Descendants of the Sun (2016)
Descendants of the Sun is streaming in South Korea on wavve, Watcha.
The verdict
Descendants of the Sun ranked near the top of that week's Korean series crop. It's sitting at 8.3/10 on TMDB across 832 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 60 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on wavve, Watcha.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama with action & adventure threaded through, not one for younger kids. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- It rates 8.3/10 on 832 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Baek Sang-hoon
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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