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THE LEGEND OF KITCHEN SOLDIER

REPUBLIC OF KOREA ARMY

Born in 2004.

BEST TRAINEE PRIVATE KANG SEONG-JAE

Wait a second.

"The Best Trainee"?

Is that right?

Well, look at that.

We finally got an ace, huh?

Private Kang Seong-jae. Thank you.

Well.

You've got a good voice and you're good-looking too.

Back in school, you must've...

- Wait, a cat! - Huh? What?

What was that?

Hey! What if you scratch up

our new recruit?

- Oh, I'm sorry. - Drive carefully.

Be gentle.

Right?

Good grief.

Gosh.

The Best Trainee.

Looking back, my life has always been

a fierce battle.

The villains would attack at any time and any place

and I was often overwhelmed

by the sheer number of enemies.

But who am I?

A strong warrior of the Republic of Korea

and its strong army!

This war-like life...

has finally made me into the ultimate warrior...

Private Kang Seong-jae!

Hey.

What do you make of this situation?

This seems very wrong, sir.

Right?

It's not just because I'm an old fart, is it?

No, not at all, sir.

Kids these days sleep so soundly

without a care in the world.

EPISODE 1

GANGLIM

All right.

This is your home now.

Got it?

Fourth Company, First Battalion.

60th Regiment, 29th Division.

Ganglim Post.

The air is amazing, isn't it?

We've even had guys cure their eczema here.

Well, since you're the Best Trainee, so I'm not worried...

But still, military life

with people from all over...

Hey!

Snap out of it.

If you do that again

I'll reach my limit.

Yes, I understand.

Let's go.

Welcome to Ganglim Post.

Salute! Welcome back, sir!

Hey, Tak!

So.

Are you happy to finally have a subordinate?

I'll have to put him through a test

and size him up first, sir.

Hey, you jerk!

Come on.

At boot camp

he was the Best Trainee. A real ace.

What happened at boot camp

doesn't mean anything out here, sir.

Darn, this punk. You're already...

You're already bossing a junior.

Hey, put that down and come here.

Yes, sir.

The following individual

. shown dedication and spirit of service to his country...

Man, this is good.

Best Trainee, huh? The very best.

The Best Trainee has arrived.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION

FAMILY BACKGROUND? SINGLE MOTHER

Who's on the duty roster today?

IS YOUR FAMILY HARMONIOUS?

AVERAGE

It's not out yet.

FAMILY'S MONTHLY INCOME? LESS THAN 1.8 MILLION WON

Hey, Best Trainee.

Private Kang Seong-jae.

No need to lie.

Be honest, write down every detail.

Even how many pairs of underwear.

- Yes, sir. - Yeah.

Sit down.

- Hey, Tak. - Private First Class Tak Mun-ik.

- Did you put out the makgeolli? - Yes, sir. I put it in the mess.

Anything to report?

No, sir. Nothing.

FELT LOSS OR DEPRESSION RECENTLY? YES

Welcome, Private.

Hero.

Private Kang Seong-jae!

What are you doing?

Didn't you just call me, sir?

- Master Sergeant. - Yeah?

Is it out yet?

Well, about that, sir.

He's...

S-Class, sir.

S-Class? Beyond A-Class?

- S-Class? - That's a good thing, right?

EXTREMELY HIGH RISK: S

DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS VERY HIGH

GAMING ADDICTION VERY HIGH

Salute!

Hey.

I heard the battalion sent an ace, so I came to check him out.

Is this him?

He's got that fire in his eyes.

What ace?

He's S-Class.

What? There must've been some mix-up.

Damn it. It's not the first time

those jerks sent us their rejects.

Hey.

Private Kang Seong-jae.

To the Room of Truth.

Yes... to the Room of Truth.

PERSONNEL RECORD CARD

KANG SEONG-JAE

What does your mother do?

- She runs a food truck. - A food truck?

Oh, a street stall.

It's not a stall.

She has an official permit from the city...

Hey, it's the same thing.

You little punk, are you playing word games with me?

What's this?

FATHER, KANG YONG-IL DIED TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO ENLISTMENT

Your father...

passed away recently.

Yes, sir. He passed away two months ago.

Goodness.

That must've been hard on you.

It was all so sudden.

But I'm doing much better now.

Jeez.

What's all this about being the "Best Trainee"?

More like top priority high-risk soldier.

Hey.

