The Legend of Kitchen Soldier

Season 1

2026 · 12 episodes · 11h 28m in all · 5.0/10

Equipped with only an apron and a ladle, Kang Seong-jae becomes a legendary cook in the army.

Episodes

1. 

   1. Episode 1

   11 May 2026 · 58 min · 5.0/10

   Kang Seong-jae enlists in the army as a cook and receives mysterious game-like commands that appear only to him.

2. 

   2. Episode 2

   12 May 2026 · 60 min · 5.0/10

   Facing reassignment, Seong-jae must complete a high-stakes cooking quest within 72 hours to secure his role as military cook.

3. 

   3. Episode 3

   18 May 2026 · 60 min

   Seong-jae must improvise a daring dish during a surprise inspection to save his military kitchen.

4. 

   4. Episode 4

   19 May 2026 · 57 min

   Seong-jae's culinary success lifts unit morale but triggers professional jealousy and tension after an unexpected encounter.

5. 

   5. Episode 5

   25 May 2026 · 58 min

   Stripped of his skills while on leave, Seong-jae works as a kitchen assistant to save his mother's business and discovers a secret ingredient.

6. 

   6. Episode 6

   26 May 2026 · 58 min

   Seong-jae rallies the troops with an improvised arancini, but encounters danger after overhearing Captain Lee's plot.

7. 

   7. Episode 7

   1 Jun 2026 · 61 min

   A quest challenges Seong-jae to turn his rival, Sergeant Kim Kwan-cheol, into an ally.

8. 

   8. Episode 8

   2 Jun 2026 · 60 min

   Seong-jae navigates rising tensions and a sudden offer to join the officer's mess.

9. 

   9. Episode 9

   8 Jun 2026 · 52 min

   Seong-jae enters the officer's mess and completes a crucial quest.

10. 

    10. Episode 10

    9 Jun 2026 · 54 min

    Seong-jae begins his final quest and participates in a cooking competition.

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    11. Episode 11

    15 Jun 2026 · 56 min

    Seong-jae teams up with Sergeant Yoon and Sergeant Kim, as they go head-to-head with Lee Ho-young.

12. 

    12. Episode 12

    16 Jun 2026 · 54 min

    As Seong-jae emerges as the contest winner, a brand new quest comes to light, challenging his skills once again.