Descendants of the Sun

When you fought for your country and all you get is a tag...

LIKE

When Shi Jin and Dae Young were mad at Mo Yeon and Myung Joo when both ladies argued over their crush

When Mo Yeon and Myung Joo upset over Dae Young's "cousin"

How the special forces handled all emergency situations

All those hilarious moments like the whole bunch of medical staffs hid under a table or when the staffs saw Shi Jin through Mo Yeon's video call

DISLIKE

Probably the ungrateful Young Soo

MUSIC - personal fav

Everytime - Punch (ft. Chen)
You Are My Everything - Gummy
Talk Love - K. Will
Always - Yoon Mi Rae
This Love - Davichi
One Again - Mad Clown, Kim Na Young

REWATCH VALUE

Have re-watched at least twice

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Story, comedy, emotions, story, this has everything.

When I saw the 21 pages of reviews, I thought I didn't need to make one. But here I am, because I can't get over this show.

I won't say that this is freaking perfect, or anything, because it does have flaws, there were parts in the show I liked less than others, but I'll focus on the good points here.

The initial story is quite simple. A special force soldier and a doctor trying to find a way to love each other in the middle of chaotic evenments.

But it's well done. The introduction of the drama itself shows these colors. A serious / action based first scene, followed by a comic / funny one. This is a great description for the whole show. One second, you find yourself laughing / appreciating the leads, the next second you're crying your ass off. And it's reaaally nicely done. Even if I watched it four or five times already, I still laugh, I still cry.

This is taged as Action, Comedy, Romance, Melodrama. The action part is really good, the fights are insane, there's nothing to say on it apart than "this is freaking good". The comedy, I won't come back on it, it's nicely done. The melodrama tag isn't there just for the record. It really makes sense. And this is almost my fav part, I think. The romance is really nicely done. The way they try to find themselves, they try to make it work... It's not my fav part tbh, I can even say that now when I watch it I somehow skip the "only romance" parts. But I remember really liking it at first. And I still do! Just slightly less than the rest.


Yoo Sijin was the first role I saw Song Joongki in. And I fall in love in not even two seconds. Yoo Sijin is that character everyone can only love. And the haters just hate him for being perfect. He is handsome, funny but serious when it's needed, charismatic, a great leader, he takes care of the people surrounding him, he's hardworking, he knows how to do a lot of things, and is reliable in crisis situations. I don't think I ever found him annoying once through the entire drama.

Seo Daeyoung, on an other hand, is more secret, less talkative, more rigid. But still funny, caring, gorgious, and loyal. We need more bromance like this in kdramas.

Yoon Myungjoo is this slightly annoying character you can't help but love. She's a little bit arrogant, but talented, really directive, but also caring. Her rivalry with kang moyeon is really funny, and her love story is insane.

Which leads me to Kang Moyeon. My less favorite character in the lead cast there. She's intelligent, beautiful, loved bby everyone... but indecisive, and sometimes it annoys me. I understand why she acts like this, but I can still remember two or three scenes where I really wanted to shake her a little bit.


The musics are legendary. If someone still doesn't know them, you've been living in a hole I think, because I knew half of them before even beginning the drama. No, that's a great bunch of OST we have here.


I don't know if there's more I can say without spoiling everything. And this isn't a drama that should be spoiled tho.

So just... take a great breath, sit down, and enjoy the ride. Because this is gonna hit you hard.

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I can tell why this drama is so well liked. Everything is so well rounded from the characters to the plot. This drama was hilarious and heartbreaking, and just amazing. I am so glad I got to see Jin Goo again, he is such a good actor, and he blew me away when comparing him to his other drama that I loved him in. The chemistry in this was absolutely on point. The two main couples were fricking amazing together, and they interacted as a group really well too. All such amazing actors and actresses. The storyline was freaking fantastic. I didn't think I would enjoy something that looked sad and depressing. When I think of soldiers, I think of death and war. I figured this would be that, and it was, but it was also so much more. It was funny, sweet, sad, contemplative. There were some amazing action scenes, and the editing was fantastic. There really isn't anything bad I can say about this show. It was just so fun to watch. I want everyone whether a k-drama fan or not to immediately stop what they are doing and watch this. It is just that fantastic. Best k-drama I have ever seen. Better than a lot of American shows too. Just good stuff.

