Descendants of the Sun (2016)
Kernel Score: 89% · 785 TMDB ratings
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure
First aired: 2016-02-24
Seasons: 1 · 16 episodes
Where to watch Descendants of the Sun
- Stream: OnDemandKorea, Kocowa, Tencent Video
- Free with ads: Rakuten Viki
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
After a chance meeting in a hospital, an ardent soldier falls for a gifted surgeon. Opposing philosophies tear them apart, but fate has other plans.
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Cast
- Song Hye-kyo as Kang Mo-yeon
- Song Joong-ki as Yoo Shi-jin
- Kim Ji-won as Yoon Myung-joo
- Jin Goo as Seo Dae-young
- Onew as Lee Chi-hoon
- Kang Shin-il as Lieutenant General Yoon
- Cho Tae-kwan as Daniel Spencer
- Jo Jae-yun as Jin Young-soo
- Hyun Jyu-ni as Doctor Pyo
- Jeon Soo-jin as Ri Ye-hwa
Descendants of the Sun FAQ
Is Descendants of the Sun good?
Descendants of the Sun has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Descendants of the Sun?
In the US you can stream Descendants of the Sun on OnDemandKorea, Kocowa and Tencent Video and watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki.
What is Descendants of the Sun rated?
Descendants of the Sun is rated TV-14.
What shows are like Descendants of the Sun?
If you liked Descendants of the Sun, try Dr. Romantic, ER, The Knick and Chicago Med.