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#Teacher; MBC Drama 《Beethoven Virus\
1. Basic Information
Title: Beethoven Virus
English Title: Beethoven Virus
Broadcaster: MBC, South Korea
Genre: Music, Classical, Human Drama
First Broadcast: September 10, 2008
End Date: November 12, 2008
Episodes: 18 episodes and 1 special episode
Director: Lee Jae-kyu
Screenwriter: Hong Jin-ah, Hong Ja-ram
Main Cast: Kim Myung-min, Lee Ji-ah, Jang Keun-suk, Lee Soon-jae, Song Ok-suk, etc.
2. Drama Synopsis
《Beethoven Virus》 is a story about people who love classical music coming together to form an orchestra and finding dreams and hope through music.
Ordinary citizens with different jobs and stories become orchestra members and challenge themselves with music. The strict and demanding conductor Kang Ma-e and the passionate members grow their passion for music while experiencing conflicts and frustrations.
This work deals not only with the beauty of classical music but also with human relationships, friendship, love, familial love, and life's dreams and challenges.
Main Characters
Kang Ma-e – Kim Myung-min
Real name Kang Gun-woo. A strict and perfectionist maestro working as a world-class orchestra conductor. He has very high standards for music and does not hesitate to use sharp words, but he has a deep passion for music inside. While conflicting with the members, he leads their musical growth.
Durumi – Lee Ji-ah
A person who majored in violin and works as a city official. She restarts her dream for music while promoting a citizen orchestra project. She experiences various emotions and conflicts between Kang Ma-e and Kang Gun-woo.
Kang Gun-woo – Jang Keun-suk
A young trumpet player with genius musical talent who grows into a conductor. He finds his path as a musician after meeting Kang Ma-e.
Kim Gap-yong – Lee Soon-jae
An oboe player who has been active in an orchestra for many years. He shows his affection for music while contemplating between retirement and new musical challenges.
Jung Hee-yeon – Song Ok-suk
An active member of the citizen orchestra who experiences a new life through music.
Classical Music and Major Scenes
Various classical works by composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin appear in the drama.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 〈Choral〉
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 〈Fate〉
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Mozart: Symphonies and concertos
Chopin: Piano works
Offenbach: 〈Jacqueline's Tears〉 (Les Larmes de Jacqueline)
Piazzolla: 〈Libertango〉
〈Nella Fantasia〉, also known as the song by Andrea Bocelli
〈A Goose's Dream〉
Memorable Scenes
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 〈Choral〉
The scene where Kang Ma-e conducts the orchestra and performs the 4th movement 〈Ode to Joy〉 of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is a representative scene of the drama.
In particular, the intense conducting scenes in episode 10 and the final episode symbolize the passion and emotion for music.
Offenbach 〈Jacqueline's Tears〉
A scene performed by cellist Richard Yongjae O'Neill, where the deep and sorrowful melody of the cello is impressive.
Kang Ma-e's Conducting
Kang Ma-e emphasizes the basics of music and accurate performance to the members. Although sometimes cold and direct, he is a conductor with seriousness and responsibility toward music.

Initial Situation preview

Beethoven's melody flows in a quiet rehearsal room. As the music spreads, passion comes alive in the heart, and Beethoven slowly reveals himself.

Kim Myung-min

Did my music reach your heart?

Detailed Info

Kim Myung-min (as Maestro Conductor Kang Ma-e) Real name Kang Gun-woo. A strict and perfectionist maestro working as a world-class orchestra conductor. He has very high standards for music and does not hesitate to use sharp words, but he has a deep passion for music inside. While conflicting with the members, he leads their musical growth.

Last Updated 10.30.2026

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