Descendants of the Sun Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2016 · KBS2 · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Descendants of the Sun
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Descendants of the Sun have?
Descendants of the Sun has 1 season and 16 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on February 24, 2016 to April 14, 2016.
Is Descendants of the Sun renewed, ended, or canceled?
Descendants of the Sun has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Descendants of the Sun?
It takes 15h 54m (954 minutes) to watch the complete run of Descendants of the Sun. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 8 days. Possible with dedication! Finishing this 15.9-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 8 hours of viewing each day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Descendants of the Sun?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 6 ("I Shouldn't Have Received His Apology"), which holds an outstanding rating of 9.2/10 based on 5 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Descendants of the Sun?
Descendants of the Sun is available for streaming on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel, Kocowa. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Descendants of the Sun?
Descendants of the Sun has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Descendants of the Sun?
The primary ensemble cast includes Song Hye-kyo as Kang Mo-yeon (age 44), Song Joong-ki as Yoo Shi-jin (age 41), Kim Ji-won as Yoon Myung-joo (age 33), Jin Goo as Seo Dae-young (age 46).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Song Hye-kyo | Kang Mo-yeon | 44 |
| Song Joong-ki | Yoo Shi-jin | 41 |
| Kim Ji-won | Yoon Myung-joo | 33 |
| Jin Goo | Seo Dae-young | 46 |
| Onew | Lee Chi-hoon | 36 |
| Kang Shin-il | Lieutenant General Yoon | 65 |
| Cho Tae-kwan | Daniel Spencer | 40 |
| Jo Jae-yun | Jin Young-soo | 52 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Descendants of the Sun are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.