Korean Drama Beethoven Virus

This is one of drama, starring Jang Geun Suk called Beethoven Virus.

The drama was broadcast on Korean television station MBC in 2008. Although this genre of drama and comedy romance drama is said but this is the drama of trying to introduce classical music to the public.

Drama that lasted about 18 episodes is enough to get the hearts of viewers even though at that time was pretty tight competition. This drama starring Kim Myung Min, Lee Ji Ah and Jang Geun Seok. Making pretty neat, so it's no wonder this drama won many awards. Especially Kim Myung Min who played as a maestro Kang played very well here.

Similar stories play classical music has also been made ​​in Japan which was inspired by a comic.

Summary of plot

This drama tells of a maestro, a world-class orchestra conductor named Kang Gun Woo. Because the standard is very high and without compromise he reached named Kang Ma-ae or "orchestra killer".

Fate then bringing a violinist Du Ru Mi. Du Ru Mi who work in government offices is the coordinator of the orchestra (music director) who wants to introduce classical music in his city.

Maestro Kang also had to face a young cop named as Kang Gun Woo who are good at playing the trumpet but did not realize the genius talents in music and conducting ..

All three were later involved in a love triangle.

The maestro is finally be in charge of the newly formed orchestra groups with retirees as well as amateur players with mediocre abilities which are very far from a very high standard in the world of classical music orchestra.

The cast



Kim Myung Min as Kang Gun Woo / Kang Ma Ae (Conductor)

Lee Ji Ah as Du Ru Mi (Violin / violin)

Lee Ji Ah also play in the drama as Lee Seo Jung Style

Jang Geun Suk as Kang Gun Woo (trumpet)        

Lee Soon Jae as Kim Gab Yong (Oboe), the father is often really play in the drama must have at memorized.
Hyun Jyu Ni as Ha Yi Deun (Flute), playing in the drama as Mi Jung girlfriend Iris Vic
Song Ok Sook as Jung Hee Yun (Cello), playing as Geum Ja in Smile, and SeuRi in QSD
Park Chul Min as Bae Yong Gi (trumpet)
Jung Suk Yong as Park Hyuk Kwon (Bass)
Lee Bong Gyu as Jin Man Park, Jung Hee Yun's husband
Kim Young Min as Jung Myung Hwan, conductor of world-class geniuses
Lee Han Wie as Kang Chun Bae, mayor
Award

2009 Seoul International Drama Awards: Best Picture – Mini Series Award
2009 36th Korean Broadcasting Association Awards: Best Actor Kim Myung Min
2008 21st Producers Awards of Korea: Best TV Drama
2008 The 45th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best TV Actor Kim Myung Min
2008 MBC Drama Awards: Grand Prize Kim Myung Min
2008 MBC Drama Awards: Drama of the Year Award
2008 MBC Drama Awards: Male Newcomer Award Jang Geun Suk
2008 MBC Drama Awards: Special Award PD Lee Jae Kyu
2008 MBC Drama Awards: Golden Acting Award - Supporting Actor Park Chul Min
2008 MBC Drama Awards: Golden Acting Award - Mid-level Actor Song Ok Sook
2008 MBC Drama Awards: Writer of the Year Award: Hong Jin Ah and Hong Ja Ram
2008 The 2008 grime Award: Special Award for Song In-hyuk and Hong Sung-wook
2008 The National Assembly of the Society of Popular Culture & Media Award: Most Popular Drama in 2008
2008 The 9th Broadcaster Awards: Best Performance in Broadcasting Kim Myung Min
2008 The 3rd Korean Drama Festival: Grand Prize Kim Myung Min