[Drama 2016] Descendants of the Sun 태양의 후예

[Chellsee]

Jin Goo, "Please look forward to my friendship and bondage with Song Joong Ki"

[by Jo Hye Jin, translated by Woorim Ahn] Jin Goo and Song Joong Ki delivered the couples of drama ‘Descendant of the Sun’ chemistry. 

On March 16, KBS drama ‘Descendant of the Sun’ held its press conference at Hyundai Motor Studio in Gangnam-gu, Seoul and Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo, Jin Goo and Kim Ji Won attended the event. 

Jin Goo said, “The viewing point of Song Joong Ki and my bromance is that it reminds of Tom and Jerry. It seems like I’m the one who loses, but the two characters care for each other and keep their friendship. These will be depicted as story goes, I think. Romance is an important element, but please look forward to soldiers’ friendship and bond.”

Song Joong Ki added, “People think a love relationship between a soldier and a doctor is fresh and that’s why Song Song couple is receiving much love from the mass public. Soldiers are unfamiliar characters in drama and doctors highlight human components, so I think there should be some points that make viewers touched” and picked Song Song couple’s chemistry point.

Meanwhile, ‘Descendant of the Sun’ airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10pm KST. (photo by NEW, Descendant of the Sun Culture Industrial Company)

http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=29385

[gangurhar]

Saw this and had to share  truly how our weeks pass

Translation: 

The world only has 2 types of days.
1. Days when descendants of the sun is airing.
2. Days when descendants of the sun is not airing.

Cheers! 

 

[Halo21]

http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/junta-chief-calls-thais-view-patriotic-korean-drama?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&link_time=1458232675#xtor=CS1-2

 

Junta chief calls on Thais to view 'patriotic' Korean drama

BANGKOK - A hit South Korean drama about a gun-toting soldier saving lives in a far away land has won over Thailand's mercurial junta chief, who on Thursday called on citizens to watch the show.

Former army chief turned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha seized power in a 2014 coup and has often portrayed himself as an officer duty-bound to save Thailand from years of political chaos, even penning two pop songs and commissioning a series of short films to spread his patriotic message.

Now he has urged Thais to watch "Descendants of the Sun", a drama that is winning over scores of viewers in South Korea, China, Japan and beyond.

"What I have seen is that they have inserted a sense of patriotism, sacrifice, obeying orders and being a dutiful citizen," he told delegates at a government function on Thursday morning.

"So please watch it and if anyone wants to make such a drama I will financially sponsor it to make people love government officials, uncorrupted officials and make the Thai people love each other," he added.

The so-called Hallyu (Korean Wave) of TV shows and pop music has conquered most of Asia and, in recent years, found new, devoted fans in the Middle East, Latin America and North Africa.

"Descendants of the Sun" tells the story of an army captain sent on a peacekeeping mission to a distant fictional country, battling shady henchmen to save his love interest.

It has proved particularly popular with Chinese viewers.

Korean dramas normally begin airing before later episodes are filmed to allow for ratings-boosting script adjustments.

But the show's producers recorded "Descendants of the Sun" in its entirety to pass Beijing's strict censorship rules, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.

It is a tactic that seems to have worked.

On Saturday China's public security ministry issued a tongue-in-cheek posting on the Twitter-like Weibo platform, saying thousands of women were suffering from "Song Joong-Ki Sickness" - a reference to the dashing lead actor.

But Song Joong-ki was Prime Minister Prayut's one criticism of the show who he described as "very good looking with a boyish look".

"In real life a captain must shoulder a lot of burden and would look older," he mused.

 

[ina2manja]

11 hours ago, sunflower91_ said:

i didnt get my ardent wish for KMY and YSJ confession and back hug at the start of the episode but its totally fine coz the ending is too much too handle , LOL for KMY "accidental confession"  and the reaction of YSJ whaaaaaaa , another DAEBAK episode !  cant wait for episode 9, genius writer, hats off  to KES! thanks so much for the recaps , super exciting episode indeed! awesome cliffhanger

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I keep on repeating this scene...lov it so much

[rubylia]

Descendants of the Sun, Song Hye Kyo’s the Unintended Confession

Love line of Song & Song couple gaining speed.

On aired March 17th, the story was continued rescue scene at construction scene of Urk with three episodes.

From the bottom up of story, unusual Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo‘s atmosphere. Song Hye Kyo felt very hard for said Mr. Go’s wife with his news of dead. Song Joong Ki comfort Song Hye Kyo who is in sorrow, and Song Hye Kyo said Song Joong Ki “Thank you for back. I might run away if you don’t with me” expressed her thanks.

Risk moment coming to them. Song Joong Ki was reach a crisis because Cho Jae Yoon. Song Joong Ki isolated with Lee E Kyung who is a survivor, at the burying scene. Song Joong Ki said to Lee E Kyung “I loved a doctor so much. “She got kicked me in three times. Maybe currently, she thinking about that accept me” and “I worry about she worrying me” expressed his hidden mind.

Song Joong Ki rescued by Jin Goo and Song Hye Kyo said “I afraid you die” with ready to bust into tears. Song Joong Ki said “I entered there because trust you. I knew that you will save me” and “I’m a guy who working very well. There is included never die” showed manly appearance.

