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The Hymn of Death korean drama review
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The Hymn of Death
48 people found this review helpful
by gemilyhollins
Dec 7, 2018
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.0
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.5
Whilst I didn't know much about the story this drama is based on when I came to watch it, and originally I was mainly drawn in by the actors, I couldn't anticipate how much it has stayed with me.

A tragic love story from the start, the journey of Yoon Shim Deok and Kim Woo Jin was hard to watch because of their known inevitable end. However, I still found myself falling hard and becoming emotionally attached to them and their relationship, despite the barriers they faced. No matter what they did, it was obvious this was the only true end for them.

The acting from the main two leads in this I think was perfect. It wasn't over dramatised or unplayed, there were the right amount of emotion from each of them that my heart broke every time they faced a hardship.

The OST isn't incredibly memorable, however it fit perfectly with the story and style. It would have been nice if they sang 'Hymn of Death' rather than read it like a poem, but I understand why they didn't. And because they didn't, I went to do some research and listening of the song myself, which I probably wouldn't have done if it was included in the drama.

Of course this drama is a tragedy, despite this, because the drama is so short I feel I could easily watch it again just to experience its beauty all over again.

I would recommend if you're heart can take the pain of what is to come, and if you appreciate that sometimes love can be strongest in death.
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