# “Descendants of the Sun” Gets a Full Indonesian Film Remake — 10 Years After It Broke Records

URL: https://technosports.co.in/descendants-of-the-sun-gets-a-full/  
Published: 2026-09-07  
Updated: 2026-09-07  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

A decade after it turned Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo into household names across Asia, **“Descendants of the Sun”** is getting a brand-new life — this time as a feature film made entirely for Indonesian audiences. Production company NEW confirmed the remake on September 7, and it’s already finished filming.

## What’s Actually Happening

Titled **“Descendants of the Sun Indonesia”** (working title), the film reimagines the beloved 2016 K-drama with local settings and cultural sensibilities, rather than simply dubbing the original. It’s slated for a 2027 theatrical release in Indonesia, with a Korean release also being planned.

The original series — which followed a soldier and a surgeon falling in love in the middle of a warzone — hit a jaw-dropping 38.8% peak viewership rating when it aired in 2016 and became one of the biggest catalysts of the modern Korean Wave.

![Descendants of the Sun](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Descendents-A-1024x683.webp)

## Descendants of the Sun: The Remake

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Original drama | Descendants of the Sun (2016) |
| Original leads | Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo |
| Remake format | Feature film (not a series) |
| Remake leads | Reza Rahadian, Dian Sastrowardoyo |
| Director | Hanung Bramantyo |
| Release window | 2027, Indonesia & South Korea |
| Production status | Filming complete, in post-production |

## Why Hanung Bramantyo Is the Right Choice

Director Hanung Bramantyo isn’t new to turning Korean hits into local blockbusters — his Indonesian remake of *Miracle in Cell No. 7* became a massive box-office success and even spawned a sequel and animated spin-off. That track record is exactly why NEW picked him to lead this bigger, more ambitious global adaptation.

## A Growing Trend in K-Content Exports

This isn’t the first time *Descendants of the Sun* has traveled abroad — it previously inspired adaptations in the Philippines and Taiwan. But this Indonesian version stands out because NEW is co-producing from the ground up, signaling a shift from simply licensing remake rights to actively shaping how K-dramas get reborn overseas.

If you enjoy following how K-dramas keep finding new global life, TechnoSports regularly tracks [the latest Korean drama news and release updates](https://technosports.co.in/take-charge-of-my-heart-netflix-release-date/) worth bookmarking. For more on the original series’ record-breaking run, [Wikipedia’s Descendants of the Sun page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Descendants_of_the_Sun) has the full history.

### FAQs

### **Q1. When will the Indonesian remake of “Descendants of the Sun” release?**

 It’s set for a 2027 theatrical release in both Indonesia and South Korea.

### **Q2. Who stars in the Indonesian version?**

 Reza Rahadian and Dian Sastrowardoyo lead the film, directed by Hanung Bramantyo.