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I will be honest, I was going into this with a lot of skeptical as always because you know I don’t like to fall for the hype train, but to be honest it really was a great drama. Now was it perfect? No way. But it was a drama that really made me feel a wide range of emotions while watching it that is for sure. There were a lot of heart touching moments in the drama that had me either on the verge of tears or completely sobbing over my keyboard. There were also moments that had me laughing very loudly so it evened itself out a lot of the time. I felt as the drama could have ended at episode 12 and it would have been a pretty fantastic drama. After that, there were moments in this drama where I was very confused and wondering why things were happening. Now there was a scene where someone got shot then and died and got brought back to life in the hospital then just casually strolled out after being shot several times that really confused me. Now there are some things in this drama that are unrealistic of course and we just brush those off, but that was pretty much where I was like Okay well that’s some bullshit haha.

I watched this drama on Viki and had the comments on for the first time in many many drama viewings and I remembered why I did not watch with comments on any longer. I think these were some of the most ignorant and down right childish comments I had seen in a drama. A lot of name calling and basically people bitching about our main female, which I happened to enjoy. I think it was a lot of teenage girls who had an intense crush on Song Joong Ki and didn’t understand the female characters choices, and I assumed many of them have never been in a real relationship to understand the choices someone has to make that may change their lives, so for that I would warn anyone who has never seen this drama to watch it on another site or without the comments on.

The acting in this drama was great, from the four leads to the small characters, the Korean cast of this drama were off the charts. Now I am not here to judge the foreign (non-Korean) actors and actresses in this drama because I know that even though they may be speaking English in their scenes that may not mean they are native English speakers, and many Non-Korean actors (non-Asian) have really weak lines and don’t seem to be well-trained actors and actresses in the first place, along with that I wouldn’t even begin to critique our Koreans for speaking English or another language along with them so to keep it fair I would only ever talk about our Korean or Asian actors Song Joong Ki has been a love of mine for many years and when he left to go to the military I was heart broken, and it is lovely to see him back in the drama scene once again. He definitely did not let down either, the boy is back and man his acting has upgraded some as well. I don’t know where they have acting lessons in the military or the fact that it has made him more of man (though he has always been rather manly to me) I am proud of him in this drama. He sweeps you away with his charm and when he takes charge and when he is cute and funny it is even more endearing. I have not seen Song Hye Kyo since That Winter The Wind Blows which is one of my favorite dramas, and she didn’t disappoint me here either. I thought she did a fantastic job of portraying a woman who is confused and has a lot of things she has to consider when going into a relationship with a man such as Yoo Shi Jin.

Now I know many people did not like her character but I found her realistic and had so much depth and I think she is the type of woman more dramas should portray. A hardworking female who has to consider her options and not just jump head first into a relationship that may cause her emotional harm, unlike many dramas where the female just jumps in head first. Jin Goo was also very good in this drama and his relationship with Kim Ji Won may have even out-shined our leading male and female. Both these actors did a fantastic job in portraying their characters and their story was very heartwarming and breaking. The rest of the cast from the soldiers to the nurses and doctors were all well put and we got to see so many side stories that one may think it would have taken away from the main focus of the show, but without them, there were would be so much less to this drama. Each character had a role that really felt needed for the drama. They all portrayed emotions and their characters to a T and I loved this cast so much, even our bad guy was great.

The music and cinematography for this drama were outstanding. So many good angles and transitions throughout this drama that really need to be praised. I found myself even more fixated due to that. The songs in this drama were also very good, they would get stuck in your head and you had to sing along. The songs brought more emotions to the drama as well, and I was happy to hear some great music in dramas after such a long hiatus from dramas.

Overall I thought that this drama was pretty freaking great, that I can see why it had so much hype for it. Now it was perfect, at all, but it was something that kept you on an emotional roller coaster ride to where you were emotionally attached to all of its characters and wanted the best for them and their lives and family and friends. For those who are in doubt about watching, the probably 3 of you out there by now, I would say hey give it a shot, its worth it.

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This show is *the* ultimate fan favorite for many, and it’s easy to see why. It’s got romance, action, and a whole lot of heart.
🫣 But here’s the thing: while I can appreciate its charm, I’m in the minority when it comes to this one. That said, I’ll give credit where credit is due—this drama has a lot going for it, even if it didn’t quite hit the mark for me.
It’s got all the ingredients for a gripping drama—medical emergencies, military action, and a star-crossed romance. For many, this is the ultimate love story, and I totally get why it’s held up as one of the greats.

The Good Stuff‼️
Let’s start with what works. Song Joong Ki as Yoo Si Jin is *chef’s kiss*. He’s charming, charismatic, and totally believable as a soldier who’s equal parts tough and tender. 🫠 His chemistry with his fellow soldiers is off the charts—honestly, the bromance between him and Jin Goo’s character, Seo Dae Young, is one of the highlights of the show. 💙💙💙 Their banter, loyalty, and camaraderie bring so much heart to the story. If you’re here for the broromance, this drama delivers in spades.

And then there’s the second couple: Kim Ji Won as Yoon Myung Joo and Jin Goo as Seo Dae Young. *This* is where the romance really shines for me. Their love story feels genuine, layered, and full of self-sacrifice. 🥰 Kim Ji Won brings so much depth to her role, and Jin Goo is the perfect match for her. Their relationship is the emotional core of the show for me, and I found myself way more invested in their journey than the main couple’s. 🫣

Where It Fell Short for Me
Okay, here’s where I might get some hate. While I appreciate Song Hye Kyo’s beauty and grace, I found it hard to connect with her portrayal of Kang Mo Yeon. For me, her emotions often felt a bit flat, which made it hard to fully buy into the romance between her and Yoo Si Jin. I know this is an unpopular opinion—tons of people shipped them hard, both on and off-screen—but for me, the chemistry just didn’t quite land.

I also struggled with the action and danger scenes. While they were fun to watch, they often felt a bit contrived, which made it hard for me to fully lose myself in the story. I wanted to feel the stakes, but they didn’t always feel real to me.
✨
Even though *Descendants of the Sun* wasn’t my personal cup of tea, I can’t deny its impact. It’s a beautifully shot, well-acted drama with a lot of heart. The bromance, the second couple’s romance, and the overall sense of camaraderie make it worth watching. Plus, Song Joong Ki is a total scene-stealer—his charisma alone is reason enough to give this drama a try.
🤔🤔🤔 Final Thoughts:
Descendants of the Sun is a classic for a reason. It’s got everything: romance, action, and a whole lot of feels. While it didn’t fully work for me, I can see why it’s so beloved by so many. If you’re into military dramas, epic love stories, or just want to see Song Joong Ki at his finest, this one’s for you. And hey, even if you’re like me and don’t fully connect with the main couple, there’s still plenty to enjoy—especially if you’re here for the bromance and Kim Ji Won’s stellar performance.

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Descendants of the Sun. I just finished re-watching this drama. There is a reason why this drama was such a huge hit when it was airing. The majority of kdramas are filmed as they air, but this drama bucked the trend by being entirely pre-filmed and produced before airing. Song Joong Ki plays Yoo Shi Jin, a military man and member of the special forces in the Korean army, and Song Hye Kyo plays Kang Mo Yeon, a high profile doctor. The chemistry between them is so wonderful they were dubbed the Song-Song Couple and they are the primary couple in this drama (which refreshingly lacks any real love triangles). Jin Goo is Seo Dae Yeong, a Sergeant under Yoo Shi Jin in the special forces unit, and his romantic partner is Kim Ji Won playing Yoon Myung Ju, a doctor in the Korean army. Both romantic couples have story lines that are touching, funny, heart warming, and heart wrenching. They both have their obstacles to overcome. This drama has an amazing mixture of humor (especially in the bromance between Yoo Shi Jin and Seo Dae Young) and drama. Fair warning, Episode 15 is the One With All The Crying. The supporting cast and sub-stories in this drama are as engaging as the main actors and stories and the writing is witty and fast paced. I highly recommend this for anyone who likes a good romance mixed with a little action and flavored with a touch of melodrama. It scratches a lot of itches. The story can veer off into the territory of 'Seriously?' on occasion, but it's completely forgivable.

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First Dip in KDrama Romance

Well what a start!

Ive been binging korean science fiction and some horrors and decided to dip my toes into the romantic dramas and this was an exception beginning and started a journey that has no end!

I have to mention the Soundtrack first, OMG its a banger!!!! Every single track, downloaded then all, Always by Yoon Mirae and Everytime by Chen & Punch, top two favs, followed very closely by This love and You are my everything. Even if you dont watch the drama, the Soundtrack is sooo worth a listen.

The series itself gripped me from the first episode, action from the off and Song Joong-Ki, not that i wanna fan girl or anything but wow wow wow! Acting, tick, swoon effect, double tick, chemistry with Song Hye-Kyo, treble tick. I later learned they were married so fully get the bubbling intense chemistry now.

