Looks like the fully pre-produced and simultaneous airing in China strategy has paid off for KBS drama Descendants of the Sun. Therewere few more upcoming K-dramas going that route even before the numbers for DotS came in but now they can feel a tad more secure that this isn’t a fool’s errand. No guarantee that future dramas doing this can … Continue reading →
Now this is what I call a promising promo! Descendants of the Sun is premiering in T-minus 8 hours and the production finally did something that piques my interest fully. The drama released a third and final poster mere hours before the first episode premiere that is way better than the first two, and by a long shot. It shows … Continue reading →
I put the best picture first from the press conference for KBS drama Descendants of the Sun, because laughing Song Joong Ki makes everything better and it’s rare to see Song Hye Kyo so openly exuberant in place of her usual calm contentment. Sadly for the most part the entire press conference come off like a faculty luncheon introducing new … Continue reading →
The ratings successes of Kim Eun Sook dramas have always come with a side of divisive opinion on the writing of her main characters. It’s never just about liking the drama as a whole or not, with it is invariably discourse and debate over the general level of alpha male assholery of the male lead and the female empowerment or lack … Continue reading →
I love when it seems like the production hears the feedback from the fans and addresses it. That certainly feels like this case with the newly released promos for Descendants of the Sun that finally shows the soldiers and doctors in a disaster war zone looking grimy and gritty instead of pristine and air brushed. Of course the dirt is … Continue reading →
Music is a huge deal for me in my drama watch experience. I don’t recall there being any drama faves of mine where I didn’t at least like and most likely loved the OST. It’s so crucial to setting the mood and from the sound of things Descendants of the Sun at least has a talented soundtrack guru. The drama … Continue reading →
It’s no secret that Descendants of the Sun is super high budget, basically blowing all previous K-dramas out of the water with the overseas location shoots and military/medical story line necessitating sprawling sets and costumes. That’s worth checking this drama out alone, so I think the early murmurings of disappointment with the previews so far are valid but not necessarily … Continue reading →
The casting of Song Joong Ki straight out of military service in the role of an armed forces commander in Descendants of the Sun seemed so meta perfect when I heard the news. I assumed he would be emerging like a six-pack decked chrysalis post army hence my initial opinion, except he came out of the army basically identical to when … Continue reading →
I wonder if Kim Eun Sook is trying to make a pointed statement to counter the criticism that her Heirs thematic topic was superficial and slight, what with exploring the emo lives of the uber-rich teen crowd. Now she’s going substantive and gritty with Descendants of the Sun, the backdrop of humanitarian workers and peacekeeping troops in a fictional Easter … Continue reading →
How nice of KBS to start off Monday and the first day of February with a nice jolt courtesy of the first official drama poster for upcoming Wed-Thurs drama Descendants of the Sun. What do you guys think? The poster may not be an immediate fave of mine but does combine the two seemingly disparate thematic elements of this story … Continue reading →
This is my fave Descendants of the Sun teaser so far, and it’s no surprise because it’s male lead Song Joong Ki focused and he’s the numero uno reason this drama is on my must watch list. Famed screenwriter Kim Eun Sook has been so hit-and-miss with her works that I don’t tuned in automatically for her, but her hits … Continue reading →
It’s still hard to fully believe that Descendants of the Sun is right around the corner, premiering in mid-February on KBS Wed-Thurs, taking over from The Merchant: Gaekju 2015. I’m still super excited even if the first teasers weren’t what I expected, at least nothing looked terrible or awkward right off the bat. Song Joong Ki remains the number one reason for my … Continue reading →
I see Descendants and I see some sun this time, lol! The first official preview is here for upcoming KBS Wed-Thurs drama Descendants of the Sun, written by famed screenwriter Kim Eun Seok and starring Song Joong Ki in his first drama since military discharge opposite Song Hye Kyo. The production was financed with tons of investor money and mostly filmed … Continue reading →
