The Legend of Kitchen Soldier (취사병 전설이 되다)

THE LEGEND OF KITCHEN SOLDIER

- Salute! - Salute!

I think the fold on these napkins is a little off.

I'll correct it.

Don't forget. The table setting is just as important as the food.

- Yes, Chef! - We're short on time. Let's move.

- Finish the prep thoroughly. - Yes, Chef!

I'm thinking of searing it to about this point

so what do you think would be a good garnish?

This meat isn't cooked evenly.

I'll show you one time, so watch carefully.

- Is this that difficult? - You're brilliant, Chef.

- Hey. - Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun!

- Can't you wash the dishes properly? - I'm sorry.

Do you feel pathetic washing dishes now that you're a sergeant?

- No, sir. - Let's do a better job.

- Understood? - Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun!

Kang Seong-jae.

- Seong-jae. - Gosh.

- Kang Seong-jae. - What?

- Kang Seong-jae. - What?

Private First Class Kang Seong-jae.

What were you dreaming about to be grinning like that?

You punk. Your discipline's slipping.

- Get up. It's time for your shift. - Yes, I understand.

Get ready. Hurry.

Yes, I understand.

YOUR CHILDREN ARE IN OPERATIONS.

EPISODE 10

Current troop count for Ganglim Outpost.

29 total, 3 on leave, 26 present.

Personnel returning from leave report no incidents of note.

- Okay. Next. - Equipment check results.

The Thermal Observation Device is operating normally.

- Next. - Guard patrol, nothing to report.

However, the CCTV at Outpost Three

has a blind spot that needs to be adjusted.

A request has been submitted to the facilities department.

You were supposed to report to me first before putting in a request.

Oh, it was an urgent issue, so I took action first.

No matter how urgent the issue

you were still supposed to report to me first.

Are you trying to make it look like

the Company Commander is being kept in the dark?

I'm sorry. I will report to you first next time.

Man.

You call a meeting first thing in the morning, and for what?

Why is the atmosphere so tense? Deputy Outpost Commander.

Report the training schedule quickly now.

Understood. Next Tuesday, before noon

regarding the soldier's human rights, the education program...

- Salute, Company Commander! - What is it? We're in a meeting.

What is it?

What is it?

You should come to the mess hall right away.

When was this cleaned?

Last night, sir.

Are you telling me a fridge cleaned last night

should have this much frost in it?

Well, because the kitchen temperature rises during cooking...

Well, it seems to form even if we clean it frequently.

Is that supposed to be an excuse?

You can't even maintain a refrigerator

yet you complain about the food supplies.

You might have thought you could run your mouth

without consequence as a civilian

but in the army, you need to understand the weight of your words

before you decide to speak. Don't you think?

Oh, you're here.

Just as you wished, we're conducting a comprehensive inspection

under the Regimental Commander's orders.

I trust we'll have your full cooperation.

It's about time for the supply truck. Let's all have a look.

Just how poor their condition is.

Grade A green onions from Jindo, South Jeolla Province.

Grade A onions from Muan, South Jeolla Province.

These look like they're in perfect condition with no blemish.

So where are these terrible supplies you mentioned?

These are in much better condition than the vegetables we've been receiving.

Previously, many parts were spoiled, so we often had to throw them away.

So, do these look to be in bad condition to you?

These are photos of supplies that had issues during inspection.

It wasn't just once or twice.

Their condition has been consistently poor.

If you maliciously pick photos like these to show me

you can make it seem like there are problems that don't exist.

I trust what's right in front of me

more than a hundred photos.

I wish to formally object to this comprehensive inspection process itself.

As for the officer in charge of the supplier

I must question whether it's appropriate for you to be conducting this yourself.

Hey!

You've got a strange way of putting things.

So you're implying that I have ulterior motives

for conducting this comprehensive inspection?

We will now conduct an inspection of not just the mess hall

but all personnel at Ganglim Outpost.

I will be completely objective and thorough

so you are to cooperate fully.

Man, he came here on a mission. He's dead set on it.

We could've just let this go quietly.

Why did you have to blow it up like this?

Okay, notify the soldiers still at the Outpost about the inspection.

- Move it! - Yes, sir.

My goodness. You think you can do whatever you want

just because you're at an outpost? