Descendants of the Sun (2016)

The first thing I would like to say it that it is totally worth the hype! I was wary about starting this show mainly because of how mainstream it was..but it was my first K-drama and I absolutely loved it. The plot was amazing how the writers brought all the genres together and also how the actors executed the whole thing.
Song Joong Ki's (Yoo Shi Jin) acting was really commendable especially since he is not like the character he potrayed, he is actually alot more mellow in real life (this is what I've gathered from various interviews and behind the scenes ). The chemistry between him and Song Hye Kyo was perfect (Well, duh, they got married in real life) also the supporting characters especially Kim Ji won totally rocked the sassy general role (omg I love her!)
Sound track was nice and made me check out the artists later, and Chen from exo did one of their songs which was a total bonus (All the EXO-L's put your hands in the air ;))
I highly recommend it to all the viewers wanting to watch a drama that is a perfect blend of emotions.
Seriously, you should watch it...
GO WATCH IT!! YOU WON"T REGRET IT!! :)

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I loved this show so much. I think I've watched it more or less 3 times now. The acting was fantastic and the chemistry between all of the characters (not just the main 4, but all of them) was so much fun to watch. I'm a fan of the old tv show MASH, which took place in a similar type situation. In that show, as well as this one, you came to care about all the people on the base. Not just the main characters. That's the way it was here too. While I loved the story lines/love lines between the four main leads, I also wanted to know about the stories of all the other nurses and doctors as well as the other military personnel. At times, if felt almost like you were watching a family drama because of the way the characters interact and care about each other. Plus there is SO MUCH ACTION in this show. Whether you are a fan of fist fights, chase scenes, battles, rescue operations, or disasters, this series has all of that and more. And I can't forget the humor that is throughout the series. I love dry humor and there is a lot of it here. To me, this is a great series with which to introduce others to K-drama. It has a bit of everything for everyone to enjoy.

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Pure and Mindless Fun

After the disaster that was The Heirs, I watch this drama with very low expectations. It's Kim Eun-Sook, I won't expect accurate portrayal of the life of Korean soldier from her nor I expect her to weave a story around complex issues like war. I expect pure and mindless love story perfect after a hard day's work and that was exactly what I got. I initially watch Descendants of The Sun solely for Song Joong-Ki and Kim Ji Won but I think everyone did their job well here. I was feeling a bit "mehhh" with Song Hye Gyo after I watched her last in That Winter The Wind Blows but her sunny and funny character in Descendant suited her well. She need to stick to this kind of role.

This drama was stylish, light-hearted, with a dash of swag making it an easy to watch drama. Don't take it seriously and you will have a great time. It also has a beautiful soundtrack and couples with great chemistry. I recommend it for days when you need a light and entertaining drama to watch.

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Because of the drama's popularity and Song - Song marriage (and dissolution of), it made me curious to watch after extended hiatus watching from dramas. (Did not watch this until 2019, just putting review now). It did not disappoint as it was not just all about romance, but I feel it was over-hyped. Enjoyed the action and comedic scenes. The second couple also is well-rounded and their story is given equal weight as the lead couple. The story gives prominence to the sacrifices that a lot of men and women in the military and medical field make for their country and its people.

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At the beginning I didn't want to watch this drama, just because I thought that it was going to be a full action-everything about the army kind of drama, but thanks to my best friend, I gave it a try, and I can tell you that I don't regret it, at all.
First of all, the story is interesting and somehow special, since I haven't watched a drama like this one before. The effects were amazing as well, it did feel like I was watching a movie in the cinema. The actors played pretty well and the emotion were getting to me through the screen. Something I didn't like was that the first episode started weird, I didn't really get the point of the beginning, but after watching episode 10 I guess, or something like that, I realized why did the series start with a darker scene. If you don't like emotional dramas and sad moments, I do not recommend watching it. It does have a lot of funny  moments and it is somehow a comedy, but some scenes are kind of dark and they can make you really emotional. 
As a conclusion, I did enjoy this series and I will happily re-watch it in the future.

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A must watch drama

I finished this drama in about 3 days well loved it.

The story the interaction between the characters the chemistry between the main couple and the struggles each character faces.

The second couple is really interesting and so is their story.

Loved the storyline it was perfect no misunderstandings between the main couples that stay long and I 100% no 1000% loved it.
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Hoo-rah!

Using my personal rating system of "loved," "liked," "meh," & "nah," this was a “liked”.

I just recently re-watched this since I decided I needed some more Song Joong Ki in my life and Arthdal Chronicles next season isn’t out yet. ?

Things I liked:
The bromance between Seo Dae Young and Yoo Shi Jin. They were my favorite couple in the drama. :D I also thought the funny moments were done so well—for example, the two MLs running desperately across the camp to prevent their girlfriends from opening a care package from other women was hilarious. The comments the women made as they watched shirtless soldiers run past were so funny. I liked that Kang Mo Yeon was skilled in her job and while, yes, she did need saving by our male lead, it was not the situation where a suddenly ace female martial artist no longer functions just so the ML can run around rescuing her. He was best at military stuff, she was best at medical stuff and they both did their jobs well. I liked their chemistry, too (& the chemistry of the second leads). I go back and forth about her going back and forth about dating YSJ. She had some legit concerns about the stress his job would cause her, on the other hand it just seems unfair that someone risks their life for their country and then can’t date because of it. But, having been in a relationship with someone with PTSD and TBI as the result of their combat experience, I can definitely understand her caution. Minor like: I like that they poked a bit of fun at the domineering CEO trope. He did all the things that CEO male leads do in dramas such as overwhelming the FL with flowers and investigating her life—but in this case, it backfired. Thank you!

Things I didn’t like:
The show really could have ended when they got back from the medical mission. The story didn’t have a point afterwards. Or…they should have had the evil dude go to South Korea and finish up the drama/action there. There were some medical inaccuracies and some plot holes but nothing that ever stood up and shouted.

Random question: Do Korean soldiers really have to verbally chop all their responses to their superiors like that when at attention?

Its a good watch. I'd recommend it for Song Joong Ki and to get a peek at one production's interpretation of military life in South Korea.

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Song JoongKi rocks as a baby faced soldier

I enjoyed the show. I liked the high risk military hijinks combined with not as intense medical procedures. I loved the fight scenes and the bromance, more so the shirtless running soldiers. I thought the locales they shot at were exquisite and the music score powerful. I enjoyed listening to the actors speak in English. But both couples gave me whiplash from the constant are they together, are they not together drama. That was way overdone.
If you need a reason to watch this show, it should be Song Joong-ki! He’s beautiful and tough, deadly and cute, and for all the shows plot holes and inconsistencies, Big Boss is the one thing that will definitely steal your heart!

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BEST DRAMA EVER!!!

This is literally my favorite drama of ALL TIME. It had super sweet romance, and a great story line!! Also, I loved the theme and the actors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is literally "the-best-drama-you-will-ever-see-in-your-lifetime". I really liked SJK's Acting. Also, the story had a steady pace, which was a plus. I also really loved the music. I'm super glad that they didn't drag the episodes on like some other dramas. I liked the ML's, but the SL's were also phenomenal! Ohhh, and, the location of the shootings were awesome! There was a lot of beautiful scenery . The OSTs were all phenomenal btw.

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