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The Legend of Kitchen Soldier

TV·2026–2026·1 season, 12 episodes·tvN·Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama·1h·NEW·Created by Choi Ryong

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

Castfull cast & details

Park Ji-hoonPark Ji-hoonKang Sung-jaeYoon Kyung-hoYoon Kyung-hoPark Jae-youngHan Dong-heeHan Dong-heeCho Ye-rinLee Hong-naeLee Hong-naeYoon Dong-hyunLee Sang-yiLee Sang-yiHwang Seok-hoJung Woong-inJung Woong-inBaek Chun-ikKang Ha-kyungKang Ha-kyungKim Kwan-chul / Bitter KwanchulLim Ji-hoLim Ji-hoTak Mun-ik / Sweet Munik

Episodes by season

Season0112Episodes2026Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E01Episode 1May 11, 2026—Kang Seong-jae enlists in the army as a cook and receives mysterious game-like commands that appear only to him.
  2. S01E02The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E02Episode 2May 12, 2026—Facing reassignment, Seong-jae must complete a high-stakes cooking quest within 72 hours to secure his role as military cook.
  3. S01E03The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E03Episode 3May 18, 2026—Seong-jae must improvise a daring dish during a surprise inspection to save his military kitchen.
  4. S01E04The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E04Episode 4May 19, 2026—Seong-jae's culinary success lifts unit morale but triggers professional jealousy and tension after an unexpected encounter.
  5. S01E05The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E05Episode 5May 25, 2026—Stripped of his skills while on leave, Seong-jae works as a kitchen assistant to save his mother's business and discovers a secret ingredien
  6. S01E06The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E06Episode 6May 26, 2026—Seong-jae rallies the troops with an improvised arancini, but encounters danger after overhearing Captain Lee's plot.
  7. S01E07The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E07Episode 7June 1, 2026—A quest challenges Seong-jae to turn his rival, Sergeant Kim Kwan-cheol, into an ally.
  8. S01E08The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E08Episode 8June 2, 2026—Seong-jae navigates rising tensions and a sudden offer to join the officer's mess.
  9. S01E09The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E09Episode 9June 8, 2026—Seong-jae enters the officer's mess and completes a crucial quest.
  10. S01E10The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E10Episode 10June 9, 2026—Seong-jae begins his final quest and participates in a cooking competition.
  11. S01E11The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E11Episode 11June 15, 2026—Seong-jae teams up with Sergeant Yoon and Sergeant Kim, as they go head-to-head with Lee Ho-young.
  12. S01E12The Legend of Kitchen Soldier S01E12Episode 12June 16, 2026—As Seong-jae emerges as the contest winner, a brand new quest comes to light, challenging his skills once again.

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