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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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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A unique watch
I'm not a fan of war related korean dramas in all honesty this is the kind of drama i hated before i even watched it but i managed to watched it and it surprised me it was good i appreciated the comedy and the 2 couples a nice decent watch. I don't recommend going into this show if ur looking for something un complicated like a cute little stress free drama the military jargon WILL bore u but if u manage to stick around it will be worth itWas this review helpful to you?
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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Action, romance, cinematography, acting - wholesome drama
Must watch . It’s one of a kind drama. If you love melodramas with good action this one is for youPros:
Fight scenes - well choreographed fights
Actors- memorable due to the actors who brought characters to life
Cinematography - each scene feels like a photograph
Storyline and direction- the storyline and direction was superb. A roller coaster ride of emotions
Cons:
Sometimes it’s unrealistic story
Overall: it’s a one of a kind drama with sweet love story and superb acting from actors
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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.Was this review helpful to you?
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is this worth the hype?
as the headline said "is this worth the hype?" i must say YES. i watched Descendant of The Sun (lets shorten it to DOTS), from hearing from so many people that have been talked about this non-stop, including my friends, so i had to give it a try. i must say that this is my second time watching people with guns after City Hunter but this time its more intense since this story took a background where the main role, Song Joong Ki, as Captain Yoo Shi Jin, and Song Hye Kyo, as Doctor Kang Mo Yeon.to be honest, i already watched this drama a few times because i just love this drama so much, especially the chemistry between Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo (we're not gonna talk about their love life here :p) and also the thrilling parts where some gangsters came and make a scene, and not to mention how funny it is between Captain Yoo Shi Jin and Doctor Kang Mo Yeon because they had bickers quite a lot because this Captain Yoo Shi Jin just loves teasing Doctor Kang Mo Yeon.
how about the romance? as i said before, their chemistry were no joke. they looked really great together, maybe one of them or both of them are comfortable with each other so it wasn't so hard to get the chemistry as a couple. is it cringe? well, in my opinion, its not at all, but people have different opinion.
maybe i'll watch this again when i miss seeing Yoo Shi Jin and Kang Mo Yeon again or just miss the drama because afterall this drama gave me so much impressions.
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