8 lessons from Descendants of the Sun we must all learn


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Last Updated on 2016-05-19 , 1:34 pm

A drama of this much hype definitely has to live up to its name. This drama is more than just the typical Korean love-cry-break-up-happy-ending drama. It encompasses many life lessons that we all should learn, from making tough choices to doing your part for world peace (that sounds like a huge responsibility, doesn’t it?). If anything, we should all take some time to think over these lessons instead of focusing all of our attention on the hot guys inside.

Cherish your loved ones.
The sergeant major kept running away and avoiding his on/off girlfriend to keep her away from him and his inferiority complex. That was, until he realised that he might actually succeed, since his girlfriend was dying. Don’t be like him and wait till the crucial moment to show your concern.

Persevere and you will succeed.
Captain Yoo embodies this in his chasing after Dr. Kang. We have lost count of the times when he tried his impressive pick-up lines and actions on her. The hero does get the beauty in the end when he perseveres.

Sometimes, life throws you hard decisions.
You may never have to face the hardest decision of deciding whose life to save, like Dr. Kang, but you will definitely have to sacrifice some things in your life at a point of time. Deal with it, and make the most out of your choice.

You can make up for your mistakes.
Dr. Chi Hun ran away out of fear and left a dying patient. However, this doesn’t mean that he is a thorough and complete sinner. He redeemed himself and received forgiveness when he made up for it by saving another life.

Greed can tempt and kill.
If anything, we have seen how much greed can tempt a person. Who knew that someone would swallow diamonds, shit them out, and swallow them again? Gross, but it does show the lengths to which some people can go.

Your moral duties should always be prioritised.
Saving lives is more important than your own job – that’s what the Commander taught us.

Everyone can be a hero in their own way.
You don’t need to be a captain or a surgeon. Even a bartender could take in a homeless kid, and even the homeless kid could help her other homeless kids.

Feelings transcend language barriers.
Even though the people of Urk were literally speaking Greek, they could form connections with the Koreans. You don’t need to put your feelings in words if you are really sincere.