"Descendants of the Sun" series has, unexpectedly, captured the hearts of many during its run in small screen. Now, new reports are claiming that the much-loved show is returning for its second edition via "Descendants of the Sun" Season 2.
'Descendants of the Sun' Season 2 air date, news & update
"Descendants of the Sun" creator Jung Sung Ho has confirmed the possibility of season two in an interview with Naver. He even divulged that the "Descendants of the Sun" Season 2 will be aired in 2017.
Aside from its success, Jung Sung Ho claimed that the production team of "Descendants of the Sun" do want to give avid fans a treat by giving the show's Season 2. "We want to repay viewers with the next Descendants of the Sun," the show creator said. "We are grateful to viewers, overseas fans, staff, and actors."
"The drama was more than a domestic syndrome; it established a third wave of Hallyu. KBS will strive to produce a second Descendants of the Sun to meet expectations and repay viewers," Jung Sung Ho added. "We plan to launch a 2017 Descendants of the Sun project for broadcast in 2017 through negotiations with the cast and production team."
"Descendants of the Sun" Season 2 might not be a sequel of the first part. Kim Won Suk, "DOTS" writer, said that he is not sure about coming back for Season 2. He added that he already told the story and he has no plans of stretching it for another season as of yet.
'Descendants of the Sun' actor Song Joong-ki to quit showbiz
While several fans have been very excited about the upcoming "Descendant of the Sun" Season 2, recent reports are suggesting that actor Song Joong-ki might quit showbiz very soon. Rumor mills are spreading that the leading man of Song Hye-kyo has already grown tired of fame and publicity as it invades his privacy.
Per GamenGuide, Song Joong-ki is said to take a break from showbiz after details of his "S" villa in Bangdae-dong, Seoul have been made public via Woman Sense magazine. The publication claimed that the exquisite pad costs 2.5 billion won ($2.2 million), which has around 226 square meters in terms of floor area.
What are the things you expect in "Descendants of the Sun" Season 2? Do you think Song Joong-ki will quite showbiz very soon? What could be Song Hye-kyo's reaction? Share to us your thoughts in the comment section below.