In the game of life, we all face countless quests of choice.
A plastic-spoon man is on his way to becoming a legendary army cook—uncovering dark secrets within the base through his cooking skills.
The Legend of Kitchen Soldier (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 5.0
Air date: 2026-05-11
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: Kang Seong-jae enlists in the army as a cook and receives mysterious game-like commands that appear only to him.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 5.0
Air date: 2026-05-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Facing reassignment, Seong-jae must complete a high-stakes cooking quest within 72 hours to secure his role as military cook.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2026-05-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Seong-jae must improvise a daring dish during a surprise inspection to save his military kitchen.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2026-05-19
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: Seong-jae's culinary success lifts unit morale but triggers professional jealousy and tension after an unexpected encounter.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2026-05-25
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2026-05-26
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: Seong-jae rallies the troops with an improvised arancini, but encounters danger after overhearing Captain Lee's plot.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2026-06-01
Runtime: 61 min
Overview: A quest challenges Seong-jae to turn his rival, Sergeant Kim Kwan-cheol, into an ally.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2026-06-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Seong-jae navigates rising tensions and a sudden offer to join the officer's mess.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2026-06-08
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Seong-jae enters the officer's mess and completes a crucial quest.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2026-06-09
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Seong-jae begins his final quest and participates in a cooking competition.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2026-06-15
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: Seong-jae teams up with Sergeant Yoon and Sergeant Kim, as they go head-to-head with Lee Ho-young.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2026-06-16
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: As Seong-jae emerges as the contest winner, a brand new quest comes to light, challenging his skills once again.
Seasons
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