[Press Release] CJ ENM Presents New Drama "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier" at MIP London and London Screenings

Leading entertainment company CJ ENM showcased its upcoming series, "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier", during MIP London and the London Screenings.

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Produced by Studio Dragon and set to launch as a TVING Original series, "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier" is a genre-blending series that combines comedy, fantasy, and cooking within a military setting.

It 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.

Based on a widely popular Korean webtoon, the series is directed by Jo Nam-hyung ("Tale of the Nine Tailed" and written by Choi Ryong. The cast is led by Park Jihoon and Yoon Kyung-ho .

Sebastian Kim, Head of CJ ENM's Content Distribution Business Unit, commented, "We are excited to introduce "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier" in London, as it reflects our ongoing commitment to accelerating the worldwide expansion of well-made K-dramas".