Highly Overrated But Still Good

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

The title song was what I heard first, which made me search for 'Descendants of the Sun' and read the plot which didn't have much to offer apart from a usual romance story. The person who showed me the song was speaking very highly of the drama and was even generous enough to provide the episodes. Then I started watching in gratitude mostly and to be honest, I didn't regret that for a moment - but the opposite!'Tae-yang-eui hoo-ye' belongs to the type of drama that carry a simple story but with its emotional scenes, heartwarming music and soft touches makes it remarkable and attaching to a viewer. It has powerful sub plots running alongside and the visuals including the cast as well as the venues are also an eye candy.What I liked the most in the story is not the main love story between Shi-Jin 'big boss' and Mo-Yeon - 'the lady doctor' (although it is also emotionally appealing) but the power struggle and the demanding relationship between Dae-Yong and Myeong-Joo. I beleive the actors playing those two roles have done more justice to the roles compared to the main duo. But overall the story is empowered and flows nicely with typical lover quarrels and romantic moments placed perfectly between occasional humor and action. Yes you read right, Action ! I'm not talking about the Adrenalin rush you might have felt when Myeong-Joo's recording was played on loudspeaker which was a much needed breakthrough that came with humor. But there were plenty of military scenes and rescue scenarios I was very happy to watch as a boy. One more reason to drop a star in the rating is the poor budget that the producers have got when they have such nice action scenes which are diluted with careless visual effects and props.But overall this drama is excellent as a love story because it has the perfect blend between pain-joy, hope-disappointment and expectations-reality which is true in a real world love story as well. Yes, there are some over exaggerated moments of romance or maybe action, but it is essential for us to bond with the characters, hope them to do things that we want and to take pleasure in them getting what we want( and occasionally not getting it to break 'our' hearts). It is indeed an emotional roller coaster ride for a spectator and I really liked it. Anybody with a heart , anybody who have loved before can relate to at least one small incident that happens between the couples in the drama and indulge in their own memories - which can be eventually painful - but we embrace that pain with love.The only exceptional and unnatural character developments that I saw are of the rich-kid doctor and the unearthly attractive tech-mech-doc guy. But that is tolerable ~ it's fun. It also had its emotional moments with bitter truths of life - like when the disaster struck power plant worker took a decision about his life, which is a nice touch additional to the romance, comedy and action in the story.So to sum up (+) typical but rich romantic scenes(+) humor that doesn't bore you(+) picturesque backgrounds ( I didn't know Urk was at Greece right till the end :/ )(+) last but not the least ~ Awesome music(-) can be improved action scenes(-) a bit more less filler plotsmakes 'Descendants of the Sun' a nice story to watch and a pleasant gift to share. Personally I enjoyed a lot watching the sweet romance and love struggles in a drama - which I thought I might never do again. So I would like to thank the person who shared this beautiful work of art with me for giving me the taste of a locked out world. :)

This drama has a little bit of everything in it: romance, action, adventure, drama, and comedy! I will definitely watch it again. Great storyline, awesome cast, beautiful soundtrack. It couldn't have been more enjoyable!!! Definitely one of my favorites and a fine example for why I love watching Korean drama! Watch it. You won't be disappointed.

They say they are going to create a season 2 of this show without the main leads (son song couple). I do not know why they are doing that because the whole point of the show is about those two and that is why it is so interesting and fun to watch. If the two are not going to be the leads and apart of the show for season 2 and the rest of the seasons. There is no point in making the show anymore. You say that there schedules are busy if their schedule are busy start making season 2 when their schedules are not busy does not matter if it takes a while. I rather see them be the leads again than not see them at all in season 2 in the rest of the seasons.

The story is good with good cast. The starting episodes I felt it boring but towards episode - 5,6 it took a turn. The first lead pair chemistry I did not feel it as great as people say instead I would prefer second lead chemistry. The lead actress was shown and told as some angel or Cinderella but i did not feel that. Some of the episodes in the middle were bit boring and draggy. I loved the attitude of the villain David. I expected too much from this drama because of its high rating and all but it was not to that point. It was talked more than dramas like You who came from the stars, Healer, etc.... Due to these things I expected too much from this drama and felt a bit disappointed. Somewhere deep down the line is felt the story was predictable except the last episode. The OST of the drama was super. I would give it a 7/10 rating for storyline.