Vietnam and Taiwan have already produced their own adaptations of the series, and news of a Chinese film version of the story has been buzzing for a while now. Released in 16 episodes, it was named the Most Popular Show of the Year by the Korean Broadcasting Advertising Corporation.ĭescendants of the Sun made its way across Asia and was so popular that it was credited with actually increasing Korean tourism. In 2016 the South Korean television series Descendents of the Sun, directed by Lee Eung Bok, was a major hit. By: Bridget Lusky New C-drama ‘Descendants of the Sun’ is your perfect watch