Are you a K-drama nut who also enjoys listening to classical music? Well, you're in luck as these Korean dramas center their plot on dramatic pieces, pianists, violinists, conductors, and breathtaking operas.
Actors and actresses in these shows dedicated their time to learn and practice the instruments and learn to read music notes for their roles. They transformed and immersed themselves into brand new characters to perfect their portrayal and make the drama realistic.
Here are must-watch K-dramas with classical musicians as their heroes/heroines.
"Beethoven Virus"
Cast: Kim Myung Min, Jang Geun Suk, and Lee Ji Ah
This classic dramas depict an exciting collaboration called "Project Orchestra" between world-renowned orchestra maestros, novices, and professionals. With their different status and experience, they clash as they work together and chase for their dreams.
"Naeil's Cantabile"
Cast: Joo Won and Shim Eun Kyung
A hit manga remake by Tomoko Ninomiya, "Naeil's Cantabile" is a romantic story of two musicians who discovered that together, they can create beautiful classical music.
"A Piece of Your Mind"
Cast: Jung Hae In and Chae Soo Bin
"A Piece of Your Mind" revolves around a classical music recording engineer who meets an inventor who tries to recreate and reprogram his undying childhood love into AI. Along the way, they discover that the famous pianists in the studio whom they assisted and cater with is the widowed husband that they tried to reprogram with. Music draws them near and love is a challenge that tears them apart.
"Do You Like Brahms"
Cast: Park Eun Bin, Kim Min Jae, Kim Sung Chul, Park Ji Hyun, Lee Yoo Jin, and Bae Da Bin
"Do You Like Brahms?" is a story of young musicians as they climb the ladder of success. Despite popularity, each one has secrets about life's sacrifices, regrets, and heartaches towards love, families, and friends. Performing was a part of their lives and the love for music helps them survive and never give up to chase for their dreams.
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