can't help crying and laughing along with the them...the biggest flaw of the show is its uneven pace and writing...there were episodes were so much was packed in just one while there were a few where hardly anything happened ..but these are just minor nitpicks in an otherwise engaging and satisfying drama...if you are hesitant about this one like me, please don't be and give this one a try..ul end up liking it if not loving it!!!Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
(1) THE OST (Original Soundtrack): Breathtaking. That is all I can say about the music in this show. It elevates the drama to another level & I became emotionally-attached to the characters.
(2) The Actors - Song Joong-ki: This guy commands the screen every time he is on it; Song Hye Kyo &
Kim Ji Won were amazing as well. I love their sassiness. I will pretty much be watching anything with these 3.
(3) The Chemistry. The dynamic between the four main leads with the secondary characters is one of the best I have seen in a K-Drama… whether it was romance, friendships/bromance or frenemies… it came together flawlessly
(4) Secondary Characters: I know sometimes the secondary characters can be there to just fill space, but these characters added more to the story & helped to develop the main characters.
CONS: This dramas was pretty much perfect with the exception of the kiss scenes. I was not feeling to those, but luckily their chemistry made up for that. Other than that... I had no problem.
I recommend to all romance drama lovers !!
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It is worth to rewatch!
When I think about this drama, I remember the stress I has when BIG BOSS was under the broken building, the amazing acting of lee chi hoon and so many more! I am actually in love with this drama and i suggest it if you are a fan of action-romantic-comedy dramas!! i watched it because of song joonki if im being honest, and im happy i did!Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Song Joong Ki's (Yoo Shi Jin) acting was really commendable especially since he is not like the character he potrayed, he is actually alot more mellow in real life (this is what I've gathered from various interviews and behind the scenes ). The chemistry between him and Song Hye Kyo was perfect (Well, duh, they got married in real life) also the supporting characters especially Kim Ji won totally rocked the sassy general role (omg I love her!)
Sound track was nice and made me check out the artists later, and Chen from exo did one of their songs which was a total bonus (All the EXO-L's put your hands in the air ;))
I highly recommend it to all the viewers wanting to watch a drama that is a perfect blend of emotions.
Seriously, you should watch it...
GO WATCH IT!! YOU WON"T REGRET IT!! :)
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Pure and Mindless Fun
After the disaster that was The Heirs, I watch this drama with very low expectations. It's Kim Eun-Sook, I won't expect accurate portrayal of the life of Korean soldier from her nor I expect her to weave a story around complex issues like war. I expect pure and mindless love story perfect after a hard day's work and that was exactly what I got. I initially watch Descendants of The Sun solely for Song Joong-Ki and Kim Ji Won but I think everyone did their job well here. I was feeling a bit "mehhh" with Song Hye Gyo after I watched her last in That Winter The Wind Blows but her sunny and funny character in Descendant suited her well. She need to stick to this kind of role.This drama was stylish, light-hearted, with a dash of swag making it an easy to watch drama. Don't take it seriously and you will have a great time. It also has a beautiful soundtrack and couples with great chemistry. I recommend it for days when you need a light and entertaining drama to watch.
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Emozioni
Un drama emozionante , piena di sentimenti avventura e luoghi belli e la storia mi è piaciuta molto tutto coerente con logica e tutto ben collegato. Attori fantastici e non parlo solo dei protagonisti.uno dei miei tre preferiti sul podio. Lo consiglio con tutto il cuore non resterete delusi, basta dirvi che l'ho guardato. 5 volte.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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First of all, the story is interesting and somehow special, since I haven't watched a drama like this one before. The effects were amazing as well, it did feel like I was watching a movie in the cinema. The actors played pretty well and the emotion were getting to me through the screen. Something I didn't like was that the first episode started weird, I didn't really get the point of the beginning, but after watching episode 10 I guess, or something like that, I realized why did the series start with a darker scene. If you don't like emotional dramas and sad moments, I do not recommend watching it. It does have a lot of funny moments and it is somehow a comedy, but some scenes are kind of dark and they can make you really emotional.
As a conclusion, I did enjoy this series and I will happily re-watch it in the future.
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A must watch drama
I finished this drama in about 3 days well loved it.The story the interaction between the characters the chemistry between the main couple and the struggles each character faces.
The second couple is really interesting and so is their story.
Loved the storyline it was perfect no misunderstandings between the main couples that stay long and I 100% no 1000% loved it.
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Hoo-rah!
Using my personal rating system of "loved," "liked," "meh," & "nah," this was a “liked”.I just recently re-watched this since I decided I needed some more Song Joong Ki in my life and Arthdal Chronicles next season isn’t out yet. ?
Things I liked:
The bromance between Seo Dae Young and Yoo Shi Jin. They were my favorite couple in the drama. :D I also thought the funny moments were done so well—for example, the two MLs running desperately across the camp to prevent their girlfriends from opening a care package from other women was hilarious. The comments the women made as they watched shirtless soldiers run past were so funny. I liked that Kang Mo Yeon was skilled in her job and while, yes, she did need saving by our male lead, it was not the situation where a suddenly ace female martial artist no longer functions just so the ML can run around rescuing her. He was best at military stuff, she was best at medical stuff and they both did their jobs well. I liked their chemistry, too (& the chemistry of the second leads). I go back and forth about her going back and forth about dating YSJ. She had some legit concerns about the stress his job would cause her, on the other hand it just seems unfair that someone risks their life for their country and then can’t date because of it. But, having been in a relationship with someone with PTSD and TBI as the result of their combat experience, I can definitely understand her caution. Minor like: I like that they poked a bit of fun at the domineering CEO trope. He did all the things that CEO male leads do in dramas such as overwhelming the FL with flowers and investigating her life—but in this case, it backfired. Thank you!
Things I didn’t like:
The show really could have ended when they got back from the medical mission. The story didn’t have a point afterwards. Or…they should have had the evil dude go to South Korea and finish up the drama/action there. There were some medical inaccuracies and some plot holes but nothing that ever stood up and shouted.
Random question: Do Korean soldiers really have to verbally chop all their responses to their superiors like that when at attention?
Its a good watch. I'd recommend it for Song Joong Ki and to get a peek at one production's interpretation of military life in South Korea.
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