'Descendants of the Sun' season 2 release date news 2016: Sequel possibly in progress? Storyline to feature Capt. Yoo and Dr. Kang wedding?

Until now, no definitive statements are being issued regarding the purported production of "Descendants of the Sun" season 2. Fans of the Hallyu drama are merely hanging on to speculations about a possible sequel and hoping that the lead stars of the original series, Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo will be back to reprise their roles.

The series, which aired its final episode back in April, was an unstoppable force as far as the rating games were concerned. According to reports from TNMS and Nielsen Korea, "Descendants of the Sun" enjoyed an average viewership of 28.4 percent in Korea. The finale tallied 37.9 percent on TNMS and 40.2 in Nielsen. Moreover, Korea Herald notes that the series likewise enjoyed immense success internationally.

Fans are hoping they will get to see the continuation of Doctor Kang Mo-yeon and Captain Yoo Si-jin's love story in the sequel, with the two finally tying the know and having their own family. It will be recalled that the series ended with members of the Alpha and medical teams cutting short a social gathering to help victims of a volcanic eruption.

There have been speculations about the possible storyline of "Descendants of the Sun" season 2, with some saying it will follow a "Criminal Minds" vibe and will feature the second lead stars Kim Ji-won and Jin Goo. However, according to the grapevine, Joong-ki and Hye-kyo recently met the new team of writers for the sequel.

Apparently, the meeting was to discuss the story of the sequel, which might finally feature a wedding between the soldier and the doctor, as well a sneak peek of the family they will raise. Moreover, reports say season 2 will show how the professions of Mo-yeon and Si-jin will affect not only their marriage but also the lives of their children.

However, KBS hasn't released any official statement concerning "Descendants of the Sun" season 2, so news circulating about the sequel is based on rumors and fan theories.

In the meantime, keep coming back for more news and updates regarding the sequel of "Descendants of the Sun."