[Press Release] CJ ENM Officially Selected for Series Mania with "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier"

Leading entertainment company CJ ENM announced that its upcoming series "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier" has been invited to Series Mania 2026. Selected for a Special Screening in the festival's official program, the series will have its world premiere at the event, making it the only K-content premiering at the festival.

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Produced by Studio Dragon and upcoming as a TVING Original series, "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier" is a high-concept military drama that follows a plastic-spoon man on his way to becoming a legendary army cook. After enlisting to escape his harsh reality, he encounters a mysterious virtual "Quest" system that guides his path as a kitchen soldier. From the cookhouse and dormitories to the training grounds, each completed mission draws him deeper into the unit's hidden issues. Armed with nothing but knives, pots, and spoons, his wild and unpredictable military quest begins.

Carlo Fasino, Programming Manager at Series Mania, commented, "Rarely does a drama embrace such freedom and a gonzo joy. "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier" is a surrealist joyride that finds profound vitality in the wreckage of loss, weaponizing its formal daring with a truly original wit-all anchored by Park Jihoon's revelatory, deeply felt lead turn".

Sebastian Kim, Head of Content Distribution Business Unit at CJ ENM said, "We are grateful for the opportunity to introduce our new CJ ENM-distributed series, "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier", at Series Mania ahead of its official launch. Based on a famous original webtoon, the series has been brought to life by the outstanding creative teams at TVING and Studio Dragon. Through this special screening, we hope to make a strong impression on industry professionals and audiences alike, and open up opportunities for the series to reach viewers across streaming platforms and TV channels worldwide".

Backed by compelling storytelling and premium productions, CJ ENM continues to strengthen its position in the global K-content market. In line with this vision, the company is actively pursuing diverse strategic initiatives to further enhance its global content distribution capabilities.

CJ ENM has also built a strong track record at Series Mania with multiple acclaimed titles, including "The Cursed" and "Mouse" in the International Panorama section, as well as "Pyramid Game" and "Duty After School" in the Special Screening lineup. These achievements reflect CJ ENM's consistent ability to deliver high-quality content and its growing influence in the international content market.