Lately, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding the follow-up to the hugely successful television series "Descendants of the Sun," which catapulted actors Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo to fame. However, several reports claim that the second season has been cancelled due to the unavailability of Joong Ki.
After wrapping up the first season of the popular KBS series, the actor has kept himself busy with other projects. The Hallyu star is currently filming the movie "Battleship Island," because of which he will not be joining "Descendants of the Sun 2," according to Asia Times.
Moreover, rumors are rife that Hye Kyo also will not be a part of the upcoming season due to scheduling conflicts. Joong Ki played the role of South Korean Special Forces captain Yoo Si Jin in the first season of the South Korean series while the actress portrayed the character of Dr. Kang Mo-Yeon.
Both Joong Ki and Hye Kyo gained immense popularity during the series. The pair also shared a great on-screen chemistry, prompting fans to dub them as Song-Song. The co-stars are also rumored to be dating each other in real life.
Fans will be devastated to know that both lead actors will not be reprising their roles in the second installment as their love story is what made the series successful. While some believe that the "Descendants of the Sun 2" will go ahead with production by bringing on board new actors, some reports state that there will be no second season without the two major characters.
The first installment of the series was a blockbuster hit all across the Asian continent. As a matter of fact, the show did so well that after the finale, KBS added three extra episodes featuring the best scenes from the series.
"Battleship Island" is a war movie, which also stars So Ji Sub and Hwang Jung Min. The movie has already been pegged as a blockbuster because of its powerful star-cast. The film, directed by "Veteran and The Berlin File" director Ryoo Seung Wan, revolves around the brave Korean fighters who escaped the titular island, where they were forcefully taken to during the Japanese Invasion, according to Asia One.
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