| 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 |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Original release | |
| Network | TVING |
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 the Naver Webtoon of the same name 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 2026.
Synopsis
Kang Seong-jae, a private and cook at Gangrim Outpost, was once a top trainee who fell to sergeant. He accepts a quest to become a cook, following an unfamiliar voice, and ultimately becomes the legendary cook serving the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.
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[2]
Special appearances
- Lee Sang-yi as Captain Hwang Seok-ho
Production
Development
Produced by Studio Dragon and Studio N, the series is directed by Jo Nam-hyung, who previously co-helmed Tale of the Nine Tailed (2022) and Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (2023), and the screenplay is written by Choi Ryong, who wrote Sorry Not Sorry (2024–2025). It is based on the Naver Webtoon of the same title by J Robin.[3][1]
Casting
On February 6, 2025, Park Ji-hoon was reportedly being considered by his agency, YY Entertainment, to star as Kang Seong-jae.[3] On February 12, according to Newsen, Yoon Kyung-ho reportedly received an offer and was considering it, while Sports Kyunghyang stated that Yoon has been confirmed to appear.[4][5] As stated by SPOTV in May, Lee Sang-yi would make a special appearance in the series.[6] The casting of Park, Yoon, Han Dong-hee, and Lee Hong-nae were officially confirmed in July.[1] In that month also, Jung Woong-in joined the cast.[2] In December, L.S.Y. was confirmed to make a special appearance as a Captain Hwang Seok-ho.[7]
Filming
Principal photography commenced in 2025.[8][5]
Release
Kitchen Soldier is scheduled to premiere on TVING in 2026.[1]
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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Jo, Yeon-kyung (1 December 2025). [단독] '대세' 윤경호, 스크린 주연 우뚝 '고딩형사' 이끈다 [Exclusive: Trending actor Yoon Kyung-ho leads the big screen with "High School Detective"]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved 16 December 2025.
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