TV series
Descendants of the Sun
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2016-02-24
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 16 episodes
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Network
- KBS2
- Production
- Studio & New
- Country
- KR
- Original language
- KO
Cast
- Song Hye-kyo as Kang Mo-yeon
- Song Joong-ki as Yoo Shi-jin
- Kim Ji-won as Yoon Myung-joo
- Jin Goo as Seo Dae-young
- Onew as Lee Chi-hoon
- Kang Shin-il as Lieutenant General Yoon
- Cho Tae-kwan as Daniel Spencer
- Jo Jae-yun as Jin Young-soo
- Hyun Jyu-ni as Doctor Pyo
- Jeon Soo-jin as Ri Ye-hwa
- Lee Seung-joon as Song Sang-hyun
- Kim Min-seok as Kim Ki-bum
Creators and crew
- Baek Sang-Hoon - Creator
- Lee Eung-bok - Creator
- Ham Yeong-hoon - Producer
- Yoo Jong-sun - Director
- Lee Eung-bok - Director
- Baek Sang-Hoon - Director
Episodes
Episode 1: Will You Be My Doctor?
While on vacation after a sensitive military operation, soldier Si-jin senses a connection with Mo-yeon, a beautiful and strong-willed surgeon.
Episode 2: We Bump Into Each Other While Passing By
Si-jin and Dae-young engage in a perilous operation in Afghanistan, while Mo-yeon assists in surgery. Later, Si-jin and Mo-yeon take in a movie.
Episode 3: How Have You Been?
Si-jin and Alpha Team join Mo-yeon and the doctors in Urk. Meanwhile, Myung-ju doesn't like how her father, Lt. Gen. Yoon, treats Dae-young.
Episode 4: I Will Find a Way to Drink
Tempers flare over a dying man when Mo-yeon insists she can save the patient's life. Meanwhile, Dae-young and Myung-ju reunite at the airport.
Episode 5: What Should I Do About the Kiss
After sharing a moment, Mo-yeon isn't sure what to think about her relationship with Si-jin. Later, Si-jin receives a panicked phone call.
Episode 6: I Shouldn't Have Received His Apology
After a powerful earthquake strikes Urk, the country descends into chaos. It's up to the medical team and soldiers to search for survivors.
Episode 7: I Missed You
In the earthquake's aftermath, heartbreaking decisions must be made by Si-jin and Mo-yeon, who both strive to save as many people as possible.
Episode 8: Comfort the Deceased With a Silent Prayer
When an aftershock strikes, Mo-yeon sees firsthand just how dangerous Si-jin's job can be. Later, an old phone message is accidentally broadcast.
Episode 9: That Wasn't Me
Mo-yeon is embarrassed after her unintentional confession, but Si-jin isn't about to let her off the hook. Meanwhile, a visitor makes everyone nervous.
Episode 10: You Got A Parcel From Shin Ji Young
Dae-young is rattled after seeing an old nemesis, Mo-yeon shares a dark dinner with Si-jin, and an unusual package arrives from home.
Episode 11: Who on Earth Stole It?
While Dae-young and Myung-ju remain quarantined, the rest of the team fights the epidemic. Meanwhile, the supply truck with the cure disappears.
Episode 12: As of This Moment, Everyone Will Return to Team Alpha
Dae-young has a bad feeling about Si-jin's solo mission into Agus's hideout. Mo-yeon wonders if she's capable of dealing with Si-jin's secrecy.
Episode 13: You're Not My Director Any More
The medical team returns to their regular lives, but something's off. Meanwhile, Mo-yeon makes a bold career move, and Dae-young faces a tough choice.
Episode 14: The Movie We Missed
After a patient is rushed to the hospital, Mo-yeon is shocked to see who is in need of care. Meanwhile, a microchip reveals unexpected information.
Episode 15: I Will Stay Alive
Si-jin and Mo-yeon spend some much deserved time together. Dae-young and Myung-ju continue to have communication problems. Devastating news arrives.
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.
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