At end of story, Song Hye Kyo turn on music with assistance from Cho Tae Kwan. Song Joong Ki come to Cho Tae Kwan and he heard Song Hye Kyo’s recorded sound by accident. “I should confess to him. I received his great kiss” with in tears. Song Hye Kyo’s confession was resound to Urk and she was highly embarrassed. Meanwhile, Song Joong Ki had equivocal smile.

Song Hye Kyo had decided stay in Urk in spite of she can leave there. Audience should waiting their developed love story, but progress was so slow. In this meantime, Song Hye Kyo’s accident of confession was a intermediation for develop their love story. How to running the story? ‘Say it! What Are You Doing?’ like OST title by K.Will.

http://www.koreasnoop.com/archives/1907

[nataliakay]

Oh girls and remember during the script reading they were reading ep 8 and 9? No wonder people were squealing during the script reading lol

[ayronics]

[Pictures]

Not sure if this has been loaded before but its so cute. embedded some in the hidden content to avoid lag in loading the page.

Cr as tagged.

[hazeljrr_c922]

So, none of us slept til the wee hours.  and couldn't wipe that grin seeing the last scene!    Seriously, last time I looked at the clock was 3:30 a.m.,  woke up so darn late today, in time for the english sub. while having a so-late breakfast and squeeing at the last scene again!     I can't go to work anymore  this morning and called  in half day....DotS what are you doing to me???  Have gone overboard crazy!!  

[hclover96]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yoo Ah In talked about his guest appearance in DotS at the Asian Films Award in Macau.  He said "actually this is when I went to Hye Kyo noona's birthday party and I didn't prepare a gift, so the guest appearance is the secret gift."  He also added "SHK and SJK are both my friends.  I should help them to the end".  When asked which scene is the most memorable for him, he said "the wine kiss".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: K-Day Korean Kiosk weibo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lol, sounds like YAI is a big fan of SJ's and MY's kiss scenes.  He also posted this pic on his Instagram 2 week ago.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mrsmyeon18]

Guys,

I read in twitter about big gossip regarding the drama OST

They say, the rumor line up will be..

7. Junsu

8. SG WANNABE

9. LYN

10. MC THE MAX.

big line up ahead, guys! imagine 1-10 in the chart is all will be DOTS OST!! loll!  

 

LOL

i just re-watch the drama. the part when SJ still trapped in the middle of destruction with the boy and he say that MY have been rejected him 3 times. should he die? LOLLLLLLLLLLL

SO FUNNY ><

[Chellsee]

Feel like singing:  

You change our lives in a moment... and it'll never be the same again... 

[WeunXK]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[HanCinema's Drama Review] "Descendants of the Sun" Episode 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016/03/17 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If the last episode of "Descendants of the Sun" was about the small moments, this one was about the small windows of time that allows our characters and those around them to see the world more clearly. The world is also seeing this drama quite clearly as it shot up 0.5% to 28.8%, mere percentage points away from the big three-oh.

 

Si-jin and Mo-yeon are developing nicely although Mo-yeon's fear of losing him to his job still tends to dominate her emotions and behavior. But the result of living and working in a disaster area means that no emotion can be left by the wayside or taken for granted. It's good for her because she'd run from Si-jin forever if she hadn't been exposed to real danger and the very real possibility of losing him. The danger helps her see through her window of fear into how she really feels. Her inadvertent confession at the end of the episode via will hopefully cut through the remaining barriers between them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We get more of Daniel this episode because Jasper Cho is getting more popular. His character still hasn't been beefed out, but I can see a chance for him to grow. I hope that happens, especially since so much of this show is dealing with emotional fallout, seeing through the remains of physical structures, emotional rags, and patchy relationships. He would fit very nicely into the deeper plot workings of the show.

 

Then we have Chi-hoon, the optimistic young doctor who is battered by emotional shock at every turn. He naively expects a certain outcome, but reality is far more horrifying. I love watching him (via Onew) go through the emotional and physical trauma of a disaster zone. We have our heros, Si-jin and Dae-yeong and Mo-yeon, the brave and seemingly fearless. And we have Chi-hoon who doesn't have the same constitution...yet. He's on the path to learning. It's a good character trajectory for him. He literally looks through small windows or bits of glass throughout the episode, peeking into the worlds of victims, and then into his own fearful psyche. He doesn't like what he sees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Si-jin remains partly egotistical and more brave and dedicated. It injects humor into the story, and reminds Mo-yeon that she originally loved his levity. Their moments together were much more poignant than in the first few episodes. There was honesty, and earnestness, in how they spoke to each other. We need more of that from them. Actually, all of the romantic pairings had beautiful emotional beats in this episode. I hope the couples remain as solid in their development as they have been this week.

 

The weakest part of the episode was the villains. Manager Jin and Argus are just blips on the drama's radar. They don't induce much fear or anxiety except for when Manager Jin is insanely rash. He seems like a plot tool more than a veritable character, which is a sad waste of Jo Jae-yoon's capabilities.

