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The Beat Goes On (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film

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Released in 2012, The Beat Goes On is a drama film directed by Byun Sung-hyun, running about 94 minutes. “When the beat is on, it is time to grab the MIC.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. RAMPAGES is a underground hip-hop band famous for its aggressive lyrics and wild rapping. As a leader Chang-dae makes all the songs and teaches Min-soo everything. Min-soo is in love with vocalist Ah-ra and together three of them pursue music, love and dream. 3 years later, everything is changed. Having dropped out of team, Min-soo signed a contract with a major label and became a popular rapper. Forgotten and lost, Chang-dae thinks Min-soo stole all of his songs. One day Min-soo contacts Chang-dae telling he is threatened by Ah-ra who claims she has a sex video of them. Now once close friends fall into doubt and jealousy.

Who’s in it. The Beat Goes On stars Bong Tae-gyu as Chang-dae, Lee Young-hoon as Min-soo, Kwak Ji-min as Ah-ra and Byun Sung-hyun as Chups.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beat Goes On page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Beat Goes On tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Beat Goes On (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beat Goes On change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Beat Goes On?
The Beat Goes On stars Bong Tae-gyu, Lee Young-hoon, Kwak Ji-min and Byun Sung-hyun.
When was The Beat Goes On released?
The Beat Goes On was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.