I loved this show! but the ending......not so much. I was shipping Shi Kyung and everything was going fine until…
I agree that it was a real mess, but I could definitely see the growing love between her and Hyun Myung before the final episode. I think it was supposed to build really slowly, but because the episodes got cut, the writers never got the chance to properly develop her feelings :( I think she disappeared because a small fraction of her heart was still with Shi Kyung and she came back after her mind was able to focus solely on Hyun Myung.... But yeah, the ending could have been so much better *sigh*
The drama was in grade 8, but now was for 4. Even with cutting episodes, I found this extremely bad end. Perhaps…
why tragedy, though, she comes back o.o I agree that the ending wasn't very good, but i don't think it's a tragedy. On the other hand, I think it makes more sense that she disappeared, because a small fraction of her heart still remained with Shi Kyung... I think she came back after she could focus solely on Hyun Myung. Weird ending still, but... xD
I was so so satisfied with this drama to be honest, even though they cut it I felt like the pacing was fine, (ok…
I was expecting it, but I felt startled, too. They didn't really explain it properly. I think Hyun Myung was right when he said that it would be her fault if she disappeared. After all, he didn't forget her for a year and kept the ring with him at all times. I am a bit dissatisfied with this odd ending, because she appears the same way she did the first time. I thought maybe this ending is supposed to symbolize how she comes back after all traces of Shi Kyung have disappeared from her mind, and she can devote herself to Hyun Myung. I think if that's the case, I would have chosen a different way to make her appear, like this time she forms from bubbles or something. Ahhh well, I loved this drama but yeah, the ending was a bit yuckyy...
I really, really enjoyed this little drama! If you're unsure about whether to watch it because people keep saying bad things about the ending: Watch it, but just with two things in mind.
1. Don't ship the wrong couple. It's really hard to guess who's the leading man in this drama. I did spoiler myself for the ending, so I was prepared from the start, but I guess I might have shipped her with the other guy if I hadn't known. On the other hand: This is one of the VERY few dramas where I whole heartedly loved both leading men. I would have been happy for her to end up with either of them, and all the romance scenes made me smile, no matter what the pairing was.
2. This drama has a very rushed last episode, because it was originally supposed to have more episodes. I think it's a shame, and it did feel very sudden, but I still loved episodes 1-9 and thought it was so refreshing, so I would still recommend it to everyone looking for a fun and happy romance and slice-of life drama! For a rom-com, thankfully there are no evil in-laws or parents, the friendships between the guys and girls are heartwearming and it can definitely lift you up when you're despairing in your career choices. I really wonder why it had such a bad rating in Korea, because I think it was really well done.
Of course there are some shortcomings, especially the ending and some other minor things, but it's a lovely drama.
May I know whether there is any romance in this drama?
Is there just no actual romance, or no ways of shipping at all? Like... sometimes they don't end up together and have no romance scenes, but you can feel the chemistry and the possibility for something more.
Can someone explain why the drama is called Descendants of the Sun?
@jinja b: And can you PLEASE stop being SO annoying? Why do you have to attack someone that is just giving their thoughts on something. I do not think there is an official release about the meaning of the name, so what's wrong with trying to decipher it. She nowhere claimed it to be 100% correct.
Anyway @LeeJaeShin & Samanvitha: I think about it a little differently. A 'Descendant' is someone from the same bloodline, an offspring, someone that 'came from a certain place'. All human beings can only survive because of the sunlight. The sun created all life, if you so will. So I think 'Descendants of the Sun' refers to the people in this drama that fight to protect the life on earth, that was given to them. I think it paints a beautiful and vivid image as well. A blazing sun that spills out its children onto the earth. Haha, or something like that...
I loved this drama much more than I thought I would. It took a couple of episodes to really get into it, because even though there was a lot of suspense, all the disaster caused by Representative Oh & Co became really repetitive by episode 6 or so. That's why I must say I liked the second half of the drama much more, also because the romance can finally sail. The focus of the character development definitely rests on the leading actors instead of actresses, and I think Lee Go Eun could have undergone a bigger change as well. It didn't feel that balanced. All in all, I really liked the theme of this drama. Discovering how film works behind the scenes is always fascinating to me. I also applaud Kim Myung Min for an excellent performance as Anthony. As much as I hated his character in the beginning, he made the development so believable that I couldn't help but fall for him at some point. He lives by his strong principles, and that doesn't change until the very end. The final episodes made me tear up more than once. On a different note, Siwon shines as usual in his geeky role and brought me close to tears from laughter on several occasions. I really love the cast!
