#Yun Sim Deok

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These posters are so drastically sad, just looking at them makes you realize that watching this drama will break your heart.

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Both officially died at dawn. Letting their bodies be swallowed by white waves with their lips of heart joined at last.

But both already died before they came to pier,

Both decided to die in front of the lake,

Both died while the leaves sings beneath them,

Both died on a sunny day...

just to live.

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Yun Sim-Deok − Hymn of Death

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Yun Sim-Deok (윤심덕) was born in Pyongyang in 1897, during the last year of the Josean Dynasty, the second of four children in a musically talented family. After spending a year as a primary school teacher, she went to Japan to study music under a government scholarship, becoming the first Korean to do so. She attempted to make a career as a professional singer, making her debut in 1923, however, while audiences were impressed by her powerful voice, she wasn’t able to make a living singing western songs. Instead, she became a pop singer and actress, becoming one of the very first innovators of the genre, with her song, “In Praise of Death” (사의 찬미), released posthumously, considered to be the very first Korean pop song. 

In 1926, along with her lover, Kim U-Jin, she committed suicide, jumping off of a passenger boat. She was 29. Since her death, there has been a number of media made about the tragedy, including two movies, a television series, and a musical, “Gloomy Day” (뮤지컬 「사의 찬미」), shown here, portrayed by Kwak Sun-Young (곽선영). 

Her family survived her, with her younger sister, Yun Seong-Deok, who provided the piano accompaniment for “Gloomy Day”, dying in 1970, outliving her sister by 44 years. 

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If you are missing Shin Hye-sun of Mr.Queen, check her out in the Hymn Of Death. In three episodes, the short series tells the true story of Yun Sim-deok, Korea's first ever professional soprano singer, and its name is a reference to her most famous song "In Praise Of Death." Hymn Of Death tells the story of her romance with playwright Kim U-jin, played by Lee Jong-suk. The story is so popular that it has been adapted to various mediums before Hymn of Death, including the 1991 Korean film Death Song and Han So-jin’s novel “In Praise of Death.” I loved the costumes and the casual switch between Japanese and Korean that gave the show a level of authenticity of what it was like to live under the Japanese occupation. The acting was excellent. But the story is tragic—they die to live the lives of their choosing.

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~The Hymn of Death

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청춘 - a poem inspired by “hymn of death”

Star crossed lovers they called us, dear. Out of our homes we ran into beating fear. You wrote so the world could hear again, One hand hold mine, the other a pen. Who would have known the pain I felt was so deep. My heart is aching when I am awake, when I am asleep. Who would have known a word from you would make me fall, My actions leading me towards you withal, Who would have known your smile is everything for me. Everything I need to survive, everything I need to be. Who would have known the world was against this story. All I wanted was you by my side; thus my full glory. Who would have thought the universe was against us, Our love marked as ridiculous treasonous. I lost my youth in tormented days, Falling consciously deeper into your warm gaze. Miraculously, I existed until your eyes met mine. Still unaware of the power they hold over my shine. Dancing in the dark, until the sun set low, Until I awaken from dreams painted by the morning glow. I saw the world, followed my path along, My mind full of your auras song. As my heart stayed with you, I knew my safety heaven - where I belonged to. Your words spoke lands, countries and youth, Your words were riddled, as they led the truth. The pen is mightier than the sword? The pen is all you could afford, you made it your weapon by choice, Thus, by writing you raised your voice. Is the written word a tool of power you ask? It’s all you have under this burdensome mask. The power you give will reach out to ears, People will listen once you start, even after years. But why did they ever stopped caring? Why was there no support for this pairing. Trusting. Hoping, we kept wandering around. Still hoping, still searching the ground. It became an ocean of the unweeped tear. Warm hand in mine, we jumped into cold fear. - ayla moz

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“Your unforgettable name. Deep in my heart, your name is engraved, and I long for you. You set fire to my heart. In my heart, you ignited the inextinguishable flame of love. Before your name can be forgotten, I long for you again. Oh, even at the moment of death, I shall call out your name. Even as I am living, my heart longs for you. Until the moment of death, I will long for you. You set fire to my heart. In my heart you ignited  the inextinguishable flame of love, Sim-deok.” - Kim U-jin

The Hymn of Death (Praise of Death), 2018

Based on the life story of Yun Sim-deok, Korea's first ever professional soprano singer who fell in love with a married man and an up-and-coming playwright named Kim U-jin.  Their love affair that occurs in the 1920s. An affair that choose and face death in order them to live and breath again.

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We couldn’t love in this life

Oh, to love, to love so harshly that the cuts made by any else  is overpowered by the gashes another heart -that beats similarly to yours- makes. But fear not for the blood that has bled will paint the white roses red  and the youthful love the white rose held is soaked in the blood of two who loved. 

For other forbidden lovers, they are forbidden by family and sea,  but us, we are not, but we are, but by one,  our families stand in between but there’s a train that can erase that distance. Or a bus if we want those extra moments. 

There are beaches we haven’t laughed in and there are beaches where we never will. There are words we have said, there are words we have written,  there are words we have screamed and there are words we have swallowed.  But I think the most pitiful words are the words we’ve forced to drown.

The words that dreamed of flying high and shining bright that we cradled in our palms,  we threw those same words outwards towards the dark ocean and hoped they stayed sunken. Those words that would not have survived on land, that would have been ripped to shreds,  were now given the chance to either be heard by the waves or be reincarnated into a world that accepted them. 

As a poet, you were made of words,  you were made of the lines of poetry you read, recited and remembered.  As a singer, i was made of voices, I was made of voices that sung, spoke and stunned. 

