
Kim Woo Jin is a stage drama writer while Korea is under Japanese occupation. He is married, but he falls in love with Yun Shim Deok. Shim Deok is the first Korean soprano. She records the song “Praise of Death” which becomes the first Korean pop song in 1926. Woo Jin and Shim Deok's fate ends tragically. ~~ Based on the true story of Kim Woo Jin and Yun Shim Deok.
Synopsis: MyDramaList
The Hymn of Death is a Korean drama from 2018 that aired on SBS, with 6 episodes. It mixes music, historical and romance. It stars Lee Jong Suk and Shin Hae Sun and is directed by Park Soo Jin. Its story tags include Forbidden Love, Based on a True Story and Miniseries. If you enjoyed it, try The Musical or About Time.
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