Hymn of Death
“The last song sung at the end of life.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
30 min per episode
2018 – 2018
Premiered: Tue, Nov 27, 2018
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hymn of Death | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-10
Cast & Creators
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Lee Jong-suk
Kim Woo-jin
Shin Hae-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
Go Bo-gyeol
Yoon Sung-duk
Shin Jae-ha
Yoon Ki-sung
Jung Moon-sung
Jo Myung-hee
Oh Eui-sik
Hong Hae-sung
Jang Hyun-sung
Lee Yong-moon
Jang Hyuk-jin
Dauchi
Seo Dong-won
Woo-jin's Employee
Lee Jun-i
Kyosuke Tomoda
Lee Sang-yeob
Kim Hong-ki
Bae Hae-sun
Professor Ueno
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Soo-jin
Jo Soo-jin
Park Se-jun
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Soo-jin
Screenplay
Park Soo-jin
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hymn of Death
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What is Hymn of Death about?
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.
How many seasons does Hymn of Death have?
Hymn of Death comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hymn of Death?
Key cast members in Hymn of Death include Lee Jong-suk, Shin Hae-sun, Park Sun-im, Lee Ji-hoon, Kim Kang-hyun.
Who created or directed Hymn of Death?
Hymn of Death was developed and directed by Park Soo-jin.