Episode 1
Will You Be My Doctor?
1h8.1 / 10
While on vacation after a sensitive military operation, soldier Si-jin senses a connection with Mo-yeon, a beautiful and strong-willed surgeon.
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Descendants of the Sun
2016TV-141 season8.3 / 10
A fateful encounter lighting breakup but… destiny never give up.
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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Synopsis
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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Episode 2
We Bump Into Each Other While Passing By
1h8.5 / 10
Si-jin and Dae-young engage in a perilous operation in Afghanistan, while Mo-yeon assists in surgery. Later, Si-jin and Mo-yeon take in a movie.
Episode credits
Guest stars Matthew Douma
Episode 3
How Have You Been?
1h8.2 / 10
Si-jin and Alpha Team join Mo-yeon and the doctors in Urk. Meanwhile, Myung-ju doesn't like how her father, Lt. Gen. Yoon, treats Dae-young.
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Episode 4
I Will Find a Way to Drink
1h8.7 / 10
Tempers flare over a dying man when Mo-yeon insists she can save the patient's life. Meanwhile, Dae-young and Myung-ju reunite at the airport.
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Episode 5
What Should I Do About the Kiss
1h8.6 / 10
After sharing a moment, Mo-yeon isn't sure what to think about her relationship with Si-jin. Later, Si-jin receives a panicked phone call.
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Episode 6
I Shouldn't Have Received His Apology
59m9.2 / 10
After a powerful earthquake strikes Urk, the country descends into chaos. It's up to the medical team and soldiers to search for survivors.
Episode credits
Guest stars Anupam Tripathi
Episode 7
I Missed You
59m9.0 / 10
In the earthquake's aftermath, heartbreaking decisions must be made by Si-jin and Mo-yeon, who both strive to save as many people as possible.
Episode credits
Guest stars Anupam Tripathi
Episode 8
Comfort the Deceased With a Silent Prayer
1h9.0 / 10
When an aftershock strikes, Mo-yeon sees firsthand just how dangerous Si-jin's job can be. Later, an old phone message is accidentally broadcast.
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Episode 9
That Wasn't Me
1h8.0 / 10
Mo-yeon is embarrassed after her unintentional confession, but Si-jin isn't about to let her off the hook. Meanwhile, a visitor makes everyone nervous.
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Episode 10
You Got A Parcel From Shin Ji Young
1h8.8 / 10
Dae-young is rattled after seeing an old nemesis, Mo-yeon shares a dark dinner with Si-jin, and an unusual package arrives from home.
Episode credits
Guest stars Matthew Douma, Derek Chouinard
Episode 11
Who on Earth Stole It?
1h9.0 / 10
While Dae-young and Myung-ju remain quarantined, the rest of the team fights the epidemic. Meanwhile, the supply truck with the cure disappears.
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Episode 12
As of This Moment, Everyone Will Return to Team Alpha
59m8.8 / 10
Dae-young has a bad feeling about Si-jin's solo mission into Agus's hideout. Mo-yeon wonders if she's capable of dealing with Si-jin's secrecy.
Episode credits
Guest stars Matthew Douma
Episode 13
You're Not My Director Any More
59m8.5 / 10
The medical team returns to their regular lives, but something's off. Meanwhile, Mo-yeon makes a bold career move, and Dae-young faces a tough choice.
Episode credits
Guest stars Yoo Ah-in
Episode 14
The Movie We Missed
58m8.8 / 10
After a patient is rushed to the hospital, Mo-yeon is shocked to see who is in need of care. Meanwhile, a microchip reveals unexpected information.
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Episode 15
I Will Stay Alive
1h8.8 / 10
Si-jin and Mo-yeon spend some much deserved time together. Dae-young and Myung-ju continue to have communication problems. Devastating news arrives.
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Episode 16
This Is Unbelievable
1h8.3 / 10finale
Mo-yeon and Myung-ju learn that not everything is what it seems. Meanwhile, a promotion is cause for celebration, and a trip reignites old passions.
Episode credits
Guest stars WENDY, IRENE, JOY, SEULGI, YERI
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Descendants of the Sun
Cast
Song Hye-kyoKang Mo-yeon
Song Joong-kiYoo Shi-jin
Kim Ji-wonYoon Myung-joo
Jin GooSeo Dae-young
OnewLee Chi-hoon
Kang Shin-ilLieutenant General Yoon
Cho Tae-kwanDaniel Spencer
Jo Jae-yunJin Young-sooCredits
- Created by
- Baek Sang-Hoon, Lee Eung-bok
- Written by
- Kim Eun-sook, Kim Won-suk
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 16
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 태양의 후예
Networks & production
KBS2South Korea
Studio & NewSouth Korea
Themes
armybromancecomplexdoctorexcitingfriendshiphospitalmedical
