Yoon Gyung Ho in talks to join Park Ji Hoon in upcoming novel-based K-drama 'Becoming a Cooking Sold In the game of life, we all face countless quests of choice. Kang Seong Jae, who enlisted to escape a harsh reality, one day encounters a mysterious virtual "Quest” screen to become an army cook. With each quest he clears, hidden secrets of the base, even those tied to his father's death, begin to surface. After losing his father, Kang Seong Jae enlists in the army to escape reality and soon gains a reputation as a “problem soldier.” But one day, a mysterious Army Cook Quest screen appears before his eyes. Accepting its challenges, he awakens the Eyes of the Chef and becomes the base’s ace cook. As he completes each quest, Seong Jae uncovers a dark web of military corruption. A senior sergeant at Ganglim Base, Yun Dong Hyeon is an army cook infamous for his terrible cooking and zero sense of taste. Counting down the days to discharge, his peaceful days are disrupted by Seong Jae’s arrival. Annoyed yet unable to ignore him, Dong Hyeon finds himself reluctantly helping Seong Jae clear his quests. (Source: CJ ENM) ~~ Adapted from the web novel “Becoming a Cooking Soldier Legend" (취사병 전설이 되다) by Jay Robin (제이로빈). ~~ Release dates: Mar 24, 2026 (Episode 1-2 premiere | Festival) || May 11, 2026 (TV) Edit Translation
- English
- Русский
- Français
- Português (Brasil)
- Country: South Korea
- Episodes: 12
- Airs: May 11, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026
- Airs On: Monday, Tuesday
- Original Network: TVING, tvN
- Duration: 55 min.
- Score: N/A (scored by 0 users)
- Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older
- Native Title: 취사병 전설이 되다
- Also Known As: Becoming a Cooking Soldier Legend , Chwisabyeong Jeonseoli Doeda , Kitchen Soldier , The Legendary Cook Soldier , 취사병, 전설이 되다
- Director: Jo Nam Hyung
- Genres: Food, Military, Comedy, Fantasy
Where to Watch The Legend of Kitchen Soldier
Cast & Credits
- Park Ji HoonKang Seong JaeMain Role
- Yoon Kyung HoPark Jae YeongMain Role
- Han Dong HeeCho Ye RinMain Role
- Lee Hong NaeYun Dong HyeonMain Role
- Jung Woong InBaek Chun Ik [Lieutenant colonel]Support Role
- Lee Sang YiHwang Seok Ho [Company leader]Guest Role
















