Despite the drama’s astronomical production cost, KBS’s “Descendants of the Sun” has brought in over 3 trillion won (approximately $2.6 billion), according to experts’ estimates, surpassing the record set by SBS’s 2013 drama “My Love From the Star.” Any drama’s production cost is made up in several different manners, largely in part by the sale… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Surpasses “My Love From the Star” for Ad Revenue Made From Product Placement
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“Descendants of the Sun” Leads Ratings Even With Reruns
KBS2TV‘s hit drama “Descendants of the Sun” continues its exceptional performance in viewership ratings. Even the reruns are hitting impressive digits. The April 9 rerun of the 14th episode attracted 11.4 percent of the potential nationwide viewership, easily beating other shows in the same time slot. MBC‘s “We Got Married” came in second with 4.2 percent while SBS Sports‘ “KBO Samsung vs. Lotte”… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Leads Ratings Even With Reruns
Yoo Ah In Is All Smiles for Behind-the-Scene Photos From “Descendants of the Sun”
On April 9, KBS 2TV‘s Wednesday-Thursday drama “Descendants of the Sun” released official behind-the-scene stills of actors who made cameos. The pictures showcase Yoo Ah In, as well as other actors such as Lee Kwang Soo, Lee Jong Hyuk; and Ji Seung Hyun, working hard for their short, but memorable scenes. Spoiler Yoo Ah In appeared in episode… Continue reading Yoo Ah In Is All Smiles for Behind-the-Scene Photos From “Descendants of the Sun”
YoonA Lets Slip a Behind-the-Scenes Secret on “God of War, Zhao Yun”
Girls’ Generation’s YoonA’s popularity in China is soaring! She recently took first in a VLinkage drama popularity rankings chart and has been impressing fans with her improved Chinese language skills. On April 7 YoonA spoke about her Chinese drama, “God of War, Zhao Yun” in an interview with Sina. In the interview, she understood the… Continue reading YoonA Lets Slip a Behind-the-Scenes Secret on “God of War, Zhao Yun”
“Descendants of the Sun” Shows Slight Differences in Chinese Broadcast
Although KBS’s hit drama “Descendants of the Sun” is being aired simultaneously in both Korea and China, there are subtle differences between the two versions of the broadcasts. The first difference is product placement in the Chinese broadcast that isn’t present in the Korean version of the broadcast. One such product placement is a particular… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Shows Slight Differences in Chinese Broadcast
“Descendants of the Sun” Writer Reveals the Truth Behind Cheesy Lines of the Drama
The writer of the currently airing hit drama “Descendants of the Sun,” Kim Eun Sook, addressed the issue of many viewers saying that the lines in the drama are too cheesy. In a podcast uploaded on April 6 by the People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy organization, Kim Eun Sook joined close friends writer Kim Eun Hee (who… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Writer Reveals the Truth Behind Cheesy Lines of the Drama
“Running Man” Cast Fits in Perfectly as “Descendants of the Sun” Characters
After photoshopping Lee Kwang Soo’s face onto Song Hye Kyo’s, fans have taken it a step further and have incorporated the entire “Running Man” cast into the lead roles of the ultra-popular KBS drama, “Descendants of the Sun.” The pictures have been gaining traction lately in online communities both in Korea and abroad. Monday couple… Continue reading “Running Man” Cast Fits in Perfectly as “Descendants of the Sun” Characters
After School’s Nana to Make Her Acting Debut in Korea Alongside Jeon Do Yeon
After School member Nana is ready to make her acting debut in Korea! A drama representative announced on April 8, “Nana will be acting in tvN’s new Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Good Wife.’ ” “Good Wife” is about a woman, confirmed to be played by Jeon Do Yeon making her first drama comeback in 11 years, who… Continue reading After School’s Nana to Make Her Acting Debut in Korea Alongside Jeon Do Yeon
Ryu Jun Yeol and Hwang Jung Eum Spotted Filming “Lucky Romance”
The filming has been kicked off for MBC‘s upcoming rom-com “Lucky Romance” starring Ryu Jun Yeol and Hwang Jung Eum. On April 7, the production team and lead couple were spotted filming at Lake Park in Ilsan. Surrounded by dreamy cherry blossoms in full bloom, Ryu Jun Yeol and Hwang Jung Eum are seen acting in the romantic outdoor setting. In one of the… Continue reading Ryu Jun Yeol and Hwang Jung Eum Spotted Filming “Lucky Romance”
9 Signs That You Are Officially a “Descendants of the Sun” Addict
Unless you’ve been living in a K-drama box, you’ve most definitely heard of the military romance that is sweeping the entire world: “Descendants of the Sun.” It has reached over a billion people and penetrated the depths of Asia, touched corners of the world that may never have seen a K-drama, and spurred entertainment, political,… Continue reading 9 Signs That You Are Officially a “Descendants of the Sun” Addict