The Hymn of Death

the charecters were so utterly beautiful.

This drama is the definition of "short and sweet". It's about rebelling, not only against society and government, but also family. It felt like an inspiring drama about two characters who wanted to take control of their lives and do what their heart pleases than the people around them. The adultery part was a bit icky for me, but the circumstantial effect of the time period made it so that i could overlook it.

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WOW. A short but emotional watch. Will make you feel things and think about what it means to live within the span of 3 hours.

Backdrop of 1920's Japanese-occupied Joseon. A couple that cannot be together. Beautiful and mature acting by Lee Jong Suk and Shin Hye Sun. Can't believe this was made in the same year as 30 but 17 lol -- she feels so different there.

The soundtrack is melodic and really adds to the storytelling. The cinematography also handled important moments in an elegant and meaningful way. I would recommend this to anyone who has 3 hours to spare and wants some feels.

PS: Just found out after watching the full drama that it's a true story, up to the very last moment. It makes my heart break even more :(

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I always have a room for historical kdrama during Japanese occupation (not so saeguk, i guess?). So, this one is kind of good for me. Like the other dramas with this kind of time setting, it usually ends with tragic story line, but thats also what makes those dramas memorable and loved.
Hymn of Death is basically portraying a tragic love story between a stage drama director and a classical singer. The situation is hard during that time, it made them so hard to be together (especially Woojin is a married man). The ending was also kind of tearjerking... it was painful and sad that they had to chose to end their life together. Overall, i really love the story (it is based on true story) and the execution of makin this drama. Good job!

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For starters, I only got intrigued with this drama because of Lee Jong Suk (well, who can’t resist his dramas anyway). I thought the drama will revolve around their love in the midst of rebellion but I only got an affair where they always long for each other. The drama is too short to fully express their feelings for each other.

The actors didn’t lack emotion but I found myself commenting on how they were just merely acting and not being so immersed on their characters. However, after I did a rewatch I was really moved by Hye Sun and Jong Suk's compelling performance that I probably overlooked on my first watch.

Overall, I still like how the writer recreated the life of the soprano artist. Jong Suk is still one of the versatile actors I have watched and it hurts my heart how this is his second to the last drama before entering enlisting.

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I finished this drama and I felt like I lost something and I couldn't find it. It's a sad story narrated in a beautiful way and sure, it'll get to your feelings and if you're like me you'll probably cry- a lot, but still, there's something missing. I think this should've been a longer drama; 6 episodes that last half an hour aren't enough to tell the story with detail, and that's exactly my problem with it.

We eot to know a little about the characters but, do we really get to know them in a personal way? I don't think so. We just see them fall in love (this ain't a spoiler) and how they handle it, we get to see a piece of their personality but not the rest of it, and that in the end is what makes me give it the rate I'm giving it.

For me a 7.5 rate is good, though. I really enjoyed this drama and I couldn't get my ass off my bed until I finished it. It drags you in and handles to keep you hooked. There are a lot of emotional scenes and that's what I liked the most. The acting is amazing and I have to say this is my favorite Lee Jong Suk performance by far. There is a scene (you'll recognize it) where his feelings seem to trespass the screen and go straight to your heart.

Overall, this is a really good and emotional drama. It could've been better, yes, but it's enough like it is. Definitely should give it a watch.

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A Drama You Can't Forget

Everything about this drama was told beautifully, the acting was amazing, the story was sooo beautiful but soo sad you just know straight away that their story was going to end tragically.
I've haven't gotten over the story I always rewatch the drama or edits, this drama is something you just can't forget this drama.

The fact that this is based on the tragic true story of Korea's first professional soprano singer Yun Sim-Deok and her romance with playwright Kim U-Jin, at least they are together in heaven. I found the song she was known for and you can hear how haunting her voice is.

I love dramas that are set in the Japanese colonial period rather than the modern time as it gives you more of an understanding why the characters did what they did.
The story has a powerful meaning in it suggesting that life isn't always a fairytale
When they danced on the ship deck Sim Deok wearing the hat that U Jin bought her, them wearing their best dress, the way they were holding each others hands while they took their own life is so emotional the fact you can hear their bodies hitting the water.

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rip gg

The strongest points of this series are the scenery, costumes and classical music and songs used as soundtrack. It's all just beautiful.

The second strongest is the acting from FL, which was just amazing. You could feel her emotions in every little movement.

The mid point is the story. I know it was based on real life events, but I can't help but think that the main characters (especially the guy) could have avoided all of that if they made better, smarter choices along the way. However, once they arrived at certain point, I understand why they would prefer to rest rather then struggle and suffer more.

And the low point is the ML's acting which was wooden and completely failed to capture the emotional complexity of his character. I think he was cast for his face alone.

It is worth noting that I could immediately tell which characters are korean and which are japanese even before their nationalities were stated from the way they spoke japanese. Koreans kinda chained the words together like in korean language, while japanese made proper pauses between syllabes and words. I appreciate this detail.

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"Pela primeira e última vez na minha vida, eu quero viver do meu jeito. Mesmo que essa vida signifique a morte, assim você também poderá descansar em paz... ao meu lado."

