After the enormous success of "Descendants of the Sun," television channel KBS is set to feature three-part special consisting of episode showcasing an epilogue and highlights. The special episodes will go on air the week following the highly-anticipated finale (episode 16). Read on for the details.
KBS' latest television drama "Descendants of the Sun," starring Song Joong-ki (Yoo Shi Jin), Song Hye-Kyo (Kang Mo Yeon), Kim Ji-won (Yoon Myung Ju) and Jin Goo (Seo Dae Young) went on air on Feb. 24 and earned record breaking ratings. According to Asia One, the show is South Korea's "most watched Hallyu drama in recent years."
As per the report, episode 14 was viewed over 2.3 billion times on website iQiYi by Saturday. It has surpassed the rating for "My Love from the Star," a mega-hit television series of 2013.
According to AGB Neilson (South Korea) Media Research analysis (via Soompi), the March 10 episode of "Descendants of the Sun" earned 28.5 percent becoming the highest rated dramas airing at the time.
Recently, KBS made the big announcement about the after-the-finale special segment. The channel has reportedly decided to thank "Descendants of the Sun" fans with the three-part special episode airing after the finale. The special episodes featuring an epilogue will air from April 20 to 22 at 10:00 pm KST, according to Soompi.
Fans must brace themselves for extended episodes. It is said that the first two special segments will each be 70 minutes long. They will showcase the major scenes, highlights and behind-the-camera videos. The three-part special will end with a special segment that will serve as an epilogue to Shi Jin and Mo Yeon, and Myung Ju and Dae Young's story.
"Descendants of the Sun" is set to air its finale (episode 16) on April 14, Thursday wherein fans will find out what's next for Shi Jin, Mo Yeon and Myung Ju and Dae Young. Meanwhile, rumours suggest that the show will conclude with a tragic ending. However, these are mere speculations. What actually happens remains to be seen when the show goes on air. In the meantime, sound off your opinion in the comment section below and let us what are expectations from the final episode. Watch the preview of the upcoming segment below.