Keep this pinned to your chest

until I say so.

Got it?

When someone talks to you, you answer.

- Yes, sir. - Goodness, you're frustrating.

- Hey, Tak! - Private First Class Tak Mun-ik!

Take him to greet the Outpost Commander.

Tell her

that a tragic hero you can't watch without crying has arrived.

OUTPOST COMMANDER FIRST LIEUTENANT CHO YE-RIN

Outpost Commander, may I enter?

Come in.

Salute!

I brought the new recruit, Commander.

All right. Let me see him.

Salute!

Salute!

Private Kang Seong-jae.

On August 18, 2025, I was ordered to report here...

Kang Seong-jae has been registered.

Report...

Ordered...

Here...

KANG SEONG-JAE, ORDINARY SOLDIER, AGE 22

COMMEMORATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROK ARMY

Where are you looking?

I'm sorry, I must have seen something wrong.

I don't know what's up with him.

He says he sees and hears things.

Everyone seems fine on the outside

but they start seeing things once they enlist.

Well, okay.

It's a hard environment to adjust to

so I can understand.

But if...

if you feel like it's too difficult to handle

you must come to me before you think of doing anything rash.

No, ma'am. I'm really okay.

No, you don't look okay. That's why I'm saying it.

- Mun-ik. - Private First Class Tak Mun-ik.

- Has he eaten? - Not yet, ma'am.

Get him some food first.

Yes, ma'am.

LEFTOVER FOOD SIGNAL BAD

COOK SOLDIER'S PLEDGE WITH DUTY AND DEVOTION

I WILL COOK TO BOOST MY COMRADES' HEALTH AND STRENGTH

TAKE ONLY WHAT YOU CAN EAT!

What is this supposed to be today?

Braised potatoes.

Do you think I'm asking because I don't know what it is?

I mean, is this a potato? Or was it one at some point?

It looks like it's been chewed up and spat out.

What?

I mean...

I'm asking for anything fancy.

Please just make something that's at least edible.

I think this is supposed to be...

like mashed potatoes, isn't it?

It's American-style.

Next.

Hey, Yoon Dong-hyun is the cook.

How is he getting bigger?

Didn't you see him lifting pork as weights the other day?

And for his meals

I hear he only picks out the tofu and chicken breast to eat.

It seems he's a kitchen soldier not to cook

but to get his protein.

This tastes like shit.

VIGILANCE IS OUR MISSION

Pretty soon, you'll be crying that you want to go home.

- Wanna go home? Should I call a cab? - No, sir.

You think any of us were born here in Ganglim?

You better brace yourself before we go into the mess hall.

Something straight out of hell is waiting for you in there.

VIGILANCE THOROUGH AND MISSION PERFECT

Sirs.

Hey, the new guy's here.

Squad 3, Squad 1.

Isn't he ours this time?

KANG SEONG-JAE ROK ARMY

Man, we're screwed again.

Not another smiley face.

Is this a dumping ground? Why do we only get guys like him?

Tell me about it.

- Hey, TMI. - Private First Class Tak Mun-ik.

Is that the new recruit?

Yes, sir.

Thank... thank you for the food.

Thanks for the food.

Hey.

- Hey. - Let's go.

Damn, they smelled fresh meat.

Go on.

How old is our little newbie?

- Private Kang... - Keep it down.

Sorry, sir.

- This guy is... - Was I talking to you?

I'm... sorry, sir.

Private Kang Seong-jae. I'm twenty-two years old.

You're older than you look.

Did you go to some fancy university?

- No, sir. I worked before enlisting. - Oh, working.

And what amazing job was that?

- Just... a bit of this and that. - Oh, "this and that".

So, "it's none of your business," huh?

No, sir. That's not it.

Gosh, just from a few words

I can tell you're a special one.

I swear they handpick these landmines just for us.

Damn, he's totally green. Hey, TMI.

Private First Class TMI... I mean...

- Tak Mun-ik. - Not living up to the nickname, huh?

- I'm sorry, sir. - Does a top school make you better?

No, sir. I'll make sure he's properly trained.

Did you enlist not knowing how tough army life is?

You think it's over after boot camp

but you see how much time is left

and have no clue how to survive, right?

What can you do? If you can't avoid it...

- You have to enjoy it. - That's right.

Now, when I press this badge

you have to be happy, no matter what.

- Got it? - Yes, sir.

Well?

Private Kang Seong-jae.