 

My biggest worry for this show is how they're going to bring in the next big plot point. Hopefully it won't be as sporadic as the Arab leader of the first few episodes or the UN imposters. But if this week is any indication, I may not have to worry at all. The ratings aren't worried in the least.

 

Orion's trivium:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name of the Week - Jin Goo's name written in Greek would be Τζίν Γκού.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Written by: Raine from 'Raine's Dichotomy'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Trivium by: Orion from 'Orion's Ramblings'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.hancinema.net/hancinema-s-drama-review-descendants-of-the-sun-episode-8-92546.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

 

 

 

 

 

[SocNau162]

Official MV for K.Will's song:

 

[nadya92]

Junsu recording for new DOTS OST? hehe [CR:新浪韩娱]

Someone please translate 

Spoiler

【金俊秀为#太阳的后裔#献声】今日上午，C-JES娱乐公开了一张@金俊秀_Official 在录音室的照片写道：“大家吓了一跳吧？请再等等，Coming Soon。宋仲基X金俊秀，OST的相逢任何时候都是正确的。”金俊秀曾为宋仲基出演的《成均馆绯闻》和《善良的男人》演唱插曲。

EDIT:  Joong Ki will sing with Junsu for this new OST! So this mean 3rd collaboration for DOTS OST!!   Really need translator right now!!  [correct me if I'm wrong]

 

[Chellsee]

Can't wait for Wednesday... 

[melleri]

Okay the viki subs of the lipstick part is kinda very sexy  

YES, LET'S DO THAT.  Many times. 

[WeunXK]

 

 

 

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[interview #1] "Descendants of the Sun" Song Hye-kyo and Song Joong-ki's chemistry

 

 

 

 

2016/03/17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There might be those who've never watched it before but those who have watched it can't stop. The outstanding performance of the cast and the mesmerizing storyline has taken over the drama scene. The 'soldier talk' used in the drama for more reality and the Song-Song Couple's chemistry is bringing about a syndrome.

 

 

 

A press conference was held on the 16th with Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo and Kim Ji-won-I.

 

 

 

The drama has become greatly popular in China and Korea at the same time but the actors in the drama don't seem to realize it. Song Hye-kyo in the part of Kang Mo-yeon said, "I am always at home after the drama so I don't know how much of a big deal it is".

 

 

 

Song Joong-ki in the role of Yoo Si-jin said, "I don't get the reality of it yet. It's great that the drama is popular but that doesn't change anything about me. I am only concerned about the drama and my next work".

 

 

 

The fact that "Descendants of the Sun" is a pre-produced drama had something to do with the success. "Descendants of the Sun" officially aired on the 24th of February but actually it completed filming in December. The whole sixteen episodes were edited and finalized with just the audio settings to be re-adjusted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Song Joong-ki said, "I worked harder because it was a pre-produced drama. But now that I see it, I think I could've done better". Song Hye-kyo said, "I don't remember much about the drama because it was completed such a long time ago. I also enjoy watching the Goo-Won couple (Jin Goo and Kim Ji-won-I)".

 

 

 

Song Hye-kyo is 3 years older than Song Joong-ki. She hasn't been in a drama with a younger man before so questions were directed that way. About working with Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo said, "I am grateful. I am happy to have worked with such an awesome actor".

 

 

 

"Other actresses my age have worked with actors 5 years or younger than that so compared to that I am nothing. Song Joong-ki did treat me like an old woman though".

 

 

 

 

 

Source : star.moneytoday.co.kr...

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.hancinema.net/interview-nb1-descendants-of-the-sun-song-hye-kyo-and-song-joong-ki-s-chemistry-92537.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

 

 

[oetoria15]

Just finished watching episode 8 with english sub.twice ... & still can't get enough. the last scene was daebak...great confession ever. Just when i thought MY would left SJ, the story twist just like that, in unexpected way. I have to salute the writer-nim for her great idea, the story line is just sooo good 

Arrrgggghh....how can i survive another week? 

[Honey Joyce]

The rating keep on increasing! 28.8% ! congrats again DOTS! i can already smell the 30% is nearing! please let it be next week! maybe with the power of our MY most adorable 'confession' as a cliffhanger gonna help the anticipation for next week.. and the 'let taste the Lipstick' scene??!!.. OMG!.. they're so classic! and also the scene from KISS POSTER??! (maybe this gonna be cliffhanger for next week?!) omg.. we so gonna died next week with all the juiciness coming our way.... hahaha also, Argus in next week preview.... what you gonna do to our otp  although i'm excited for all the romance.. i also can't wait to see our MY being held as a hostage and all the scenes where our couple are in danger.. it's gonna spices things up... hahaha.. and i like danger.. 

 

anyway, it's so cute seeing all the K-netz comments. laughing, giggling here and there .. hahaha.. the comment where they said ' so next week it's gonna be Ramen & Lipstick' .. i laughed so hard.. our Captain Yoo really have such a top notch skills in this department.. hahahaha!

 

and this...

When asked which scene is the most memorable for him (YAI) , he said "the wine kiss".

lol.. YAI is such a fanboy! supporting both his friends.. so sweet of him! 

[minoz_joyax]