TV series
Hymn of Death
2018, Korean, on SBS.
The last song sung at the end of life.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 4 December 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Lee Jong-sukKim Woo-jin · 6 ep
- Shin Hae-sunYoon Sim-duk · 6 ep
- Park Sun-imJung Jum-hyo · 6 ep
- Lee Ji-hoonHong Nan-pa · 6 ep
- Kim Kang-hyunLee Seo-koo · 6 ep
- Kim Myung-sooKim Sung-kyu · 6 ep
- Kim Won-haeYoon Suk-ho · 6 ep
- Hwang Young-heeMadam Kim · 6 ep
- Go Bo-gyeolYoon Sung-duk · 6 ep
- Shin Jae-haYoon Ki-sung · 6 ep
- Jung Moon-sungJo Myung-hee · 6 ep
- Oh Eui-sikHong Hae-sung · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 November 2018
- Last aired
- 4 December 2018
- Network
- SBS
- Original title
- 사의찬미
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U/A 13+
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News & fan talk
What Hymn of Death is based on
Hymn of Death is based on Death Song, a 1991 film.
Film · 1991
Death Song
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Hymn of Death: quick answers
Is Hymn of Death worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Hymn of Death are there?
Hymn of Death has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Hymn of Death finished?
Yes. Hymn of Death ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Hymn of Death on?
Hymn of Death isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Hymn of Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hymn of Death is rated U/A 13+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Hymn of Death?
If you liked Hymn of Death, try Flowers in the Attic: The Origin, Lady Chatterley, The Thorn Birds.
What is Hymn of Death based on?
Hymn of Death is based on Death Song, a 1991 film.