I absolutely bloody loved this coupling and had twitching feet every episode awaiting them finally getting it on. Yes, it did at times itritate, they do, they dont, yes, no, i will, i cant but it certainly didnt stop me watching.

The bromace factor, excellent, Jin Goo, you can come again! I enjoyed his character, his stubbornness and that soft gentle caring side he had. I was really pleased that he had a happy ending and romance however, wont lie, Kim Jo-Won aka Myeong Joo was somewhat annoying as a character.

I loved the pace of this, that it had action, comedy, romance, drama, both at home and away. The military aspects were excellent and the north Korean introduction and commarardery, great story addition.

Whilst some little things niggled me, ill watch this again and again and love it again and again, it was the ultimate beautiful romance and set a very high bar for others to follow.

Defo worth a watch and a listen.

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Romance, Bromance, and a Little Too Much Cheese

Descendants of the Sun is one of those dramas that makes you understand the hype, even when you can see its flaws. Between Song Joong Ki's charming smile, cheesy pickup lines, beautiful cinematography, and an amazing soundtrack, it's easy to get caught up in its world. The combination of romance, military action, and medical emergencies keeps things entertaining, although the story doesn't always balance these elements very well.
Song Joong Ki is undoubtedly the highlight for me. Yoo Shi Jin is confident, funny, and effortlessly charming, and his chemistry with Song Hye Kyo makes their scenes enjoyable. However, their relationship becomes a little repetitive after a while. They flirt, disagree about the dangers of his job, separate, and then find their way back to each other. I understand Kang Mo Yeon's hesitation because loving a soldier means constantly worrying about his safety, but the drama could have explored their differences more deeply instead of revisiting the same conflicts.
The second couple, Seo Dae Young and Yoon Myung Joo, also has a sweet relationship, although their constant separations can be frustrating. Their romance and the bromance between Shi Jin and Dae Young were among my favorite parts. I also enjoyed the earthquake arc, which gave the doctors meaningful challenges and delivered some genuinely emotional moments. Unfortunately, the military missions and villains sometimes feel unrealistic, and the plot occasionally relies too heavily on dramatic coincidences.

Spoilers ahead!

The moment when Shi Jin and Dae Young are presumed dead could have been one of the drama's most powerful moments. It briefly makes the dangers of military life feel real, especially when Mo Yeon and Myung Joo are left grieving their loved ones. However, their eventual return feels almost too convenient, as though the writers couldn't bear to let their characters suffer a genuinely tragic ending. I appreciated the happy ending, but the execution was a little too unrealistic for my taste.
Overall, Descendants of the Sun is an entertaining romance with a charismatic cast, gorgeous scenery, memorable music, and plenty of swoon-worthy moments. It's undeniably cheesy, sometimes predictable, and occasionally over-the-top, but it still has its charm. While I wish the writing had been more consistent and the conflicts less repetitive, I can understand why this drama became so popular.

7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but definitely an enjoyable watch. And honestly, Song Joong Ki in uniform, delivering ridiculously cheesy lines with a straight face, is a pretty convincing argument in its favor.

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one of my all time favorite series ngl

i decided to write this review after rewatching it for more than 5 times over the years hahahaha
i genuinely love this drama. it's just the right mix of comedy, action and romance , i know a lot of people saw that the story was cliche and boring but i personally love itt, i cried , laughed and even got angry with the cast . what i love the most about this drama is that it's lighthearted and i'm seriously in love with the ost like it's so perfect and suits every scene perfectly . the fl and ml have an amazing chemistry and i'm lowkey sad the got devorced in real life. i really recommend everyone to see this drama once in their life. that's all thank youu

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I loved this drama! I started watching it without having a single clue of what the plot was, but I was sold on the romance within half an hour. Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo were so endearing right from the beginning.

One thing that impressed me about this drama was how expensive it looked. The budget must have been massive, and it was the first sort of "war" drama I've ever watched. The tragedy several episodes in caught me by surprise and I found myself in a puddle of tears that didn't stop for quite some time. Episodes 6, 7 and 15 (I think?) definitely require a massive amount of tissues. I cried the hardest I ever cried with any drama.

It took me some time to warm up to Kim Ji Won in this, but she's amazing. The supporting characters are great too, and the friendships among them all is so sweet. I love how they had a family bond from having been through so much together.

I definitely recommend this drama for fans of romance and people who do not mind shedding some tears. It has a stellar cast, a beautiful story and an ending that I really enjoyed. The soundtrack is great too, and I'll be listening to "Talk Love" and "Everytime" forever.

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