Guess you're not too thrilled about meeting such great seniors.

Is that the best laugh you've got?

Private Kang Seong-jae.

- P-Dragon. - Private Pyo Ji-yong.

This is so much fun.

I'm so excited.

What are you doing?

He looked so tense

so we were just messing with him.

If you're bored, go peel some onions.

- TMI. - Private First Class Tak Mun-ik.

Take the new recruit over there and eat quietly.

Understood.

He's the top dog of our outpost

Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun.

You can tell he's someone not to mess with, right?

Physically, I mean.

No, sir. He looks like a nice guy.

He is a nice person.

As long as he's not the cook.

Sorry, what was that?

Control your expression while you eat.

He's watching.

Hey, hey, hey!

Get a grip, will you?

Sorry.

So, how is it?

Makes boot camp slop seem gourmet, doesn't it?

What can you do? Even though today's is a bit salty

this is one of the edible batches.

What is this?

What?

Help me!

Help me!

What are you doing?

- It's too salty... - "Salty?"

Look at this punk complaining.

Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun, did you hear that?

The rookie says the food you made tastes bad,

and dissing you right to your face.

What do you think about that, sir?

If you don't like it, you can cook it yourself!

You can cook it yourself!

Oh, no, sir.

I'm sorry.

CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT: HWANG SEOK-HO

AWARD CERTIFICATE, CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

These beans are from a friend of mine who grows them in Kenya.

It's...

The aroma is just different.

You'll be surprised when you try it.

Well...

I really only drink instant coffee.

A lot of soldiers enlist

with this vague sense of dread.

Seong-jae.

You're a little scared, aren't you?

Private Kang Seong-jae. No, sir.

Well, the military shown in the media

is often quite violent

so I can see why you might think that.

But the truth is...

that's just unbelievable in this day and age, right?

Now a Sergeant's salary is one million won

it's not the old days of brute force.

Things have changed completely.

Isn't that right, Master Sergeant?

Yes, that's right. In any case...

these days, in the army

soldiers study for entrance exams

and even pass the civil service exam.

Some people

can't perceive the unique aroma and taste of coffee.

and will only say it's bitter, won't they?

It's not that I dislike good coffee. I just prefer the instant mix.

But if you concentrate a little more...

sometimes you can smell a floral scent

and sometimes, you can even smell the earth that grew the fruit.

Seong-jae, as your Company Commander

I think coffee is a lot like the military.

Just a thought, you know?

You can have a mediocre time here, or...

you could have a major turning point in your life.

Here.

Thank you, sir.

So your mother runs a food truck?

Yes, sir.

There's something so romantic about street food.

So, what kind of food

does your mom make?

American West-style Chinese food?

Or Mexican tacos and burritos?

She sells tteokbokki.

Oh, and fried snacks and sundae as well.

So, Tteok-Sun-Twi?

Let's make him a cook.

What?

Hero.

Isn't there an open spot?

The Chef's Path tutorial has begun.

Make him a cook?

Sir, isn't that a bit much?

- Why is that? - What do you mean, "Why"?

Hero.

The fate of this world is in your hands.

From this moment on

your journey to become The Legendary Chef

begins.

That place is full of incidents and accidents

If we send a kid like him there for no good reason...

High risk, high return, Master Sergeant.

I, Hwang Seok-ho, am a man who enjoys taking risks.

Who knows? This could make our Kang Seong-jae

a great chef, every bit as good as his mother.

Hey, what's the best dish you can make?

- I can make ramyun, sir. - Ramyun.

- Making good ramyun isn't easy. - Ramyun...

Eyeballing the water level... it's not easy without a natural gift.

- Ramyun! - It's absolutely not easy.

Okay.

You're going to be a kitchen soldier.

Thank you for your service.

Private Kang Seong-jae!

Sir! Yes, I can!

I will do my best, sir!

Ramyun...

ROK ARMY

KANG SEONG-JAE

Kang Seong-jae.

Private Kang Seong-jae!

What did you do before enlisting?

I delivered water and worked nights at a convenience store.

What's First In, First Out?

It's ordering items by expiry date

so the older ones get sold first.

Oh, good.

In that case...

organize all these provisions using First In, First Out.

You mean everything here, sir?

Was I unclear?

No, sir. I'll get right on it.

That's right.

Get started.

- I'm heading out. - Yes, sir.

Salute!

Good luck.

Yes, sir.

