Descendants of the Sun is a 2016 South Korean television series starring Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, and Kim Ji-won. It aired on KBS2 from February 24 to April 14, 2016, for 16 episodes. KBS then aired three additional special episodes from April 20 to April 22, 2016, containing highlights and the best scenes from the series, the drama's production process, behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries from cast members and the final epilogue.
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Korean drama, also known as Koreanovela or K-drama, refers to Korean-language television shows made in South Korea. These shows began to be produced around the early 1960s, but were mostly consumed domestically until the rise of the Korean Wave in the 1990s. They have since achieved significant international popularity, with millions of viewers across the world.
Yongin Daejanggeum Park, a filming site where historical dramas for Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation are produced
Chae Shi-ra, the leading actress of Eyes of Dawn (1991)
Actress Lee Young-ae played the titular Dae Jang Geum in the series of the same name.
Song Joong-ki of Descendants of the Sun and Vincenzo is considered a top star.