Famous Chinese director Zhang Yibai speaks at a press conference held in Beijing by Zhejiang Huace Film and TV Co., Ltd on June 28. [Photo/CRIENGLISH.com]

A 2016 South Korean television series Descendants of the Sun will embrace a film version in China.

Famous Chinese director Zhang Yibai is appointed to supervise the production of the upcoming film.

"I feel big pressure since the TV drama series Descendants of the Sun is already a big hit with very charming male and female protagonists. I think the production of a film should not only take advantage of the powerful popularity of the television series but also see some improvement."

Zhang made the statement at a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon. However the cast of the film hasn't been decided yet.

In KBS2's 16-episode drama series, main characters are played by Song Joong-Ki and Song Hye-Kyo, and filming took place in Greece for about a month in September, 2015.

At the press conference, Zhejiang Huace Film and TV Co., Ltd, one of China's largest production studios, has announced a long list of new film projects to be made between the year 2016 and 2017.

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