Yes, unfortunately, Hange met their end in the manga. It was a poignant moment for fans. The circumstances leading to their death were quite intense and had a significant impact on the story.
It's fairly common. Fans often look for more content related to their favorite shows. Since 'Attack on Titan' has a large and passionate fan base, there are a lot of fanfics available. 'Aot' fans might watch (read) these fanfics to explore different scenarios that the official story didn't cover. For example, they might want to see how a certain character would react in a different situation or what would happen if a major plot event had a different outcome.
The OST lineup for the second season of Celebrating Years had already been announced. Among them, Li Jian sang the theme song " In My Lifetime," Zhou Shen sang the ending song " Excuse me," Liang Long, Liu Duanduan, Zhang Haowei, and Guo Zifan performed the promotional song " Aiya." These songs would bring more musical elements to the second season of " Celebrating Years," adding more emotions and atmosphere to the plot.
The ending of the AOT manga was quite controversial among fans. Some were satisfied, while others felt it was rushed or left many questions unanswered.