Kitchen Soldier
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Kitchen Soldier (Korean: Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) 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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Main
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- Jung Woong-in as Baek Chun-ik[2]
Special appearances
[edit | edit source]- Lee Sang-yi as Captain Hwang Seok-ho
Production
[edit | edit source]Development
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Principal photography commenced in 2025.[8][5]
Release
[edit | edit source]Kitchen Soldier is scheduled to premiere on TVING in 2026.[1]
References
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External links
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- Upcoming South Korean television series
- 2026 South Korean television series debuts
- Korean-language television shows
- South Korean military television series
- South Korean comedy television series
- Television series by Studio Dragon
- Television series by Studio N (Naver)
- Television shows based on South Korean webtoons
- TVING original programming