Descendants of the Sun
“A fateful encounter lighting breakup but… destiny never give up.”
After a chance meeting in a hospital, an ardent soldier falls for a gifted surgeon. Opposing philosophies tear them apart, but fate has other plans.
Where to watch Descendants of the Sun in United States
Rakuten Viki
OnDemandKorea
Kocowa Amazon Channel
KocowaClick a service to open Descendants of the Sun there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Descendants of the Sun streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel, Kocowa | — |
| India | Netflix, Channel K Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | — |
| Canada | Rakuten Viki, Kocowa | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | — |
| Spain | Kocowa | — |
| Brazil | Kocowa | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, FOD | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Descendants of the Sun
Descendants of the Sun is a 2016 Korean-language drama and action & adventure series created by Baek Sang-Hoon and Lee Eung-bok. The cast is led by Song Hye-kyo, Song Joong-ki, Kim Ji-won. It spans 1 season and 16 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel.
Descendants of the Sun was produced by Studio & New and made in South Korea. It was first aired on February 24, 2016, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Lee Eung-bok, Baek Sang-Hoon
- Created by
- Baek Sang-Hoon, Lee Eung-bok
- Writers
- Kim Eun-sook, Kim Won-suk
- First aired
- February 24, 2016
- Last aired
- April 14, 2016
- Original language
- Korean
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (16 episodes)
- Network
- KBS2
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Studio & New
Descendants of the Sun cast & crew
Descendants of the Sun was created by Baek Sang-Hoon and Lee Eung-bok and written by Kim Eun-sook and Kim Won-suk.
The cast features Song Hye-kyo as Kang Mo-yeon, Song Joong-ki as Yoo Shi-jin, Kim Ji-won as Yoon Myung-joo, Jin Goo as Seo Dae-young, Onew as Lee Chi-hoon, and Kang Shin-il as Lieutenant General Yoon.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Ham Yeong-hoon.
Is Descendants of the Sun worth watching?
Descendants of the Sun holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 810 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.
With 1 season and 16 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama and action & adventure, Descendants of the Sun is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Descendants of the Sun
In United States, you can stream Descendants of the Sun on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel, and Kocowa. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Descendants of the Sun
Song Hye-kyo
Kang Mo-yeon
Song Joong-ki
Yoo Shi-jin
Kim Ji-won
Yoon Myung-joo
Jin Goo
Seo Dae-young
Onew
Lee Chi-hoon
Kang Shin-il
Lieutenant General Yoon
Cho Tae-kwan
Daniel Spencer
Jo Jae-yun
Jin Young-soo
Hyun Jyu-ni
Doctor Pyo
Jeon Soo-jin
Ri Ye-hwa
Lee Seung-joon
Song Sang-hyun
Kim Min-seok
Kim Ki-bum
Descendants of the Sun — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Descendants of the Sun in United States?
Descendants of the Sun is streaming on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel, Kocowa in United States.
▸Is Descendants of the Sun on Rakuten Viki?
Yes — Descendants of the Sun is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸What language is Descendants of the Sun in?
Descendants of the Sun is originally in Korean, with audio tracks including English, Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Descendants of the Sun are there?
Descendants of the Sun has 1 season with 16 episodes in total.
▸What is Descendants of the Sun rated?
Descendants of the Sun is rated 12. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 810 ratings.
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