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Want to hear Song Joong Ki speak Chinese? This is your guide to watching Descendants of the Sun.
Yesterday, I heard someone humming the song "Always" on the subway again, and it instantly brought me back to the days when I was chasing Descendants of the Sun a few years ago. Back then, I waited for updates on my computer and stayed up until my eyes were red to watch Yoo Se-jin and Kang Mu-yeon fall in love. Recently, I suddenly wanted to revisit it, especially to listen to the Chinese dubbed version - after all, the first time I watched it back then was the Chinese version of the pit, Song Joong Ki's line \ "Protecting beautiful women, the elderly and children is my principle \" said in Chinese, the flavor is particularly right. But after looking around, I realized that the situation is completely different from a few years ago, and the resources that I used to be able to watch with a casual search are now a real pain in the ass to find. Tossed half a day, a variety of platforms to try over, finally figured out the door, this will be the latest situation with you nagging.
Free to read the original? It's a little complicated.
Truth be told, it's time to thinkLegally freeWatching the full episode of Descendants of the Sun in HD with Chinese dubbing is basically hopeless. The rights to this drama have changed like a lantern, from the earliest exclusive broadcast by a certain company, to the later broadcast by several companies, and now the Chinese dubbed version of the network broadcasting rights are clutched in theTencent Video (WeTV)Hands. If you click on the Tencent video search, you can indeed see it, but you have to open a VIP membership. Want to buy for free? It will only be generous to give you a taste of the first episode, the back of all locked, the screen that little lock icon to see people itchy and no way.
I've tried a few other big platforms as well.Aichi Entertainment (PRC computer game company)respond in singingYouku (website)There is an original Korean language version on it, but there is no trace of the Chinese dub.B-stationThere have been some personally uploaded clips, but they were quickly taken down by the copyright holders, and now most of the searches come up as mashups, bloopers, or REACTION videos, so you can't even watch the episode in a row.
Those \"free\" sites, more pitfalls than benefits
Who hasn't had the urge to save money? I shook my hand and searched \"Descendants of the Sun Chinese dubbing free online watch\", clattering out a bunch of weird and wacky name of the small site. I clicked into one, the screen is full of green and flowery ads, close all can not be closed, accidentally clicked on the pop-up casino ads, scared me hurriedly turn off. The hardest thing is to see half of the card, refresh, the web page directly can not open. What's worse, the next day my cell phone started to receive a bunch of spam messages... The price is too big.
There are also some forums or online groups that claim to have \"resources\", let you add microblogging or QQ group to receive. After going in either to sell a variety of members, or to guide you to download an unknown APP, the name of which is \"special player\". My friend tried once, the phone almost hit the trick, the card can not move, reinstall the system to save back. In order to save a few dollars in membership fees, take a cell phone? That's a bad deal.
Want to watch Chinese dubbing? These are the most reliable tricks
Around and around, found that the most hassle-free, the safest, the most guaranteed picture and sound quality of the road, or return to the genuine platform:
1. Tencent Video VIP: This is the official designation \"nest\". With a monthly membership (about 20 to 30 dollars), you can watch all the episodes in HD Chinese dubbed version without any problem. Ideal for those who just want to rewatch it again and get it over with. Remember, you'll have to subscribe atTencent Video App or WeTV websiteLook, don't go to the wrong door.
2. Joint membership woolgathering: If you're a big drama chaser and usually watch other platforms, keep an eye out for e-commerce events. Like Jingdong Plus membership, QQ music green diamond membership sometimes packaged to send Tencent video monthly card, or very cheap to buy a joint membership package. I bought a Jingdong membership last month to pick up a month of Tencent video for nothing, just to use to watch this.
3. Watch for limited-access events (take your chances): Major festivals or platforms engage in anniversary celebrations, and occasionally some of the old classic drama will be taken out for a few days free for a limited time. Although the probability is not great, you can pay attention to the official microblogging or public number of Tencent video, in case you catch it. I've seen "Star You" free for a limited time.
