Mr Sunshine is often seen as the official prequel to Descendants of the Sun.
Part of Kim Eun Sook’s interconnected trilogy set in the same universe (Goblin, Mr Sunshine, Descendants of the Sun), though their releases were adjusted due to production and funding circumstances at the time. Within this continuity, the FL’s parents in Mr. Sunshine pass away and drink the reincarnation cup seen in Goblin, later reincarnating as the second lead couple in Descendants of the Sun.
This is also hinted with the connected title “Descendants from Mr. Sunshine.”
Part of Kim Eun Sook’s interconnected trilogy set in the same universe (Goblin, Mr Sunshine, Descendants of the Sun), though their releases were adjusted due to production and funding circumstances at the time. Within this continuity, the FL’s parents in Mr. Sunshine pass away and drink the reincarnation cup seen in Goblin, later reincarnating as the second lead couple in Descendants of the Sun.
This is also hinted with the connected title “Descendants from Mr. Sunshine.”
Both share the same storyline of a group exploring and filming a supposedly haunted real-life location, but the settings differ. 'Salmokji' is set near the water, while 'Gonjiam' takes place in an abandoned building.
Both films are set in the same era, highlighting Grand Prince Suyang’s rise to power, with 'The Face Reader' currently seen as an unofficial prologue to 'The King’s Warden.'
Both inspired by Grand Prince Suyang’s forceful rise to the throne, first with Prince Anpyeong in 'Canvas of Blood', prior to Danjong and Prince Geummyeong in 'The King’s Warden.'
