"Descendants of the Sun," also known as "DoTS," is not yet over. Fans will be treated to a special-three-part epilogue following the finale that aired on April 14, Thursday. Even though an extension for the show was denied, the KBS drama 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) will return to the television this week for special episodes. Here is what to expect from episode 17, 18 and 19. Also, watch a promo video to the epilogue.
Fans must brace themselves to relive the story of "Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) and watch Captain Yoo Shi Jin and Doctor Kang Mo Yeon tell their epic love story all over again. Meanwhile, the after-finale episodes are expected to delve deeper into fan-favourite Sergeant Major Seo Dae Young and Lieutenant Yoon Myung Ju's story, too.
In addition, the special episodes that will air for three days on April 20, 21 and 22. According to Soompi, episode 17 and episode 18 will each be 70 minutes long and feature highlight reels.
As for the final special segment (episode 19) it is said to bring some never-seen-before-scenes and behind-the-camera moments. And before the show bids goodbye to the fan, "Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) special episode will present an epilogue to the Big Boss (Captain Yoo Shi Jin) and the Beauty's (Kang Mo Yeon) story.
Recently, the "Descendants of the Sun" actors Gabriel Dye, who plays the role of an arms dealers in the series, shared some behind-the scene photos on his Instagram. Scroll down to view them.
A promo video for "Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) was recently released teasing three-part epilogue of the number one Korean drama of the recent times. It gives a glimpse of warm moments between Shi Jin and Mo Yeon and some behind-the-camera scenes.
"Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) finale (episode 16) ended with Shi Jin and Mo Yeon's emotional reunion. For all these years, Mo Yeon thought Shi Jin was dead. Miraculously, on the day of his death anniversary, Shi Jin makes a return and leaves Mo Yeon in tears. As for Dae Young and Myung Joo reunites and Dae Young graduates high school. At the same time, it is revealed how Dae Young and Shi Jin were tortured for days in an unknown location. The show ended showing that the soldiers and the doctors are back on duty, saving lives.
"Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) concluded with record-breaking ratings, garnering 38.8 percent rating. The show broke its own records as the finale earned four percent higher ratings than it earned for its penultimate.
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"Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) episode 17 and 18 will air 10:00 pm KST on KBS and Episode 19 will air at 9:25 KST. Stay tuned for more spoilers, information and updates.