The BEST episodes of Hymn of Death

Every episode of Hymn of Death ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hymn of Death!

During the Japanese colonial period, married playwright Kim U-jin falls in love with soprano Yun Sim-deok, one of Korea’s notable New Women.

Last Updated: 7/8/2025Network: SBSStatus: Ended

8.29

17 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/4/2018

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8.13

24 votes

#2 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/27/2018

While planning to stage new Korean plays in Joseon, Kim U-jin meets music student Yun Sim-deok, who wonders why he'd risk doing so under Japanese rule.

Directors: Park Soo-jin

Writer: Jo Soo Jin

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8.05

20 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/27/2018

Directors: Park Soo-jin

Writer: Jo Soo Jin

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8.00

16 votes

#4 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/3/2018

Sim-deok wants to know about U-jin’s dream and decides to go with the theater troupe to visit his family home in Mokpo, where a surprise awaits her.

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7.94

16 votes

#5 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/4/2018

U-jin's family finds he hasn’t come home. Sim-deok gets a recording contract and U-jin resolves to live for his writing -- and for the woman he loves.

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7.50

20 votes

#6 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/3/2018

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