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  "id": 8888174,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Hit K-drama 'Descendants of the Sun' gets star-studded Indonesian remake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/showbiz-hit-k-drama-descendants-of-the-sun-gets-star-studded",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:00:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1537669/showbiz-hit-k-drama-descendants-sun-gets-star-studded-indonesian"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jakarta, Indonesia - Over a decade after its global success, the K-drama Descendants of the Sun is set to return to screens as an Indonesian film, titled Descendants of the Sun Indonesia. Directed by Hanung Bramantyo, known for Ayat-Ayat Cinta, the upcoming feature film stars Reza Rahadian and Dian Sastrowardoyo as the lead characters. These actors will bring to life roles inspired by the original series' central pair, the military officer and doctor. Eva Celia and Yoshi Sudarso also join the cast. Filming has concluded, and the film is currently being edited. The adaptation maintains the core plot of the 2016 South Korean hit series, written by Kim Eun-sook and Kim Won-seok, while incorporating elements of Indonesian culture. The original drama, featuring Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo, was a massive success, earning top awards and popularity in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia. The new Indonesian adaptation marks the first time the story is being reimagined as a feature-length film.",
  "summary": "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.",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Hit K-drama 'Descendants of the Sun' gets star-studded Indonesian remake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/showbiz-hit-k-drama-descendants-of-the-sun-gets-star-studded-8909902",
        "published": "2026-09-21T11:30:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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