The March 26 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Entertainment Weekly” examined the “Descendants of the Sun” syndrome that’s sweeping the nation – and abroad. “Descendants of the Sun” started broadcasting on February 24 with a viewership rating of 14 percent. That rating has now soared to as high as 39 percent with the latest release of… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Internet Broadcast Rights Spike to Incredible Sum
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Jin Goo Answers If He Ever Feels Competitive Against the Song-Song Couple
“Descendants of the Sun” has two popular love lines: Song Joong Ki–Song Hye Kyo and Jin Goo–Kim Ji Won. However, when asked if he would like to top the other couple, Jin Goo casually replied that would be cheating. During an interview with Insight on March 26, Jin Goo answered questions about his acting career… Continue reading Jin Goo Answers If He Ever Feels Competitive Against the Song-Song Couple
Kim Ji Won and Jin Goo Take the Highest Rated Moment With “Descendants of the Sun”
The KBS2 drama “Descendants of the Sun” took away the highest rated one minute on TV as the “Goo Won couple” embraced one another. On March 25, AGB Nielsen (South Korea) Media Research reported that the best moment in the tenth episode of “Descendants of the Sun” was when Sergeant Seo Dae Young (Jin Goo) ran… Continue reading Kim Ji Won and Jin Goo Take the Highest Rated Moment With “Descendants of the Sun”
Kim Ji Won Shares What “Descendants of the Sun” Means to Her
Kim Ji Won, as one of the stars of KBS’s record-breaking drama “Descendants of the Sun,” has seen her popularity skyrocket after the drama started broadcasting. “This drama has been a life-changing production for me,” she said. “Rather than a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I think it has been a turning point in my life. Of course… Continue reading Kim Ji Won Shares What “Descendants of the Sun” Means to Her
Four Tracks from the “Descendants of the Sun” OST Have Been Re-Recorded
It has been revealed that four songs from the soundtrack for the “Descendants of the Sun” have been re-recorded in order to better draw in the emotions of the viewers even more. A representative from the production company said on March 24, “In order to maximize the emotions that arise from the synchronization between the… Continue reading Four Tracks from the “Descendants of the Sun” OST Have Been Re-Recorded
“Descendants of the Sun” Becomes First Drama in 4 Years to Break Ratings Record
“Descendants of the Sun” has finally broken through the 30 percent viewership ratings with their latest episode! According to Nielson Korea ratings from March 24, the ninth episode from the hit KBS drama “Descendants of the Sun” that aired on March 23 recorded a 30.4 percent rating, which was a 0.6 percent increase from their previous… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Becomes First Drama in 4 Years to Break Ratings Record
Song Joong Ki’s Personality Isn’t as Soft and Sweet as His Looks
Song Joong Ki is currently one of the hottest actors around, with his role in the popular KBS2 drama, “Descendants of the Sun.” Since his debut in 2008, he’s been steadily improving himself to get to where he is today. He is currently acting as Captain Yoo Si Jin of special forces, a character so… Continue reading Song Joong Ki’s Personality Isn’t as Soft and Sweet as His Looks
Songs From Television Shows Take Over the Music Charts
The music charts have been taken over by television shows. From songs featured on variety shows to drama soundtracks, they have swept the charts and have proven just how much love their shows have received. In the case of the KBS drama “Descendants of the Sun,” it isn’t just the show that is a huge hit… Continue reading Songs From Television Shows Take Over the Music Charts
“Descendants of the Sun” Surpasses 1.1 Billion Views in China
KBS2’s hit drama “Descendants of the Sun” has reached over 1.1 billion views in China! Each of the first eight episodes of the show have averaged around 100 million views on China’s major online video platform iQiyi. By last weekend, the show had reached 1 billion views in total, and by the morning of March 23,… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Surpasses 1.1 Billion Views in China
Yoo Ah In Talks About Former Co-Star Song Joong Ki and the Success Of “Descendants of the Sun”
On March 23, Yoo Ah In held a press conference following the end of SBS‘s “Six Flying Dragons.” During the press conference, Yoo Ah In is asked about his truthful feelings regarding “Descendants of the Sun,” and Song Joong Ki, whom Yoo Ah In worked with together in KBS‘s “Sungkyunkwan Scandal.” Also represented by the… Continue reading Yoo Ah In Talks About Former Co-Star Song Joong Ki and the Success Of “Descendants of the Sun”