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Hymn of Death (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Series · ★ 8.3

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Released in 2018, Hymn of Death is a drama series.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. Hymn of Death stars Lee Jong-suk as Kim Woo-jin, Shin Hae-sun as Yoon Sim-duk, Park Sun-im as Jung Jum-hyo and Lee Ji-hoon as Hong Nan-pa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Hymn of Death sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hymn of Death page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hymn of Death tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hymn of Death (2018)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hymn of Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Hymn of Death worth watching?
Hymn of Death holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Hymn of Death?
Hymn of Death stars Lee Jong-suk, Shin Hae-sun, Park Sun-im, Lee Ji-hoon and Kim Kang-hyun.
When was Hymn of Death released?
Hymn of Death was released in 2018.