Hey, are you trying to pick a fight with me right now?

You sent a high-risk soldier

to the outpost with live ammunition?

It's not the first time we've had one of those guys around.

How are we supposed to screen out those who are struggling?

Besides.

Managing the soldiers is your job, isn't it, Master Sergeant?

Don't try to pin the responsibility for personnel decisions on us.

What are you talking about?

He's depressed and addicted to games.

The kid just got back from mourning his father, and what?

He's an ace?

You call that an "ace"?

What are you gonna do if this blows up in our faces again?

Anyway, you pull something like this one more time

my patience will have its limits.

Listen, Master Sergeant.

Things are already tense at battalion HQ.

Aren't you going too far?

That's your problem, not mine.

Got it?

Damn, what is with this guy?

Oh, hello.

I guess the Personnel Officer isn't in yet.

Oh, right.

He's swamped with all the personnel transfers.

Congratulations in advance.

I heard you're getting promoted.

Oh, thank you.

It's just a change in rank insignia

but I already feel the weight.

That must be a lot of pressure.

It comes with the territory.

Things have been too chaotic for a while

so I'll try to handle things quietly and efficiently.

By the way, is something the matter?

Your voice was booming

which is unlike you, Master Sergeant Heo.

It's...

- the Administration andamp; Supply NCO - Oh.

- Master Sergeant Park Jae-young? - Yes.

He's raising hell, saying the new recruit is unfit.

Goodness, that guy's at it again, huh?

I don't get why everyone in the 4th Company is so quick to blame.

Seeing you so upset, Master Sergeant Heo

how can I just stand by and do nothing?

Where are you going?

I can't just let this go.

We're not their punching bag.

How am I supposed to organize all this?

Jeez.

How long has this been here?

You've gone from an ordinary hero to a Kitchen Assistant.

USER INFORMATION

USER INFORMATION

USER INFORMATION

You are currently Kitchen Assistant, Level One.

GANGLIM OUTPOST 173CM/59KG AB RH( )

NAME: KANG SEONG-JAE AGE: 22

INFORMATION

What is all this?

You can use the basic skills

Organizing Ingredients andamp; Chef's Eye.

SKILLS

Well begun is half done.

Your first quest will now begin.

USE A SKILL: ORGANIZE THE STOREROOM REWARD: 100 EXPERIENCE POINTS

Damn it.

I told him to come inside when it's time to eat.

INSPECTION

Salute.

There's still grease here.

Are you even cleaning or not?

Who told you to leave wet rags out like this?

If this causes a norovirus outbreak and food poisoning

will you take responsibility?

You need to dry these out completely in the sun.

Yes, sir.

This is why the higher-ups are losing sleep over Ganglim.

I know guard post life is tough, but isn't this going too far?

Did you report it to the Master Sergeant?

- That I'm here? - Master Sergeant

went for supplies.

He's not just hiding out and slacking off somewhere, is he?

Does he still knock back bowls of makgeolli on duty?

And what's the Outpost Commander doing?

Right.

- Salute! - When was this fridge last cleaned?

About that, sir.

I'm the only one managing the mess hall, so...

Refrigerator condition, unacceptable.

Sir, what brings you here without any notice?

It's a surprise inspection. Should I have sent an announcement?

If the kitchen looks like this

I can only imagine the storeroom.

- What do we do? - What is it now?

The new recruit

- is in the storeroom. - What?

Salute!

- A Private? - Private Kang Seong-jae.

Damn.

This unit has gone completely insane, huh?

A brand new recruit is organizing?

What could he possibly know?

You all are unbelievable.

From the inventory, organized with military precision...

to the bags of rice, perfectly spaced from the wall to prevent dampness...

It's perfect.

You didn't happen to get the inspection checklist...

ahead of time, did you?

Of course not, sir.

I only just learned you were here.

Why leave a Private by himself? What if something had happened?

And then you'd be first to complain about the soldier's welfare.

What's that supposed to mean, sir?

What I'm trying to say is...

managing your soldiers is also part of managing the kitchen.

Pay attention.

Do I have to spell it out for you?

In any case...

this is all a mess.

A complete mess!

From now on

let's try to get along.

We're one family in this battalion.

Oh, "family."

What kind of family just barges in unannounced?

You still haven't figured out why you were sent here.

- Of course I know. - And you still act this way?

Just do your job right.

Ye-rin.

Salute.

