"Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) will come to an end with special episode 3 on April 22, Friday. However, the fan-favourite television series, 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) is expected to return as a two-hour movie as well as a book. Read on for the detailed scoop.
KBS' mega-hit series "Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) closed with an open-ended finale on April 14, Thursday. The network extended the run with three-part special episodes including an epilogue to the story of Shi Jin, Mo Yeon, Myung Ju and Dae Young.
In the meantime, the South Korean production company has announced that "Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) will be adapted into a novel and a movie for its fans, according to Yonhap News. The decision has been reportedly made to "capitalize on the show's success."
According to the report, the company is already working on the script of the show as it attempts to present it to the audience in the form a novel. Meanwhile, the discussions about making the 16-episode series into "Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) movie are already in the process.
"We are looking for ways to make good use of the content," company's representative said as quoted. They are looking at remaking the show into a book and a movie first. However, release date and other details are not yet decided. At the same time, rumours regarding Chinese version of the drama are already making the rounds.
Unfortunately, the report notes, "Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) will not be getting director's cut DVD. This has reportedly disappointed millions of Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo fans. Nonetheless, fans can expect a regular DVD containing the episodes, highlights, and behind-the-camera clips, in the market soon.
"Descendants of the Sun" (DoTS) will air its final special episode tonight. As noted by Soompi, the final special episode is expected to feature some behind-the-camera action as well as an epilogue. So, stay tuned to KBS at 10:00 pm.