Underplayed Gems

The Legend of Kitchen Soldier (2026)

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Original title
취사병 전설이 되다
Directed by
Jo Nam Hyung
Cast
Park Ji Hoon, Lee Hong Nae, Yoon Kyung Ho, Han Dong Hee, Lee Sang Yi, Kang Ha Kyung, Im Ji Ho, Kang Joon Kyu
Genre
fantasy television series, military comedy film
Country
South Korea
Length
1 season, 12 episodes
Rated
15
Rating
8.5 of 10 from 20 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young man from a poor background joins the military at age 22 and unexpectedly becomes a legendary cook. The series follows his rise through the kitchen and the challenges he faces along the way.

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What happens

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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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