So...

what's going to happen to us?

If he reports this to the Company Commander

we will lose our leave.

I didn't know I had leave to lose.

- Yoon Dong-hyun. - Quest complete.

You have completed "Organizing the Storeroom."

YOUR KITCHEN ASSISTANT LEVEL HAS INCREASED

Come on, get a grip, Seong-jae. Okay?

ORGANIZING INGREDIENTS

Get it together.

What the...

Something just...

Why is this so light?

LEVEL UP AND GROW STRONGER WITH A VARIETY OF SKILLS

Level up and grow stronger...

with a variety of skills.

Levels? Skills?

This isn't a video game.

Do you want to use The Chef's Eye?

The Chef's Eye.

While focused

close your eyes.

Take a deep breath

and open your eyes.

The Chef's Eye

will automatically activate.

SEAWEED, RAMEN, NOODLES

COOKING OIL, FLOUR, CANNED TUNA, RICE, SEASONING, SWEET CORN

SPAGHETTI SAUCE, SALT, SUGAR, KETCHUP, TONKATSU SAUCE, SOY SAUCE...

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Apple Cider Vinegar. Origin, Osan Factory, Gyeonggi.

Wait, that thing from earlier...

This is past its expiration date.

It needs to be discarded.

It really works?

After making meals daily, I have afternoon duties.

Quest complete.

- When am I supposed to do that? - Gained 100 experience points.

- I work the night shift with no sleep. - Level up.

What are you doing?

I thought I saw a bug flying around.

Well, of course.

This place hasn't been cleaned properly.

Seong-jae?

Private Kang Seong-jae.

Can I talk to you for a minute?

Yes, ma'am.

Get going, you idiot.

Run, you idiot! Hurry!

MY GROWTH ENVIRONMENT PERSONNEL RECORD CARD

All right.

I heard what happened, more or less.

The Company Commander tends to be impulsive and just acts on his moods

so I bet you're confused about

how you ended up as a Cook.

Right?

Yes, ma'am.

That's the army for you.

- Just do your best. - View a new recipe.

Besides, you were cleaning up well earlier.

But what have you been staring at this whole time?

Are you possessed by some spirit

claiming you're going to meet General MacArthur or something?

I go to church.

That's a relief, then.

We've had guys say things like that before.

I was just checking.

Does that happen often?

Well, not often, but we get guys like that sometimes.

You know, suddenly seeing things

or hearing voices.

VIEW NEW RECIPE

What?

Why did the Support Section Chief come?

According to the Outpost Commander

he did a surprise inspection

and tore through the kitchen and storage.

Those sons of bitches.

All because I told off Master Sergeant Heo.

They come crawling back here being all petty

and start trouble in the mess hall for no reason.

Is the Company Commander going to lose his shit again?

Of course he is.

You think a guy who loves raising hell is going to pass this up?

He's already jealous his peer made Major

so his bitching has tripled.

Now he's complaining I don't know anything about coffee.

If he studied as much as he complains about coffee, he'd be a Major by now.

But about that new recruit.

What? Did that kid already get into trouble?

No. He looks fine, handsome even, but...

Sometimes his gaze is unfocused

and I get a bad vibe from him.

He was acting weird during the inspection, too.

He blurted out his rank and name and started looking all around.

You saw it too, didn't you, Master Sergeant?

You don't think he's going to cause any trouble, do you?

Come on. It's always the same guys

who act crazy or play sick at first.

We see it all the time.

But that kid, Kang Seong-jae...

is like a landmine.

He's a ticking time bomb.

Hey, does the paperwork ever lie?

No, it has not, sir.

Why would the Company Commander put that guy in the kitchen?

Hey.

Make it clear to Yoon Dong-hyun.

Kang Seong-jae must not hold a knife.

Here, use this.

Oh, thank you.

I thought you were all skin and bones

but you've actually got some real muscle on you.

But you know you need more than just the hardware, right?

When it comes to cooking, what's really important

is the software that figures out

how the ingredients work together.

Is that right?

You know the biggest mistake rookies like you make when cooking?

They get excited and start throwing everything in together.

They end up with slop that even the army cats won't touch.

Man.

You'll figure it out as your service goes on.

Use it and bring it back.

- Yes, sir. - Yeah.

Tell me.

I checked him out.

He's got depression, a gaming addiction...

He's the complete "high-risk soldier" package.

Then why bring him to the kitchen?

