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The Legend of Kitchen Soldier

2026 · TV series

  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Comedy
  • Drama

Plot

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

About The Legend of Kitchen Soldier

The Legend of Kitchen Soldier (Korean: 취사병 전설이 되다) is a 2026 South Korean military comedy fantasy television series written by Choi Ryong, directed by Jo Nam-hyung, and starring Park Ji-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, Han Dong-hee, Lee Hong-nae, and Lee Sang-yi. Based on the web novel Kitchen Soldier by J Robin, the series is about Kang Seong-jae, a young man from a poor background, who enlists in the military at 22 and unexpectedly rises to become a legendary cook. It was released on TVING from May 11, to June 16, 2026, and aired on tvN every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Rakuten Viki and HBO Max in selected regions.

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Cast

  • Park Ji-hoonKang Sung-jae
  • Yoon Kyung-hoPark Jae-young
  • Han Dong-heeCho Ye-rin
  • Lee Hong-naeYoon Dong-hyun
  • Lee Sang-yiHwang Seok-ho
  • Jung Woong-inBaek Chun-ik
  • Kang Ha-kyungKim Kwan-chul / Bitter Kwanchul
  • Lim Ji-hoTak Mun-ik / Sweet Munik
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