A possibility of the “Descendants of the Sun” season 2 was announced by producers after DOTS season 1 ended. It premieres in 2017 and is said to be a special gift to fans all over. Question is, will the Song-Song romance still be there?
In an interview with Soompi, Jung Sung-ho, KBS’s Head of Drama said, ““We want to repay viewers with the next ‘Descendants of the Sun.’ We are grateful to viewers, overseas fans, staff, and actors. The drama was more than a domestic syndrome; it established a third wave of Hallyu. KBS will strive to produce a second “Descendants of the Sun” to meet expectations and repay viewers. We plan to launch a 2017 ‘Descendants of the Sun’ project for broadcast in 2017 through negotiations with the cast and production team.”
Descendants of the Sun Season 2, A Sequel?
According to the report, writer Kime Eun Sook said that a second season would be too much. He said, “We have to keep discussing whether it will be a story of a soldier or not. ‘Descendants of the Sun’ was this year’s top drama and greatly contributed to the Hallyu wave, and we mean that we wish to work on a project that will follow it closely.”
A gray area remains as reports say lead characters Song Joong Ki (Yoo Si-jin) and Song Hye Kyo (Dr. Kang Mo-yeon) might not be a part of the upcoming sequel. Jung Sung-ho made clear that KBS projects that they are planning to do, do not require all the people who were involved in the drama. He said, “We are advancing with projects that the production team and cast can consent to.” There is no confirmation whatsoever as to who will be in the drama
Co-writer Kim Won Suk in the report says, “I have no plans for a second season. I’ve already told the story I wanted to tell.”
Song Hye Kyo and Onew Accidental Reunion
With news circulating about the “Descendants of the Sun” season 2, co-stars Song Hye Kyo and Onew (Lee Chi-hoon) had an unexpected reunion at a wedding that Song Hye Kyo attended. She posted a photo on Instagram and captioned, “Jinki who I coincidentally met at a weeding. Doctor Chi Hoon it was nice to see you.”
The Korean series “Descendants of the Sun” has been a huge hit not only in Korea but around the world ever since its release on February. It grabbed numerous wins from the 9th Korea Drama Awards, 11th Seoul International Drama Awards, Scene Stealer Awards and 52nd Baeksang Awards.