Are they out to ruin a career? Damn it.

The Company Commander thinks the kitchen's an easy place to dump him.

So watch yourself.

Don't get tangled up with him, with your discharge so close.

Exactly one hundred days until I'm out.

Just let me make it until then, please.

- Recipe acquired. - What the...

ACQUIRED RECIPE

BEEF SEAWEED SOUP

Check your new recipe.

Why's he acting like that by himself?

It's so creepy.

I will turn off the lights.

- Have a good night. - Good night.

Saving system.

Do not shut down.

Let me get some sleep.

I can't sleep.

It's too bright.

Oh, come on.

Just a hundred days.

Just a hundred more days.

GANGLIM

Kang Seong-jae.

Hey, Kang Seong-jae.

Hey, Kang Seong-jae, get up!

Go away.

Is this bastard crazy?

Hey, get up.

A quest... Seriously, what do I do?

- Hey! - Private Kang Seong-jae.

You punk.

Do you think you're still at home?

Get changed and get out here.

Yes, sir.

Goodness gracious.

BREAKFAST BEEF SEAWEED SOUP

The Beef Seaweed Soup recipe is now available.

Make that floor gleam.

You never know when inspectors might drop in again.

Yes, sir.

I told you, didn't I? This thing about making food...

It looks like you can just wing it

but... you see... this...

You punk.

Just go buff the floor.

Yes, sir.

AVAILABLE RECIPE BEEF SEAWEED SOUP

IRONCLAD COASTAL DEFENSE. UNITED THROUGH CAMARADERIE

SOUP SOY SAUCE, DARK SOY SAUCE

Hey, rookie.

Private First Class Lee Jeong-seok.

What's today's menu?

Today's breakfast is seaweed soup

sausage stir-fry and seasoned seaweed.

Is it Corporal Kim Gwan-cheol's birthday today?

The menu's killer, sir.

Killer? More like it's so disgusting it'll make you sick.

Come on, sir. This is a foolproof menu.

But our chef always manages

to fail beyond all expectations.

All right.

Let's survive today!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

This isn't a birthday feast. It's a fatal meal.

I really don't get it, sir.

Is making this that...

hard?

What the hell is this seaweed soup?

The soup is pitch-black.

It looks like it would kill you, sir.

Come on, no way.

It's not like it's going to actually kill us.

Corporal Kim Gwan-cheol!

Corporal Kim Gwan-cheol!

Snap out of it!

My bad. Let's move out!

Are you okay?

Is everyone okay?

Corporal Kim.

I want to live, sir!

Are you okay?

Once this battle is over...

I'm gonna go on leave and tell my girlfriend that I love her.

That's a classic war movie trope.

You look at her picture and die.

You son of a...

- Ji-yong! - Ji-yong!

Ji-yong!

Just how bad could they make it?

Taste it!

No!

Taste it!

- No! - Mun-ik... Mun-ik!

I'm alive, sir.

- Mun-ik! - Mun-ik!

- You bastards! - Eat it!

Eat it all!

Help me!

This is so gross!

I really can't stand this!

Is cooking really that hard for you?

Go on, try this seaweed soup.

I've never tasted anything like it.

Eat.

You can't be doing this with the people's tax money.

Do you even taste it before you serve it?

I said, eat.

Stop wasting a spot on a guy like that

and just ask for a decent cook.

If you want to complain so much

you go tell them yourself.

Tell them to pick some decent guys for a change.

It's not like I asked for the moon.

Is it really that hard for a cook to cook well?

Damn it!

That punk with seniority thinks

he can treat a senior Sergeant like dirt.

I oughta just...

Looks like everyone's here. Close up in five.

I'm leaving.

Don't look for me. I'm on edge.

It would be nice if the rising sun lasted forever...

but after the night passes...

a new sun is bound to rise.

The unit was in the dark for a while...

but it seems the sun is starting to shine again.

Try to forget about that incident...

and think only of good things.

What do you mean, sir?

You still have so much more to do.

It's just such a shame.

How could he get so greedy over some cash to end up like that?

Life is unpredictable, isn't it?

He was the most promising cadet in the academy's history...

and ended up like that overnight.

Who would have ever known?

Jeez.

Anyway, 4th Company Commander.

About the Ganglim Outpost meals.

There were a lot of problems.

Aren't you keeping an eye on things?

What issues are you referring to, sir?

Don't tell me you're not aware.

