Descendants of the Sun (Korean: 태양의 후예; RR: Taeyang-ui Huye) is a 2016 South Korean

television series starring Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, and Kim Ji-won.[3][4][5] It aired
on KBS2 from February 24 to April 14, 2016 for 16 episodes.[6] KBS then aired three additional
special episodes from April 20 to April 22, 2016 containing highlights and the best scenes from
the series, the drama's production process, behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries from cast
members and the final epilogue.[7][8]

The series was a major hit in South Korea where it drew a peak audience share of 38.8%. It
received several awards, such as winning the Grand Prize in television at the 52nd Baeksang Arts
Awards; and was named the Most Popular Show of the year by Korea Broadcasting Advertising
Corporation.[9]

The show was broadcast across Asia where it was hugely popular.,[10] and has been credited with
a rise in tourism in Korea.[11] A local adaptation has aired in Vietnam,[12] and adaptations are
planned in China[13] and Philippines.[14]