#SHOWBIZ: Hit K-drama 'Descendants of the Sun' gets star-studded Indonesian remake
JAKARTA: More than a decade after becoming a global sensation, Descendants of the Sun is set to return to screens as an Indonesian film scheduled for release in 2027.
After a decade-long global popularity, the K-drama Descendants of the Sun is set to make a comeback to Indonesian screens in 2027. The film, named Descendants of the Sun Indonesia, is directed by Hanung Bramantyo, known for Ayat-Ayat Cinta. Indonesian actors Reza Rahadian and Dian Sastrowardoyo will play the lead roles, echoing the characters of the military officer and doctor from the original series.
Eva Celia and Yoshi Sudarso join the cast. Production has completed and the film is now in post-production. The story remains faithful to the 2016 South Korean series, penned by Kim Eun-sook and Kim Won-seok, but incorporates local cultural elements. The original series starred Song Joong-ki as Yoo Shi-jin and Song Hye-kyo as Kang Mo-yeon, whose relationship evolved due to differing perspectives on life and duty, a theme that continues in the Indonesian adaptation.
The original series garnered numerous accolades, including the Grand Prize at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards and Best Drama Series at the 21st Asian Television Awards. It enjoyed immense popularity across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, where fans appreciated its mix of action and romance. Both lead actors have significant audiences in Malaysia.
Reza is planning to star in the forthcoming Malaysian film Langit 2 Warna, while Dian's latest film, The Fox King, premiered recently in local cinemas. This marks the first time the drama is being adapted into a feature-length film in Indonesia. The Indonesian adaptation is not the first regional translation of the series. A Vietnamese version aired in 2018, followed by a Philippine adaptation in 2020.
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