Descendants of the Sun
“A fateful encounter lighting breakup but… destiny never give up.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 16 Episodes
60 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Wed, Feb 24, 2016
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 16: “This Is Unbelievable”
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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-25
Cast & Creators
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Song Hye-kyo
Kang Mo-yeon
Song Joong-ki
Yoo Shi-jin
Kim Ji-won
Yoon Myung-joo
Jin Goo
Seo Dae-young
Onew
Lee Chi-hoon
Kang Shin-il
Lieutenant General Yoon
Cho Tae-kwan
Daniel Spencer
Jo Jae-yun
Jin Young-soo
Hyun Jyu-ni
Doctor Pyo
Jeon Soo-jin
Ri Ye-hwa
Lee Seung-joon
Song Sang-hyun
Kim Min-seok
Kim Ki-bum
Ahn Bo-hyun
Sergeant Im Gwang-nam
David Lee McInnis
Argus
Lee Yi-kyung
Kang Min-jae
Kim Byong-chul
Park Byung-soo
Park Hwan-hee
Choi Min-Ji
Olena Zhernova
Valentine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Eung-bok, Baek Sang-hoon, Yoo Jong-sun
Kim Eun-sook, Kim Won-suk
Ham Yeong-hoon
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Eun-sook
Writer
Lee Eung-bok
Director
Kim Won-suk
Writer
Baek Sang-hoon
Director
Yoo Jong-sun
Director
Ham Yeong-hoon
Producer
Kim So-yeon
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Descendants of the Sun
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What is Descendants of the Sun about?
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.
How many seasons does Descendants of the Sun have?
Descendants of the Sun comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Descendants of the Sun?
Key cast members in Descendants of the Sun include Song Hye-kyo, Song Joong-ki, Kim Ji-won, Jin Goo, Onew.
Who created or directed Descendants of the Sun?
Descendants of the Sun was developed and directed by Lee Eung-bok, Baek Sang-hoon, Yoo Jong-sun.