I recommend it to everyone who is tired of the same old plot-lines (this one has the clichés too, but somehow they don't bother me that much) and love triangles and wants a refreshing change. Don't give up on the romance, it might be slow, but it's there!
so disappointing i dropped it half way through the 4th episode i just couldn't force myself anymore! the main…
They weren't in love with each other from the start. They felt attraction towards each other and considered dating, but it wasn't love. It is clearly stated in the drama. Too bad you dropped it that early in the game, otherwise you could have seen how realistic the production portrayed the relationships. Personally I hate it when they call 'destiny!' after merely five minutes of having met, and I was sceptic when the first episode of their meeting was so cheesy. I wasn't disappointed by the rest of the development, though, it was handled very carefully. Considering you liked the medical and military aspect, I hope you'll give it another shot. :)
I'm sorry but the writer is hopeless. If only my friend didn't bother me every episode, I would've drop this drama…
I wrote that in reply to jinja b, who left a dozen of pointless one-word or sentence comments as replies to people. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but calling a person who's just doing their job 'pathetic' and constantly repeating the same degrading things over and over again just to piss fans of, doesn't seem to be the right way to go about it.
As I said, I wasn't referring to you, mezzy, sorry if you misunderstood.
This is one of the best drama ever made! Everything you need is here (Action, Romance, Comedy, Thriller, Drama,…
Haha, tastes really do differ. I loved MLFAS as well, but I couldn't get into rooftop prince at all. Dropped it after three eps or so. I hope you'll enjoy I remember you :)
Ah, and if I can give a recommendation: I am sorry to say, but the English translation/subs for this drama on…
Yes, that is true. But unfortunately I had to switch to a completely different site because the new player they introduced to viki with the quality adapting didn't work for me. A shame, I really liked that site.
Japanese dramas are really a mystery to me. There are such cheesy and over exaggerated dramas that make you cringe and swear to never watch a japanese drama again. And then you stumble across a mellow, down-to-earth and heartfelt drama like 'Soratobu Kouhoushitsu', and you wonder how such opposites can exist.
This drama is definitely a slice-of-life piece, so if you don't enjoy stories of individual people, how they tackle their work and grow in life, you may want to pass this one. But if you, like me, appreciate the small details and want to feel that rush of emotion and energy that comes with each challenge they master, then you will definitely enjoy this.
It was a good change of pace after watching so many K-dramas, as this just has a different vibe to it. I would have liked to see their romantic relationship fleshed out more, but overall it was a lovely drama. 8 from me.
This is one of the best drama ever made! Everything you need is here (Action, Romance, Comedy, Thriller, Drama,…
If you like Healer mostly for the romance, 'I remember you' might not satisfy you, as the romance is rarely expressed in 'skinship'. But the drama is superb, and the relationship between the two main leads is really great! I usually also prefer dramas with a good amount of romantic chemistry, but 'I remember you' is still a drama I'll rewatch many times :) Just give it a go, you probably won't be able to stop after watching the first episode :D
1. Don't ship the wrong couple. It's really hard to guess who's the leading man in this drama. I did spoiler myself for the ending, so I was prepared from the start, but I guess I might have shipped her with the other guy if I hadn't known. On the other hand: This is one of the VERY few dramas where I whole heartedly loved both leading men. I would have been happy for her to end up with either of them, and all the romance scenes made me smile, no matter what the pairing was.
2. This drama has a very rushed last episode, because it was originally supposed to have more episodes. I think it's a shame, and it did feel very sudden, but I still loved episodes 1-9 and thought it was so refreshing, so I would still recommend it to everyone looking for a fun and happy romance and slice-of life drama! For a rom-com, thankfully there are no evil in-laws or parents, the friendships between the guys and girls are heartwearming and it can definitely lift you up when you're despairing in your career choices. I really wonder why it had such a bad rating in Korea, because I think it was really well done.
Of course there are some shortcomings, especially the ending and some other minor things, but it's a lovely drama.
Anyway @LeeJaeShin & Samanvitha: I think about it a little differently. A 'Descendant' is someone from the same bloodline, an offspring, someone that 'came from a certain place'. All human beings can only survive because of the sunlight. The sun created all life, if you so will. So I think 'Descendants of the Sun' refers to the people in this drama that fight to protect the life on earth, that was given to them. I think it paints a beautiful and vivid image as well. A blazing sun that spills out its children onto the earth. Haha, or something like that...
I recommend it to everyone who is tired of the same old plot-lines (this one has the clichés too, but somehow they don't bother me that much) and love triangles and wants a refreshing change. Don't give up on the romance, it might be slow, but it's there!
As I said, I wasn't referring to you, mezzy, sorry if you misunderstood.
This drama is definitely a slice-of-life piece, so if you don't enjoy stories of individual people, how they tackle their work and grow in life, you may want to pass this one. But if you, like me, appreciate the small details and want to feel that rush of emotion and energy that comes with each challenge they master, then you will definitely enjoy this.
It was a good change of pace after watching so many K-dramas, as this just has a different vibe to it. I would have liked to see their romantic relationship fleshed out more, but overall it was a lovely drama. 8 from me.