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Descendants of the Sun (2016): Cast

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Descendants of the Sun is a 2016 drama directed by Lee Eung-bok and Baek Sang-Hoon, starring Lee Seung-joon as Song Sang-hyun, Kang Shin-il and Jo Jae-yun.

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Descendants of the Sun (2016) movie poster
Genre
Drama
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Descendants of the Sun About?

The premise of Descendants of the Sun without spoilers.

A chance meeting in a hospital brings together a dedicated soldier and a talented surgeon, sparking an intense romance. Their contrasting worldviews and duties drive them apart, but an unyielding destiny repeatedly draws them back, forcing them to confront whether love can survive the clash of principles and the challenges they face.

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Cast & crew

Descendants of the Sun Cast & Characters

Lee Seung-joon leads the cast as Song Sang-hyun, with Kang Shin-il as Lieutenant General Yoon and Jo Jae-yun as Jin Young-soo. Directed by Lee Eung-bok and Baek Sang-Hoon; 26 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Lee Eung-bok and Baek Sang-Hoon

More films directed by Lee Eung-bok and Baek Sang-Hoon: Middle School Student A, My Friend Is Still Alive and When I Was The Prettiest.

Details

Descendants of the Sun Also Known As

23 alternative titles, including “太阳的后裔” and “太陽的後裔”.

Also known as
  • 太阳的后裔
  • 太陽的後裔
  • Tae-yang-eui hoo-ye
  • Οι Απόγονοι του Ήλιου
  • צאצאי השמש
  • ชีวิตเพื่อชาติ รักนี้เพื่อเธอ
  • The Descendant of the Sun
  • Потомки солнца
  • Потомци на слънцето
  • Descendientes del sol
  • Нащадки сонця
  • Descendentes do Sol
+11 more
  • Güneşin Torunları
  • 太陽の末裔
  • ילדי השמש
  • Hậu Duệ Mặt Trời
  • I discendenti del sole
  • للقدر قول آخر
  • أحفاد الشمس
  • နေမင်းသစ်၏ မျိုးဆက်များ
  • Potomci sunca
  • Potomkowie słońca
  • نسل خورشید

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FAQ

Descendants of the Sun FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Descendants of the Sun, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Descendants of the Sun?

Descendants of the Sun was directed by Lee Eung-bok and Baek Sang-Hoon.

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Who is in the cast of Descendants of the Sun?

Descendants of the Sun stars Lee Seung-joon as Song Sang-hyun, Kang Shin-il as Lieutenant General Yoon and Jo Jae-yun as Jin Young-soo, among 26 credited actors.

Does Descendants of the Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. Descendants of the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Descendants of the Sun in?

The original language of Descendants of the Sun is Korean.

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