The Legend of Kitchen Soldier (취사병 전설이 되다)

THE LEGEND OF KITCHEN SOLDIER

GANGLIM OUTPOST

Man, it's cold.

Jeez, are the seasons here always this extreme?

It feels like it's either summer or winter.

You saw how intense the mood at the outpost was, right?

They were tearing everyone a new one.

Still, I thought it'd be fine

since the Outpost Commander came back okay.

Seriously, do you think there will ever be

a quiet day at this darn outpost? Oh, man.

Remember how much it sucked when the typhoon hit in the summer?

You think something like that won't happen again

if it snows a ton this winter?

I'm worried about the mess Ganglim Outpost will be in without me.

Where did he go?

- What are you doing? - Oh, it's nothing.

How can I get discharged and leave you behind?

Open the door. Quick.

- Okay. - Man, it's cold.

Hero.

Protect the Ganglim Outpost.

Ganglim Outpost is in danger of being shut down.

To protect the endangered Ganglim Outpost

win the division cooking competition.

Failure will result in the closure of the Ganglim Outpost

and The Chef's Path will also disappear.

Until the Ganglim Outpost Shutdown

you have 14 days remaining.

This is an announcement from the Administrative Office.

All personnel in the outpost.

Please report to your respective barracks immediately.

GANGLIM OUTPOST SHUTDOWN D-14

Thank you for your hard work.

Now that everyone's here, including Kang Seong-jae

I'll get to the announcement.

Jeez, what is it? Spit it out.

Did Master Sergeant Park give you another weird order?

Well... The outpost is being shut down

so they're pulling everyone back to the battalion.

Shut down?

- Yes, that's right. - Shut down, you say?

The Outpost Commander said

she'd explain the details later this evening

and told us not to get worked up about it.

Isn't this actually a good thing?

There are so many inconveniences living at the outpost.

Yes, things are always breaking.

We're short-staffed and there's too much to do.

Still, it'll be better at the battalion than here, right?

I'm so close to being discharged, and now they're yanking us around?

So annoying.

Gosh, finally.

This frustrating outpost life is finally over. It's over.

Win the division cooking competition.

Failure will result in the closure of the Ganglim Outpost.

The closure of the outpost.

Win the cooking competition.

The cooking competition...

Welcome.

- Hero. - Private Kang Seong-jae.

Looking back

everything started here at Ganglim Outpost.

SPICY BEAN SPROUT SOUP REFRESHING!

- Perfect! This is delicious! - Perfect! This is delicious!

The mess hall, once filled with disorganized rations

and tons of food waste

was filled with delicious smells and the sounds

of trays being scraped clean

and that might have been because Ganglim was here.

Ganglim!

- Forever! - Forever!

Hero. Mess Hall Satisfaction Rating has increased.

If the outpost disappears.

I'll disappear too.

EPISODE 11

What competition?

It's called the division cooking competition.

Gosh, the outpost is about to be shut down.

What's this about a cooking competition?

Hey, and look. There's nothing here.

You came to talk about entering some competition that doesn't even exist.

What?

What's this?

Seong-jae, what was that?

29TH DIVISION COOKING COMPETITION

A team of three?

Kang Seong-jae.

- I don't think this is a good idea. - But I really have to do this.

Our outpost is closing in just 13 days.

Do you think the Company Commander will approve it?

It's obvious he won't.

And a three-person team? There's no one else to join.

Still, could you please just print out an application form for me?

We have two weeks until the scheduled transfer of the soldiers.

The gear and supplies will be moved after that.

You've all been briefed on that, right?

Yes. I've already contacted the supplies department

so we just need to coordinate the schedule.

Did the Company Commander say anything?

Well, he just said

- to handle it ourselves. - Gosh, this is so frustrating.

He must be busy getting ready

to transfer with the Battalion Commander.

I'm only saying this because I'm so frustrated.

Did you see the comprehensive inspection report?

Deteriorating facilities and negligent management?

They wrote it as if we just completely mismanaged the outpost.

That's just an excuse. I'm sure he's displeased with me.

Because he found out that I was looking

into the food supply company.

I'm sorry to have put you in this position.

No, Outpost Commander. You were just doing your job.

That's right. Yes.

- All right, let's get to it. - Yes.

Didn't you have a soft spot for Min-go?

That's why people are saying

it makes no sense that you didn't know.

Of course, I did my best to smooth things over.

- But you know - Salute

that everyone gets uncomfortable when things get this messy.

Yes, sir.

Again, I apologize for causing you concern.

Salute!

- The Regimental Commander's calling? - I can't believe how many people

are suffering because of Min-go.

Actually, you, Seok-ho

suffered the most cleaning up the mess.

I've also made sure the outpost officers won't say anything more.

Seok-ho.

Now you really seem like one of my own men.

You've worked hard. Should we go get something good to eat?

- Yes, sir. - All right.

MILITARY CONFIDENTIAL

You're not serious, are you?

I am completely serious.

Hey, how long do you expect me to stay in the army?

I have to go home soon.

I need to take my terminal leave, don't I?

I calculated it, and there won't be any problem with your discharge...

What am I, your security blanket or something?

Why can't you just leave me alone?

But I thought if I entered with you

we'd make a good team, so that's why I asked.

A good team? Yes, right.

That's because I'm always the one accommodating you.

- Can't you please do it? - No means no.

Oh, well...

I think the prize money is one million won.

Jeez. Nothing works without me, does it?

Nothing at all. I get eight, and you get two.

But the requirement is a three-person team.

Three people?

Fine. I get eight, and you get one. Let's go find our other one.

Kang Seong-jae, follow me.

Why does the one have to be you?

Excuse me?

You heard him correctly.

We desperately need your knife skills for this cooking competition.

With your skills, Corporal Kim Kwan-cheol

you're better than most soldiers in the Officers' Mess.

Are you saying.

I'm better than those guys in the Officers' Mess?

In terms of speed, accuracy, and everything

I don't think you'd be outmatched in any way, sir.

You think he's going to fall for that kind of lip service?

Hey, he's not all that.

Can't you hear them shuttering the outpost?

Who's thinking about a competition in a situation like this?

I know. Since they're suddenly shuttering the outpost

don't you want to finish on a high note?

- Don't you get it? - This is my last chance.

Will you really not do it?

No, I mean...

It's not like we're guaranteed to win just by entering.

And even if we somehow win, nothing's going to change.

Forget it. Don't do it. Hey, don't do anything.

Kang Seong-jae, follow me. Let's go.

Salute!

Gosh, I thought he was doing better lately

but there he goes again, unable to read the room.

He must be on edge.

The place he treated like his own kingdom is about to disappear.

I just assumed you would be taking Min-go with you, so...

Min-go.

Maybe because I spoiled him

but he's gotten too big for his britches.

He doesn't just say, "Yes, sir" anymore.

The Min-go I know is greedy for power, not money.

Do you really see me as someone who just uses

and discards his subordinates?

Now, you have to prove it.

That you're much better than Min-go was.

SIX YEARS AGO

- Salute! - Salute.

COFFEE

Drink up.

- Are you talking to me, sir? - Who else is here besides you?

Thank you, sir. I'll enjoy it.

You were working alone last time too