Choir of God

Choir of God (2025)

신의악단

From deep silence, a new harmony rises!

North Korea, facing international sanctions, seeks assistance from a Hungarian NGO to build churches in Pyongyang as a way to bypass the sanctions. The NGO proposes organizing a revival meeting with international Choir organizations, leading the Ministry of 5 Securities to apprehend believers. The "Victory Orchestra," a replacement ensemble, is actually composed of underground Choir members. As they sing hymns openly for the first time, their true identity as underground believers is revealed, creating moments of laughter, tears, and emotion.

Date of release
2025-12-31
TMDB
6.8 / 10 (4)
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Drama, Music
Director
Kim Hyung-hyup

Casting

Interesting facts

Choir of God (Korean: 신의악단) is a 2025 South Korean musical drama film directed by Kim Hyung-hyup. Based on a true story, it features an ensemble cast led by Park Si-hoo and Jeong Jin-woon. Distributed by CJ CGV, the film was released in South Korea on December 31, 2025.

Production

The screenplay is based on a draft by Kim Hwang-sung, with later adaptations incorporating input from a North Korean defector to ensure linguistic and cultural accuracy. The narrative draws partial inspiration from the construction of Chilgol Church in Pyongyang and historical religious exchanges in North Korea during the 1990s.

Filming took place in Mongolia over approximately six weeks beginning in February 2024, under extreme winter conditions.

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