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nothing because it’s perfect
It's incredibly beautiful, with all its events and everything else. The beginning is perfect, and there's not a single dull moment. The way the characters meet and fall in love is something I can't get over. I've watched it multiple times. At first, I finished it in one day because of its beauty, the beauty of the story, and the acting. I'm not exaggerating at all. What I loved most was the love between the secondary characters; I can't get over it. The chemistry between the secondary and main characters is incredible. I can't believe the director made such a great choice.Was this review helpful to you?
He Descended Like the Sun
After watching the first episode I am already hooked completely primarily because of the ML Soong Jun Ki who is so handsome and epitome of Asian manhood. He got a killer smile and he played his role as if it is his second skin. This love story between a soldier and a lady doctor has become popular ever since and there are so many versions already but this drama still stands out as a gem of its kind.The love story is so romantic and so touching. The acting are superb and the chemistry between the major leads are very palpable. It is also nice that the common illogical presence of mistress or evil mother in law are not present in this drama. The tension is focused on the relationship of the leads and their call for duty.
I highly recommend this drama.
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the room with alex *For Saeji*
While this drama is enjoyable, there were notable propagandistic undertones. The Korean nationalistic message was notable throughout the drama in in the way that the military and patriotic values are portrayed. Soldiers are portrayed in a positive light, shown as protectors of life rather than the ones who take it in foreign lands. The pleasing physical appearance of the soldiers help the soldiers seem more likeable and reliable. It portrays the mindset that being a soldier is the epitome of masculinity. There was also the uncomfortable comparison of doctors to soldiers. Soldiers and doctors should not be compared because one takes life while the other saves it. This drama can be enjoyed by the young, easily swayed audience who do not take into account of propaganda and can easily overlook these nationalistic tendiences and juxtapositions that DOTS portrays. However, parts of the drama were likable. The romantic plot line and chemistry between Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Ko was very enjoyable as well as the storyline. Overall, this drama with all of its propaganda and its romance, is a solid 8/10.Was this review helpful to you?
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A classic for new and old viewers
And yes Descendants of the Sun is everything I had ever heard, a fluffy and tender romance and a story that is worth it, I think there is little to say about this series that has not already been said, it is one of the most famous series in and outside of Korea and I dare say one of the most important.The first thing is that the performances are very good both Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki are old acquaintances for me and I must say that in all their performances they always leave me satisfied and here is no exception, in the same way all the actors who have a supporting role are very good at their work, achieving even steal screen in some poignant moments.
The correct word for this series, I think is: Heartwarming. They present us with a group of doctors and soldiers who, despite living in complicated situations, always seek the best for others, committed to their work and who manage to grow through adversity. The series always puts tragic and lost situations always on the most hopeful side possible where the human will will prevail over difficult situations; it is also deeply patriotic.
One thing I appreciate is Yoo Shi Jin's personality, his constant jokes and laid-back way of being contrast perfectly with the frenetic and dangerous life he leads and greatly lighten the tension in complicated moments of the series.
On the other hand, Kang Mo Yeon seems to me to be one of the best female representations of a Korean series, at least from those times, she is a strong, intelligent and determined woman and at no time did I feel that her reason for life was him, it is It is true that she loves him and that she wants to be with him, but she has her own motivations and desires that make her an interesting and complex character, the way in which she grows up and comes to understand her vision as a doctor is beautiful, even when she believes he is dead, she finds reasons to go on her way and uses the pain she feels as an impulse to help other people.
The secondary couples are also a great success, the series gives everyone moments to shine and develop so they feel organic within the main story and they empathize very well with the public.
Of course, the series does not exploit in every sense the horrors of war or living in the middle of one, not only they as external help but the people who live there who have nowhere else to go, but still in a somewhat "pink" try to put these things in evidence, I understand well that the purpose of the series is not that, so the moments a little more serious regarding these issues are a good addition.
Both the musicalization and the stages are very good, we move away from all the exuberance of Seoul and we get closer to rural and calm landscapes, and well the main theme is a classic so I have little to add about it.
As I said, this series is already a legend in the world of K-dramas on its own and I am sure it will continue to attract new and old viewers for much longer, it is a good start for anyone interested in the Korean entertainment and i think that in one way or another its success was a watershed for what would come later and how the k-drama has evolved to become more relevant in the world, with increasingly good and schematic-breaking stories and endearing characters.
