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The Legend of Kitchen Soldier

The Legend of Kitchen Soldier
★ 8.5/10•2026•15•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Comedy•Drama
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In the game of life, we all face countless quests of choice.

A plastic-spoon man is on his way to becoming a legendary army cook—uncovering dark secrets within the base through his cooking skills.

Cho Nam-hyung · Director

Choi Ryong · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageKO
First Air DateMay 11, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E158m

Episode 1

Kang Seong-jae enlists in the army as a cook and receives mysterious game-like commands that appear only to him.

May 11, 2026

Episode 2 - Episode 2E260m

Episode 2

Facing reassignment, Seong-jae must complete a high-stakes cooking quest within 72 hours to secure his role as military cook.

May 12, 2026

Episode 3 - Episode 3E360m

Episode 3

Seong-jae must improvise a daring dish during a surprise inspection to save his military kitchen.

May 18, 2026

Episode 4 - Episode 4E457m

Episode 4

Seong-jae's culinary success lifts unit morale but triggers professional jealousy and tension after an unexpected encounter.

May 19, 2026

Episode 5 - Episode 5E558m

Episode 5

Stripped of his skills while on leave, Seong-jae works as a kitchen assistant to save his mother's business and discovers a secret ingredient.

May 25, 2026

Episode 6 - Episode 6E658m

Episode 6

Seong-jae rallies the troops with an improvised arancini, but encounters danger after overhearing Captain Lee's plot.

May 26, 2026

Episode 7 - Episode 7E761m

Episode 7

A quest challenges Seong-jae to turn his rival, Sergeant Kim Kwan-cheol, into an ally.

Jun 1, 2026

Episode 8 - Episode 8E860m

Episode 8

Seong-jae navigates rising tensions and a sudden offer to join the officer's mess.

Jun 2, 2026

Episode 9 - Episode 9E952m

Episode 9

Seong-jae enters the officer's mess and completes a crucial quest.

Jun 8, 2026

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1054m

Episode 10

Seong-jae begins his final quest and participates in a cooking competition.

Jun 9, 2026

Episode 11 - Episode 11E1156m

Episode 11

Seong-jae teams up with Sergeant Yoon and Sergeant Kim, as they go head-to-head with Lee Ho-young.

Jun 15, 2026

Episode 12 - Episode 12E1254m

Episode 12

As Seong-jae emerges as the contest winner, a brand new quest comes to light, challenging his skills once again.

Jun 16, 2026

Actors

Park Ji-hoon

Park Ji-hoon

Kang Sung-jae

Yoon Kyung-ho

Yoon Kyung-ho

Park Jae-young

Han Dong-hee

Han Dong-hee

Cho Ye-rin

Lee Hong-nae

Lee Hong-nae

Yoon Dong-hyun

Lee Sang-yi

Lee Sang-yi

Hwang Seok-ho

Jung Woong-in

Jung Woong-in

Baek Chun-ik

Kang Ha-kyung

Kang Ha-kyung

Kim Kwan-chul / Bitter Kwanchul

Lim Ji-ho

Lim Ji-ho

Tak Mun-ik / Sweet Munik

Kang Jun-kyu

Kang Jun-kyu

Joo Sang-wook / Sour Sangwook

Lee Sang-jun

Lee Sang-jun

Cha Seung-woo / Spicy Seungwoo

Han Min

Han Min

Lee Min-gu

Park So-ri

Park So-ri

Heo Ran-hee

Jeon So-young

Jeon So-young

Jeong Mi-na

Seo Jeong-yeon

Seo Jeong-yeon

Gong Su-yeon

Choi Deok-moon

Choi Deok-moon

Kang Il-yong

Kim Moon-gi

Kim Moon-gi

Pyo Ji-young / Salty Jiyoung

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