4. Television reruns (as they occur): Some local TV stations occasionally re-run old dramas in their afternoon or late-night programs. If you take the remote control and flip through it, you might run into the Chinese version of "The Empress Dowager" being broadcast. However, this is purely a matter of luck, and you can't watch it on demand, so you have to follow the rhythm of the TV station.
Tips for watching dramas to make your experience more enjoyable
Recognize the dubbed version:* Tencent Video will label the episode title as "Mandarin" or "Chinese Dubbed", click on it to confirm. Don't just look at the cover and click play, the soundtrack and the dub are separate entries.
Great way to cast the screen:* Use your cell phone Tencent video APP cast screen to watch on TV, much more comfortable than squeezing in a small screen. Take care to make sure your TV and cell phone are on the same WiFi.
Cached downloads:* If you have a membership, you can download the episodes to your cell phone or tablet under WiFi environment in advance, and watch them at any time on the way to commute or on business trips, without fear of traffic emergency or poor signal.
Skip the credits:* Tencent video player settings generally have \ "skip the opening and closing credits \" option, turn it on, the pace of the drama more compact.
At the end of the day, if you want to relive the story of Captain Liu and Dr. Kang comfortably and safely, especially listening to the familiar Chinese dubbing, it's optimal to spend a little money on a short-term membership. Those so-called free channels are either pits or mines, wasting time and taking risks, so it's not worth it. Membership is only a cup of milk tea money, in exchange for high-definition picture quality, stable and smooth, no advertising harassment immersive experience, relive the year's moving, this money spent quite real. Well, do not say, my noodles have been soaked, this is to go to Tencent video to open the 13th episode - the classic wine Kiss, with Chinese to see, or so people's heartbeat accelerated ah!
Frequently Asked Questions about the Chinese dubbing of Descendants of the Sun
Q1: Is it true that you can't see it at all anywhere else but Tencent Video?
As of now the regular channels, the exclusive network broadcast rights for the Chinese dubbed version are on Tencent Video (including WeTV). Platforms like Aqiyi, Youku, and Mango TV only have the original Korean dubbed version (with Chinese subtitles). Some niche platforms or local IPTVs are theoretically possible, but the coverage is so small that it's hard to find.
Q2: I've tried to download the seed/magnetic chain online, can I find Chinese dubbing resources?
Theoretically they exist, but they are very hard to find and extremely risky. These resources are often many years old, the picture quality may be poor (SD or even worse), the download speed is slow, and may be mixed with viruses or Trojans. What's worse, downloading pirated resources is an infringement of copyright and a legal risk, and is not recommended at all.
Q3: Is the Chinese dub a Taiwanese or land dub? Does it feel different from what I've heard before?
Available now on Tencent Video isMandarin dubbed version for mainland China. When this drama first caught fire, some of my friends may have seen the Taiwan dubbed version (Taiwanese dubbing) through other channels, and there are differences in tone, diction and even in the voice lines of certain characters. Tencent's is the land-dubbed version, the one that was aired on mainstream TV back in the day.
Q4:Is it cost-effective to open Tencent video membership to watch only this one drama? Is there a cheaper way?
If you're only watching The Empress Dowager, a one-month membership alone is the best value (usually the first month is cheaper). Or check if there is a 7-day trial (be aware of the auto-renewal clause). If you are more stingy, you can borrow a membership account from a friend (provided that they are willing to do so and the account allows enough devices to be logged in at the same time). If you really don't want to spend money, you can only pray for reruns on TV stations or platforms to organize free events.
Q5: Why is it so hard to find the Chinese dubbed version? Other Korean dramas don't seem to be so troublesome?
At the heart of it.Copyright ownership and distribution issues. Descendants of the Sun was so hot back then that the broadcasting rights for the different versions (original, Chinese dubbed) may have been split up and sold to different platforms, with both long and short contract periods. The Chinese dubbed version of the network exclusive broadcasting rights is currently in the hands of Tencent, they naturally want to protect their rights. The situation for other Korean dramas varies, with some platforms buying the full version and others only the original sound version.