As lovers, we were made of yearning, We were made of gazes, grazes and gates.  As suicides, we were made of freedom, We were made of love, hope and choices. 

Our last choice having been each other.

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I had never been able to forget you. 💔

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As time goes by, tears stream down because of the wound that can' be healed. Not being able to bear it, I cry. But why does it sit deep as if there's a fire burning inside me? If I were a child and cried in pain, my mother would call for a physician. If I were a child, my mother would bring me cold water for my burning heart. If I were a child and was sick, a good night's sleep would wash it away. However, since I am not a child, the wound gets bigger and deeper inside. If only I were a child... By Soosan.

Kim U-jin.

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6 History Related KDramas You Need to Watch

I am a huge fan of historical Dramas. But I believe it is rather hard to find one that fits your watchlist. There are political dramas, romantic comedies and Dramas based on true Stories. Whether you like classic KDrama Plotlines or not so typically Stories I am sure you will find something on this list.

Please keep in mind that this list is only made in my opinion and from what I truly thought about these Dramas. If you have any recommendations for other dramas that fit in this list, please let me now!

*I only included the directors of the Dramas

- The Last Empress [황후의 품격] // 2018 by Joo Dong-Min

A Drama that plays in our period of time but can nonetheless be called a history drama. It displays how a monarchy would function in modern South Korea. The Story is about an unsuccessful and naive musical actress who marries the Emperor of the Korean Empire. Her character seems clumsy and featherbrained but being the main act in this drama her role is bond to change. This series starts of rather light and comedic however it'll change in later episodes as the Plot develops into an investigation storyline.

Main Actresses and Actors: Jang Na-Ra as Oh Sunny // Choi Jin-Hyuk as Na Wang-Sik // Shin Sung-Rok as Emperor Lee Hyuk

- The Tale of Nokdu [조선로코 - 녹두전] // 2019 by Kim Dong-Hwi

This Drama plays in the Joseon Dynasty and tells the story about Nokdu, a young man who wants to find the truth about his birth. On his way he disguises himself as a woman in order to enter a widow village where the answers to his questions lie. Given that this Story is a romantic comedy we also have our female lead character, a young woman living in a Kisaeng house next to the widow village. As the Plot develops, more and more interesting characters are introduced but the storyline lacks cliffhangers and overall interesting turning points. Nonetheless it's a light and fun to watch Drama.

Main Actresses and Actors: Jang Dong-Yoon as Jeon Nok-Du // Kim So-Hyun as Dong Dong-Joo // Kang Tae-Oh as Prince Neungyang

- My Country: The new Age [나의 나라] // 2019 by Kim Jin-Won

This is by far my favorite History Drama. The story revolves around two good friends but their different ranks in society leads them on two different paths. It's a story about a big revolution but it isn't the outcome that is important. This Plot has everything: Epic fighting scenes, an unbreakable friendship, an interesting plot with excellent cliffhangers and unpredictable turning points. All characters are unique and have their own plotlines which makes you even more anticipated to watch. The lead actors are well known figures and fit the two main characters perfectly.

Main Actresses and Actors: Yang Se-Jong as Seo Hwi // Woo Do-Hwan as Nam Sun-Ho // Kim Seol-Hyun as Han Hee-Jae

- Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung [신입사관 구해령] // 2019 by Kang Il-Soo & Han Hyun-Hee

A romantic drama about a rookie historian and an abandoned prince who secretly works as an author of love novels. Although it doesn't start of very interesting the many small plotlines lining to an connected end make it worth to watch till the last episode. Fans of Astro will definitely have a joy watching this cute drama, with Cha Eun-Woo as the main lead and adorable clumsy prince. But also the historical background is rather interesting as we don't see this kind of topic often. After all it's more a romantic comedy than epic story but still entertaining to watch.

Main Actresses and Actress: Cha Eun-Woo as Yi Rim // Shin Se-Kyung as Goo Hae-Ryung // Park Ki-Woong as Prince Yi Jin

- The King: Eternal Monarch [더 킹: 영원의 군자] // 2020 by Baek Sang-Hoon, Jung Ji-Hyun & Yoo Je-Won

Another modern monarchy story taking place in two parallel worlds which gives this drama fantasy vibes. The drama tells the story of detective Jeong Tae-Eul and the Emperor Lee Gon who meet each other under very interesting circumstances. Because this story takes places in different times and worlds it comes across confusing in the beginning but the heartwarming characters and love story make up for this. This drama has beautiful cinematics and interesting plot twists not to mention great actors like Lee Min-Ho and Woo Do-Hwan. In the end it's a classic romantic love Drama and less a historical piece.

Main Actresses and Actress: Lee Min-Ho as Emperor Lee Gon // Kim Go-Eun as Jeong Tae-Eul & Luna // Woo Do-Hwan as Jo Yeong & Jo Eun-Sup

- Hymn of Death [사의 찬미] // 2018 by Park Soo-Jin

Hymne of Death is based on a true story and takes place in 1920, when Korea was under Japanese Occupation. The Drama tells the tragic love story of Soprano Yun Sim-Deok and playwright Kim Woo-Jin. Going as far as calling it the Korean Romeo and Juliet this short Story is full of dramatic plotting and beautiful poetic scenes. The historical part doesn't come to short and shows us Korea in periods of change but also the harsh reality of the Japanese invasion.

Main Actress and Actor: Shin Hye-Sun as Yun Sim-Deok // Lee Jong-Suk as Kim Woo-Jin

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