The Legend of Kitchen Soldier
| The Legend of Kitchen Soldier | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 취사병 전설이 되다 |
| Lit. | Becoming a Cooking Soldier Legend |
| RR | Chwisabyeong jeonseori doeda |
| MR | Ch'wisabyŏng chŏnsŏri toeda |
| Genre | Military comedy[1] |
| Based on | Kitchen Soldier by J Robin |
| Written by | Choi Ryong |
| Directed by | Jo Nam-hyung |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Koo Bon-choon[2] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Original release | |
| Network | TVING |
The Legend of Kitchen Soldier (Korean: 취사병 전설이 되다) is an upcoming South Korean military comedy television series written by Choi Ryong, directed by Jo Nam-hyung, and starring Park Ji-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, Han Dong-hee, and Lee Hong-nae. Based on Naver webtoon 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 20 and unexpectedly rises to become a legendary cook. It is scheduled to premiere on TVING in May 2026.
Synopsis
Kang Seong-jae enlists in the military to escape harsh reality, but a mysterious virtual "quest" system appears during his service, transforming him into a legendary cook serving the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. He completes missions across the base, from cookhouse to training grounds, uncovering the unit's hidden problems. Armed with kitchen implements, his unconventional military path unfolds.
Cast and characters
Main
- Park Ji-hoon as Kang Seong-jae[1]
- A top-performing trainee turned soldier under special observation who gets transferred to Gangrim Post.
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Park Jae-young[1]
- A sergeant.
- Han Dong-hee as Cho Ye-rin[1]
- The outpost commander.
- Lee Hong-nae as Yoon Dong-hyeon[1]
- The head cook at Gangrim Outpost who is largely blamed for the decline of the dining hall's food quality due to his inability to taste.
Supporting
- Jung Woong-in as Baek Chun-ik[3]
Special appearances
- Lee Sang-yi as Captain Hwang Seok-ho[4]
Production
Development
Based on the Naver webtoon Kitchen Soldier by J Robin., Jo Nam-hyung, who co-helmed Tale of the Nine Tailed (2022) and Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (2023), was attached to direct, and the screenplay is written by Choi Ryong, who wrote Sorry Not Sorry (2024–2025), while Studio Dragon and Studio N jointly managed the production.[5][1]
Casting
On February 6, 2025, Park Ji-hoon was reportedly being considered to star by his agency, YY Entertainment[5] According to Newsen on February 12, Yoon Kyung-ho received an offer and was considering it, while Sports Kyunghyang stated that his casting had been confirmed.[6][7] Three months later, SPOTV reported that Lee Sang-yi would make a special appearance.[8] Park, Yoon, Han Dong-hee, and Lee Hong-nae were officially confirmed to lead the series by July 2025, with Jung Woong-in joining the cast.[1][3]
Filming
Principal photography commenced in July 2025 and wrapped up after 8 months.[9]
Release
The Legend of Kitchen Soldier is scheduled to premiere on TVING in the first half of 2026.[1][10] In February 2026, the series has received an official invitation to '2026 Series Mania' in France, marking its global debut.[11] The next month, the series was set to premiere in May 2026.[12]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Kim, Mi-ji (7 July 2025). 박지훈→윤경호, '취사병 전설이 되다' 캐스팅 확정...내년 티빙 공개 [Park Ji-hoon → Yoon Kyung-ho confirmed for 'Becoming a Cooking Soldier Legend' to be released on TVING next year]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ @Movie Closer; (29 January 2026). 티빙과 tvN에서 동시방영 될 예정인 <취사병 전설이 되다>의 음악작업이 진 행 중에 있습니다. [Music work for <Kitchen Soldier>, which is scheduled to be broadcast simultaneously on Tving and tvN, is in progress.] (in Korean). South Korea. Retrieved 31 January 2026 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b Lee, Jeong-yeon (22 July 2025). 정웅인, '취사병 전설이 되다' 중령으로 합류 [Jung Woong-in joins the cast of "Becoming a Cooking Legend" as a lieutenant colonel]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Kim, Yu-jin (1 December 2025). 이상이, '고급 입맛' 미식가 된다...'취사병 전설이 되다' 특별 출연 확정 [공식] [Official: Lee Sang-yi becomes a gourmet with a sophisticated palate... Confirmed to make a special appearance on "Becoming a Cooking Legend"]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ a b Yoon, Su-yeon (6 February 2025). [단독] 박지훈, 이번엔 취사병 변신.."'취사병 전설이 되다' 출연 검토" (종합) [Exclusive: Park Ji-hoon transforms into a cook this time... Considering appearance on 'Becoming a Cook Legend']. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Bae, Hyo-joo (12 February 2025). '중증외상센터' 윤경호, 병원 다음은 군대? "'취사병 전설이 되다' 검토 중" [Yoon Kyung-ho, a member of the "Severe Trauma Center," is considering military service after the hospital. Considering to appear]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Lee, Da-won (12 February 2025). [단독] '유림핑' 윤경호, 이번엔 '취사병'이다 [Exclusive] Yoon Kyung-ho, a former "Yullimping" star, is now a "cooking soldier"]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (8 May 2025). [단독]이상이, 소속사 이적 후 겹경사...'취사병 전설이 되다' 치트키 된다 [Exclusive] Lee Sang-yi's double whammy after switching agencies... Becoming a "cooking legend" becomes a cheat key]. SPOTV (in Korean). Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Park, Hye-jin (4 March 2026). 박지훈, '취사병' 크랭크업…"곤룡포 벗고, 군복 입는다" [Park Ji-hoon wraps filming for The Legendary of Kitchen Soldier... "Taking off the royal robe and donning a military uniform"]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ Park, Jin-young (13 February 2026). "박지훈 연기 경이로워"⋯'취사병 전설이 되다', 시리즈 마니아 공식초청 ["Park Ji-hoon's acting is phenomenal"... Kitchen Soldier: Official invitation to series fans]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Naman, Ramachandran (12 February 2026). "CJ ENM's 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' Heads to Series Mania". Variety. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Park, Ro-sa (3 March 2026). '취사병' 원작자, 박지훈 캐스팅에…"평생 운 다 썼다" [The original author of The Legendary of Kitchen Soldier said he'd cried all his life over casting Park Ji-hoon]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 3 March 2026.