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2nd Couple takes the lead!
You know how show tend to focus way too much on main couple? This show isn't like thisIt is very well-balanced, I really love all the casts (apart from the bandits lol). Not to mention, the music! One of the best OST that really brings out emotions and play at right timing. Till today, I still feel a lot when I heard the OST playing!
I am a fan of SJK character here, but not so much the 1st FL. While I don't dislike her, I won't say I really like her. I prefer the 2nd FL way better. What's interesting is the 2nd FL is actually the one that has the rank, status, etc, yet the 1st FL is the one who acts more spoilt. I don't appreciate how she, more than one time, acted almighty about doctor saving life and solider killing people. Yet, she is the one who NEEDS to be SAVED more than one time. So much talk about soldier killing life! What a hypocrite. That's what makes me lose my respect for 1st FL, and what takes away that 0.5 point from this show! Also, her crying seems to be just filled with tears, without REAL emotions felt
2nd FL on other hand is really strong minded. She also is such a great actress that when she cries, I always cry because I truly feel her. I also love 2nd ML. Overall, I prefer 2nd couple way better and I feel they save the show, especially on the romance side of thing
But to me, SJK remains the star, I am biased, I know but his acting is just so good.
That 2 couples aside, I also love every other cast. There are so many life lessons to learn from each person, whether it's those who died, almost die, and everyone else
I rarely rewatch a show, but i've rewathed this a few times now. And the more. I rewatch, the more I like the 2nd couple.
Despite what I said about the main FL, I still would say this show is very well done. You might just like the main FL, she is just not really my liking as I feel she gets in the way of the ML a lot of times, which is a typical stereotype KDrama!
Again, I feel 2nd FL should be the norm for FL, not the typical " I need to be saved FL!"
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this drama has become my new obsession...
The Korean drama blockbuster Descendants Of The Sun is an essential watch for all K-drama fans and can be enjoyed by both women and men, since, unlike many other K-dramas, it cannot possibly be confined to just a “chick flick” description; it has many delicious ingredients that will delight both sexes: romance for the gals, military skirmishes, lots of action shots, international politics, and criminal intrigues for the guys, and both sexes love the humor in their shows.Descendants Of The Sun also features a significant portion of its story filmed on location in Greece (these were my favorite parts since I’m of Greek descent and have been there twice), adding a sense of exoticism rarely found in most other K-dramas today. I feel that traveling to other locations to shoot part of a story always adds interest to a K-drama because Koreans tend to be an insular people, so when their television dramas are set in locations around the world that makes their people more curious to check the stories out.
A love story develops between Captain Yoo Shi Jin, from South Korean Special Forces, and Doctor Kang Mo Yeon, who works as a Surgeon at Haesung Hospital in Seoul. They will find themselves in the middle of great events and deadly dangers, both in their Motherland and in the fictitious, war-torn country of Urk.
Anyways romance is about revealing more of the character and who they are. I am so, so happy that a couple that I love so much has one of the least problematic relationships in a kdrama I’ve seen. Between the hair grabs (Master’s Son) and the forceful, stiff kissing (Heartstrings, Gentleman’s Dignity), and all-around lack of female agency and deleting of female personality, a plethora of assholey main love interests and sexist tropes that saturate many, many kdramas, I was so worried this one was going to end up with me trying to claw out my eyes. Not so with this couple.
More detailed review here: https://bookswithnatasa.home.blog/2021/08/27/should-watch-25-descendants-of-the-sun/
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Binge worthy !
I am an old chook and and only recently (last 1 or 2 years) veered over to the 'GREAT' side, AKA Korean dramas. And oh wow am so glad I did. This one was binge worthy +++. Thank you.I really liked the way this show flowed yet had many quirky and new ebbs to the storyline.
This show kept me glued to my seat (literally and on many occasions was 1am or 4am that I finally went to bed) All the characters had their own delightful personalities that shone through with terrific acting.
A few unexpected shock values in episodes that kept me glued to my seat. I was quite literally in the show and time just disappeared. This show gave me many laugh out loud moments, some scenes made me cry and just quietly would like to say how thoroughly I enjoyed the visions of loveliness from the male actors. Delicious!
Well done all and thank you.
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So much drama!
