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Descendants of the Sun (Korean: 태양의 후예) is a 2016 South Korean television series starring Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, and Kim Ji-won.[3][4][5] It aired on KBS2 from February 24 to April 14, 2016, for 16 episodes.[6] KBS then aired three additional special episodes from April 20 to April 22, 2016, containing highlights and the best scenes from the series, the drama's production process, behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries from cast members and the final epilogue.[7][8] Descendants of the Sun Promotional poster Hangul 태양의 후예 Hanja 太陽의 後裔 Revised Romanization Taeyang-ui Huye McCune–Reischauer T'aeyangŭi huye Genre Romance Melodrama Action Created by KBS Drama Production (KBS 드라마 제작국) Written by Kim Eun-sook Kim Won-seok Directed by Lee Eung-bok Baek Sang-hoon Creative directors Yoo Young-eun Kim Hyung-joon Starring Song Joong-ki Song Hye-kyo Jin Goo Kim Ji-won Composer Gaemi Country of origin South Korea Original language Korean No. of episodes 16 + 3 (special) Production Executive producer Bae Kyung-soo Producers Ham Young-hoon Yoo Jong-seon Park Woo-ram Production locations South Korea Greece Albania Cinematography Kim Si-hyeong Uhm Jun-seong Editors Choi Jung-won Kim Young-joo Camera setup Single-camera Running time 60 minutes Production companies KBS Next Entertainment World[1] Barunson Inc. Descendants of the Sun SPC Budget ₩13 billion[2] Release Original network KBS2 Original release February 24 – April 22, 2016 Related Descendants of the Sun (Philippines) Hậu duệ mặt trời (Vietnam) The series was a major hit in South Korea where it drew a peak audience share of 38.8%. It received several awards, such as winning the Grand Prize in television at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards; and was named the Most Popular Show of the year by Korea Broadcasting Advertising Corporation.[9] The show was broadcast across Asia where it was hugely popular,[10] and has been credited with a rise in tourism to Korea.[11] Local adaptations have aired in the Philippines[12] and Vietnam,[13] and an adaptation is planned in China.[14] The actors in the show also received international recognition.