The tvN Korean drama The Legend of Kitchen Soldier explores military life, friendship, survival and hidden corruption within the army through a mix of comedy and fantasy. Curious to know more about the series? Here are all the details of the K-drama The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, including its plot, cast and complete episode release schedule.
Directed by Jo Nam-hyung, the 2026 K-drama follows the story of Kang Seong-jae, a young man who joins the military to escape his painful reality after losing his father. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when, one day, a mysterious quest window appears in front of him, pushing him to complete missions that slowly uncover dark secrets hidden within the military base.
How many episodes are there in the K-drama The Legend of Kitchen Soldier?
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The series consists of 12 episodes.
Complete episode release schedule of The Legend of Kitchen Soldier
New episodes drop weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays on HBO Max. Find the complete release schedule below:
- Episode 1 – 11 May 2026 (Out now)
- Episode 2 – 12 May 2026 (Out now)
- Episode 3 – 18 May 2026
- Episode 4 – 19 May 2026
- Episode 5 – 25 May 2026
- Episode 6 – 26 May 2026
- Episode 7 – 1 June 2026
- Episode 8 – 2 June 2026
- Episode 9 – 8 June 2026
- Episode 10 – 9 June 2026
- Episode 11 – 15 June 2026
- Episode 12 (Finale) – 16 June 2026
Who is in the cast of The Legend of Kitchen Soldier?
The series stars Park Ji-hoon as Kang Seong-jae, Yoon Kyung-ho as Park Jae-yeong, Han Dong-hee as Cho Ye-rin, and Lee Hong-nae as Yun Dong-hyeon.
The supporting cast includes Jung Woong-in as Baek Chun-ik and Kim Mun-gi as Pyo Ji-yong.
What is the plot of the K-drama?
The story follows Kang Seong-jae, a troubled recruit who enters military service carrying emotional scars from his father’s death. Initially labelled a “problem soldier”, his fate changes after he encounters a mysterious virtual quest system that guides him towards becoming an army cook.
As Seong-jae completes increasingly difficult cooking missions, he gains extraordinary culinary abilities and rises through the ranks as the base’s top cook. At the same time, he slowly uncovers corruption and hidden truths connected to both the military base and his father’s past.
Is there a trailer for the series?
Yes, there is. Watch the trailer below:
Watch The Legend of Kitchen Soldier on HBO Max in Malaysia.
(Hero and featured image: Courtesy HBO Max/Instagram)
Note : The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.