The Legend of Kitchen Soldier (취사병 전설이 되다)

THE LEGEND OF KITCHEN SOLDIER

Private Kang Seong-jae, who is stationed at the Ganglim Outpost

has impressed soldiers and lawmakers

with dishes beyond standard rations.

For the soldiers at the outpost who work so hard every day

I just did my best

to serve them good food

so I'm thankful they enjoyed it so much.

With the recent controversy over inadequate meals.

We must break negative stereotypes surrounding military food.

Developing more diverse menus seems absolutely essential.

This is Jeong Min-a for Armed Forces TV.

And cut. All good?

- Seong-jae, what gives? - I thought you had no girlfriend.

Oh, she's not my girlfriend.

Oh, I see. So you just hug anyone like that.

- No, we're really just friends. - Hey, knock it off.

Do we look like the kind of guys who'd ask you to set us up?

If that's how you think we look, you're not wrong.

Hey, Kang Seong-jae!

Why haven't you been answering my calls?

Well, I mean

during phone time, I figured you'd be busy...

No matter how busy I am, I'd answer your call.

- How sweet. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

You must be Seong-jae's seniors, right?

Please take good care of him.

Of course.

Don't you worry.

With my dedication to this country, I'll ensure he doesn't get a scratch.

I'll be with him longer than anyone

right up until he's discharged.

I'll be his strongest supporter.

Oh, hearing that is such a relief.

Thank you.

Of course.

Don't mention it.

All right, all right.

Hello there.

I'm Company Commander Hwang Seok-ho.

I look forward to your article.

Of course. It's about him, isn't it?

I'll craft every sentence with the care of an artisan.

You seem pretty close to Seong-jae.

"Close" doesn't quite do it justice.

I like him a lot.

Private Kang Seong-jae

you're a real lady-killer, you sly dog.

Hey, shouldn't you be going? They're waiting for you.

Why? I've plenty of time.

Right, because you have plenty of time...

Did you hear him deepening his voice for his girlfriend?

When I see him like that

he's just a kid.

What do you think they're talking about?

Aren't you happy to see me?

I'm really happy to see you here.

Of course I'm happy to see you, but...

It's just my situation right now.

I guess being a private means

you have to walk on eggshells.

Still, I'm glad you seem to be doing well.

I stopped by your mom's food truck.

She's really worried about you.

Is everything okay?

Yeah.

EPISODE 5

WARNING NO UNAUTHORIZED PHOTOS OR ENTRY

You startled me.

Go on, just break everything. Smash it all.

I'm sorry.

What, you feeling restless or something?

I'm getting out of here first

to breathe that sweet, free air

just hang in there

and tell yourself you're next. Got it?

Yes, I will.

Communications Security. Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun, Ganglim mess.

Did you forget my leave was delayed

because I didn't have a replacement?

I'm well aware.

Then why am I the one who has to give up my leave?

Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun, you know about Private Kang Seong-jae.

He enlisted before he had a chance to grieve

and he must be so worried about his family.

As his senior, isn't this

a little tolerance you could show him?

"Tol"? What?

Sir, you care a lot about Seong-jae.

Can't you also consider my situation?

I know. Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun

I know you feel slighted.

But the Battalion Commander

is also very concerned about Private Kang Seong-jae.

Besides, Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun, you're almost discharged.

I know it's tough

but let's hang in there a bit longer.

Come on.

All right!

Here.

Hey, now.

I used up a whole bottle of softener

to do all your laundry

and this is the reaction I get?

It's great.

When I go out, I bet everyone will be staring at me.

You trying to advertise you're a kitchen soldier when you're on leave?

We might be used to it

but civilians will know right away.

Yeah, what if your girlfriend goes.

"Ugh, what's that garbage smell?"

What if she says, "You've changed. Let's break up"?

She's really not my girlfriend.

Oh, yeah? Then you can set me up with her.

I don't

know about that.

You don't know about that?

No, it's not that, it's just...

Min-a's not really into guys

who are super talkative.

- Seong-jae. - Private Kang Seong-jae.

Getting used to military life? Now you're dissing me.

If she likes the serious and quiet type, what about me?

Hey, didn't you get dumped recently

and swear off love forever?

The best way to get over someone is with someone new, man.

Hey, why the long face?

You're supposed to be going on leave.

Well, it's just...

Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun couldn't go on leave because of me.

- Hey, it's fine. - Don't worry about it.

Damn, I was gonna get more body wash

when I went out on leave.

- Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun, I'm sorry. - Kang Seong-jae.

Private Kang Seong-jae.

I don't want to be petty about my junior's leave...

But don't take it for granted.

Yes, I'm sorry.

When the Company, Battalion Commanders are suddenly nice to you

they're just looking out for themselves.

So don't take it for granted.

Yes, I understand.

He might talk like that

but he was the first one to look out for you.

Here.

Oh, no, really. I couldn't.

Come on, it's tradition for your first leave. I got some too.

Just take it.

Everyone in our barracks

chipped in a little,

so go out and get something nice to eat with your family.

And don't blow it all on your girlfriend, you hear?

Gosh...

Thank you so much.

Reporting. Private Kang Seong-jae

is granted a seven-day consolation leave

effective today. Reporting.

Salute!

Salute!

Going on your first leave. How do you feel?

I'm excited

but also a little scared.

Don't worry about a thing.

Just go rest and have fun.

But don't get so excited that you get into trouble.

Yes, I understand, Outpost Commander.

- Go on, get going. - Salute!

- Go on, hurry up. - Thank you.

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Skill usage is restricted.

TTEOKBOOKI, SUNDAE, FISH CAKES, ASSORTED FRIED SNACKS

ENJOY YOUR MEAL AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!

I think the owner's been eating too much of her own tteokbokki .

You must be having a massive blood sugar spike.

Oh, welcome...

What?

Are you on leave?

Don't you recognize your own son?

Goodness, why did you come

without telling me?

Salute!

You've been through so much.

I told you to go home and get some rest.

I still have plenty of time.

I got extra leave as a reward.

I was worried

but I'm glad to see you've adjusted well.

Mom, but...

Isn't it a little too empty here?

Well...

Business is slow for everyone these days.

Should I try some of my mom's tteokbokki after all this time?