Following the success of KBS' "Descendants of the Sun," fans have been clamoring for another sequel. Now, rumors have it that the network is preparing for the highly anticipated second installment of the South Korean drama romance "Descendants of the Sun." It is reported that lead character Song Joong-Ki was seen filming.
KBS is apparently deemed to have more installments in the military-themed film but as opposed to a sequel, the network will give an entirely new plot, according to Asia Times. The cast is believed to remain the same possibly to reprise their roles that recently made the drama romance a worldwide sensation.
The 16-episode thrilling romantic story between the United Nations Peace Corps soldier Joong-Ki playing Yoo Shi-Jin and Doctor Kang Mo-yeon portrayed as Song Hye-Kyo garnered a huge fanbase. KBS is currently in talks for a possible Season 2 in response to the huge public demand.
Jung Sung-ho, KBS' drama department head was quoted by Soompi saying, "We want to repay viewers with the next 'Descendants of the Sun.' 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."
Sung-ho added that the network is focused on producing a second installment for "Descendants of the Sun" to meet fan expectations and repay viewers. According to Sung-ho, KBS is set to have a 2017 "Descendants of the Sun" project for broadcast through negotiations with characters and the production team.
However, it is not yet known whether writer Kim Eun-sok will be involved for the second installment. The writer initially shared that she has no plans of making another sequel for "Descendants of the Sun" since it may be burdensome. Eun-sok as well believed that she already told the story she wanted with the first installment.
The head of drama department clarified that KBS is planning to have a project that will match and possibly exceed the popularity of the original series. However, it remains to be seen if it will have the same theme. Sung-ho said that the development team will keep discussing on whether the next installment will be a story of a soldier or not. At the same time, they have to work on a project that will follow the original "Descendants of the Sun closely.
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