The Hymn of Death se passa entre 1921 e 1926, um período em que Joseon estava sob domínio do Japão. Desde o início, a obra estabelece um clima pesado, com a juventude lutando pela liberdade, cenas de tirania e um sentimento de opressão constante. É nesse cenário que acompanhamos a história de Kim Woo-jin, um estudante de literatura cujo sonho de liberdade está fadado ao fracasso antes mesmo de começar. Após os estudos, ele será obrigado a trabalhar na empresa da família, seguindo um destino que nunca escolheu. Paralelamente, conhecemos Yun Sim-deok, uma talentosa cantora lírica cujo sonho de carreira é sufocado por sua realidade financeira e um escândalo que mancha sua reputação na Coreia.

Os dois se conhecem no Japão e se apaixonam enquanto estudam. No entanto, o relacionamento é impossível desde o início. Kim Woo-jin pertence a uma família rica e já está casado, em um matrimônio imposto por seu pai. O breve período em que pode estudar literatura no Japão representa um raro respiro para sua alma, ainda mais depois de encontrar Yun Sim-deok, que nunca havia experimentado o amor antes dele. Ela, por sua vez, se tornou a primeira soprano de Joseon e uma das pioneiras da música pop coreana, mas sua vida sempre esteve presa às imposições sociais e econômicas. Diante de uma sociedade que não lhes permite viver esse amor, os dois tomam a decisão trágica de se jogar juntos de um navio, encerrando suas vidas de forma definitiva.

O drama possui uma delicadeza e sutileza na construção de sua história e personagens principais. Ambos são profundos dentro do que a narrativa propõe, e a abordagem melancólica combina bem com o tom da obra. No entanto, por se tratar de um drama curto, ele deixa de explorar elementos que poderiam enriquecer a experiência, como as peças de teatro de Woo-jin, a carreira de Sim-deok e os demais personagens. Essa superficialidade é compreensível dentro da limitação de tempo, mas ainda assim, enfraquece a imersão na história.

A trilha sonora é muito boa, mas o grande destaque fica para a fotografia, que é espetacular e ajuda a criar a atmosfera melancólica necessária para a narrativa. Ainda assim, o que impede The Hymn of Death de receber uma nota maior é a falta de peso e carga dramática suficientes para dar impacto à história. Apesar das atuações serem competentes, não consegui sentir verdadeiramente o peso emocional que os protagonistas carregavam, o que enfraquece o impacto final.

No fim, The Hymn of Death tem qualidades técnicas notáveis e uma história com potencial, mas sua curta duração e falta de profundidade emocional fazem com que a experiência seja menos marcante do que poderia ser. É um drama que toca em temas fortes, como o amor impossível e a opressão social, mas sem explorá-los com toda a intensidade que mereciam.

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O melhor drama histórico, trágico, fatal e apaixonante que existe.

"Passionately, I listened to the curses put on my fate
She was the only safe heaven in my life besieged by the devil" — Entry of Kim Woo-Jin's journal "Trace of Heart", November 26, 1921.

De longe, o meu drama favorito de todos os tempos. A sensibilidade e a história que traz consigo foi de tamanha importância para mim que não pude evitar de captar cada emoção em cada cena, cada detalhe desse baseado em fatos reais que posteriormente iria pesquisar sobre, até hoje me impressiono o quão significativo e reconfortante esse dorama se tornou para mim.
Confesso que a protagonização do Lee Jong-Suk chamou a minha atenção, mas ao ver a história não pude evitar de me apegar também à Shin Hye-Sun.
O amor de Woo-Jin e Shim-deok tem o plot perfeito para conquistar alguém como eu e claro que repeti umas três vezes esses meros três episódios, além também das inúmeras vezes que reassisti minhas cenas favoritas e as OST's lembrando de como foi gostoso assisti-lo pela primeira vez.
Sempre terá um espaço especial em minha memória e o apego que sinto realmente é único.

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The hymn of death

Lloré viéndolo y lloré más sabiendo es es basado en hechos reales.

Es muy cortito, pero pasan muchas cosas en todo momento. Conoces a los protagonistas, les garras cariño y empatizas mucho con ellos.

Eso hace que el final duela mucho y que puedas comprender su decisión.

Es un drama muy emotivo, duele y definitivamente te llega al corazón.

Me gustó mucho, lo vi por Lee Jong Suk y como siempre, sus actuaciones son muy buenas. Es un historia muy emotiva que nos hace conocer la historia de dos personas que se amaron mucho y fueron superadas por todo lo que ocurría en esos tiempos.

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Belissima atuação

Eu não sei como começar.
Quero primeiro parabenizar os atores. Foi de uma entrega muito linda e mesmo sabendo a tragédia que envolvia tudo você torce para que eles consigam ficar juntos. A atriz que fez a Sim Deok foi incrível! Ele falando que anseia pela morte para viver. Eu me arrepiei toda, é de partir o coração mas você entende a escolha deles. É realmente muito lindo. Estou emocionadissima. Parabéns!
As músicas com melodia triste compõe o cénario que os acompanha, deles não poderem ficar juntos, senti falta de saber como a família dos dois ficaram ao saber do suícidio. Mas a história é bem intensa e passa rapido que você nem percebe.

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