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Beethoven Virus

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description Beethoven Virus Overview

Beethoven Virus was a 2008 South Korean television series centered around an orchestra, its musicians, and individuals pursuing musical aspirations. The show featured Kim Myung-min, Lee Ji-ah, and Jang Keun-suk in its depiction of classical music life. It ran for eighteen episodes on MBC from September to November of that year.

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South Korea

help Beethoven Virus FAQ

Why is Kang Gun-woo called Maestro Kang in Beethoven Virus?

Kim Myung-min's Kang Gun-woo is an internationally respected but notoriously abrasive conductor. He is recruited to lead an orchestra assembled from professionals and struggling amateur musicians.

Are there two characters named Kang Gun-woo?

Yes. Kim Myung-min plays conductor Kang Gun-woo, while Jang Keun-suk plays a younger police officer and gifted trumpeter with the same name.

What happens to Du Ru-mi's hearing in Beethoven Virus?

Violinist Du Ru-mi learns that she has a condition threatening her hearing. She continues pursuing music while becoming emotionally entangled with both the conductor and the younger Gun-woo.

Did Kim Myung-min win awards for Beethoven Virus?

Yes. His performance as the demanding conductor received major recognition, including the Grand Prize at the 2008 MBC Drama Awards. Maestro Kang became one of the actor's best-known television roles.

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