Ever watch one of those medical dramas and wonder how everything bad seems to happen to this one hospital? Descendants of the Sun is kind of like that, and it just kind of works.These characters seem to face some once in a lifetime event every couple of episodes. This level of forced drama should have been a show stopper, but it just kind of works here. By the end you will even see that the show makes fun of itself for all of these major catastrophes.
The reason it all works is because the story is never really about just the events themselves. The story is about these individual characters and their relationships, and these events just provide opportunities to highlight each character. Fortunately, every single of these characters are great, as are the actors playing them. For every dramatic event that occurs, there is an equally charming event to go along with it.
The series manages a level of silliness while still feeling authentic. This was another reason why all of the cheesy drama never felt like it went over board. The silliness offered a necessary contract to the high frequency of insane drama.
As should be evident, there is a lot that happens over the course of this series. Because of that it's almost impossible to talk about without providing some kind of spoiler, and this is why some of this review sounds repetitive. Just know that Descendants of the Sun is a highly entertaining series with one of the most likeable cast of characters that you will find.
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Amazing!!
I loved this one a fast paced story and the episodes were flowing like water like I am watching and after a while 5episodes?? But I was watching for a small while onlyyy!!I am actually sad that I finished it so quickly it is definitely one of the best romance drama
It had a great mix of comedy, action and ofcourse romance the acting too was superb like you could not help but cry when the actors cried. The story was gripping from the start and the ending was wonderful.
My heart is currently broken cause the drama is finished and will take a day or two to heal from the loss
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The first twelve episodes were excellent. After that...
So! I finally finished another drama that starred Song Joong Ki (I basically only watched this series due to the fact that he was starring in it-I'm not even gonna lie to you guys). And what can I say about it?. Well, here I go!Storyline-8/10
The first twelve episodes I loved to death. It made me fall for all of the characters, especially Song Joong Ki and Jin Goo. I will say this- I personally feel that it should have ended on episode twelve, cause well, the story arc was done (if you have watched it, you will know what I am talking about). However, it continued. Now episodes thirteen and fourteen, I also liked. But it was like a new storyline being introduced when something is coming to an end. They did handle that part of the story pretty well to.
Now! Here's where I got annoyed. Episodes fifteen and sixteen, especially sixteen, I don't see the need for it! And what kind of ending is that?!!! So, due to this reason, I have to give this series an 8.
Acting/Cast-10/10
I loved everyone's acting and felt that they did a phenomenal job! I can even say that some supporting characters even stole the series when they were on the screen. And yes, even the annoying characters that I wanted to strangle. Nothing but 10/10 from me!
Music- 10/10
The music was addictive and had me humming along with it when it was playing. And for that reason I am giving the addictive music a 10/10.
Rewatch Valu-8/10
To be honest with you, I do see myself watching the first twelve episodes- cause they were perfect to me. However, I honestly do not want to watch the remaining four episodes again. Especially the last two. So, for that, I will give the rewatch valu an 8/10.
Overall-9/10
I give this series a 9/10, because I felt that there were some flaws that I couldn't let go. All in all, I am very grateful that I was able to watch another series starring Song Joong Ki and was able to complete it as well.
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Descendants of the Sun, a masterpiece of a drama that left its mark on me
Descendants of the Sun is an excellent drama and one that gives me the most emotion throughout the drama. It's a pleasure that the drama took the risk of filming somewhere other than South Korea, in this case Greece and that the production team spent a month. And it's very successful since most of the drama takes place in Uruk to film the biggest scenes, between the fight scenes, the love stories and the spectacular earthquake!Concerning the characters, the duo Si Jin and Mo Yeon, played by Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo, is one of the biggest highlights of the drama. They are so close that they form the most glamorous couple, all drama combined. Other important points, the actor and actress Song Joong Ki and Song Kye Kyo are SENSATIONAL and they are one of my favorites as an actress then in the drama. The fact that Song Joong Ki has just returned from his military service also gives credibility to his character and the fight scenes. I also love the second couple duo, Dae Young and Yoon Myeong Ju, played by Jin Gu and Kim Ji Won. Otherwise, I also got attached to the other characters, namely Lee Chi Hun (Onew), Agus (David McInnis) and some guests who appear in only one episode, notably the group Red Velvet. In terms of the OST, I really liked “Talk Love”, “Fly With The Wind” and “Once Again”, which perfectly match the atmosphere of the drama. Everything you need to definitely love it! In short, it's an excellent drama that deserves its popularity around the world.
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