Based on my personal inspection

the kitchen was in a complete mess.

So it was a surprise inspection.

Honestly, you people...

An army's power comes from its food.

Soldiers' entire day revolves around wondering what's on the menu

their moods rising and falling with it.

And you can't even manage to get that right.

I'll take immediate corrective action.

Instead of just that...

If you go from the Baemgol fork, you'll see Ganglim Outpost, right?

That's right.

It should only take about an hour to get there.

Why not head over for breakfast?

We can also check on the mess hall.

Be careful on your way down, sir.

Emergency! The Battalion Commander is on his way to the outpost.

He wants to inspect today's breakfast.

I just finished my duty shift and on my way home.

Turn the car around, now!

Can't I just go home for once?

- Salute! - What?

Are you alone? Where's Yoon Dong-hyun?

Well...

He left a little while ago.

Mealtime isn't over. Is he crazy?

Do you not know where he went?

To my beloved.

Present her with a meal

that would make Michelin envious.

To women, a man who can cook is more appealing

than any other kind of sex appeal.

Just for 99 days.

He made this mess and just took off?

And why is the seaweed soup so black?

Hey, you!

- Hey! - I'm sorry.

Forget it.

What can I even expect from you?

The Battalion Commander is coming, and I can't serve this.

A new quest has arrived.

Cooking for the first time is so hard.

Complete the seaweed soup for the Battalion Commander.

REWARD: 100 EXPERIENCE POINTS

Would you like to use

the acquired Beef Seaweed Soup recipe?

Stop wasting a spot on a guy like that

and just ask for a decent cook.

Who knows? This could make our Kang Seong-jae

a great chef, every bit as good as his mother.

Outpost Commander.

Well, if it's all right...

may I try making the seaweed soup again?

Can you cook?

I'm not sure about other dishes

but I think I can make seaweed soup.

You think so?

It's gotta be better than this, right?

All right.

Here, watch this.

I'm going to go change.

Yoon Dong-hyun, that punk. Just wait till I get my hands on him.

USE ACQUIRED RECIPE? BEEF SEAWEED SOUP

ADD SEAWEED, MEAT, AND STIR-FRY

Loading recipe.

When rehydrating dried seaweed in water

be careful, as it will expand significantly.

Stir-fry the beef with sesame oil.

Beef.

What? Why isn't there any?

We used it all this morning.

But can I make seaweed soup without beef?

HIDDEN ITEM UNKNOWN ITEM

Hidden item. Sea urchin roe

Hero.

Would you like to use sea urchin roe instead of beef?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE SEA URCHIN ROE INSTEAD OF BEEF?

What's he looking at?

When the broth starts to boil

add soup soy sauce to season.

Found it.

My secret weapon.

By adapting the Beef Seaweed Soup recipe

you have completed Sea Urchin Seaweed Soup.

SEA URCHIN SEAWEED SOUP. ADDITION OF GRADE A SEA URCHIN ROE

Creativity score.

An additional half star awarded.

SEA URCHIN SEAWEED SOUP. ADDITION OF GRADE A SEA URCHIN ROE

Is this really mess hall food?

Do we get sea urchin roe on base?

Yes, sir.

We do.

Well, sometimes

through the local fishermen

we get some very precious sea urchin roe

and make seaweed soup with it like this.

If you use ingredients that aren't from official military supply

who takes responsibility for that?

All right, now.

I'm starving. Let's eat first and talk later.

- Let's eat. - Private Kang Seong-jae! Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal, sir.

What's going on all of a sudden?

Even the Battalion Commander is here.

Mealtime isn't even over.

Where have you been?

I had some milk this morning

and had some stomach trouble.

By the way

who made that?

Who do you think? Kang Seong-jae made it.

What?

Looks like the soldiers left for me.

I should be grateful.

- Battalion Commander. - Battalion Commander.

I'm so screwed.

THE LEGEND OF KITCHEN SOLDIER

Do you have any idea what you've just done?

Nurse, hurry!

- Private Kang Seong-jae. - Where are you trying to send him?

Complete the Class Change Quest within 72 hours.

I want to stay on as a cook.

I thought the Company Commander said to transfer to TOD.

How will you change his mind?

If words don't work

there must be other ways, right?

Why is this so refreshing?

What is it you see in Kang Seong-jae? Why are you so set on keeping him?

It was an outstanding seaweed soup.

Ending The Chef's Path.