Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: SBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.2/10
Hymn of Death
Overview
Based on a true story, the drama tells the tragic love story of Kim Woo Jin, a married stage drama writer, and Yun Shim Duk, Korea's first professional soprano, who meet while studying at Tokyo University in the 1920s. Yun Shim Duk's recording of "Death Song" became the first Korean pop song in 1926.
This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.2 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in South Korea.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Lee Jong-suk
Kim Woo-jin
Shin Hye-sun
Yoon Sim-duk
Park Sun-im
Jung Jum-hyo
Lee Ji-hoon
Hong Nan-pa
Kim Kang-hyun
Lee Seo-koo
Kim Myung-soo
Kim Sung-kyu
Kim Won-hae
Yoon Suk-ho
Hwang Young-hee
Madam Kim
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 2018-11-27
During the Japanese colonial period, married playwright Kim U-jin falls in love with soprano Yun Sim-deok, one of Korea’s notable New Women.
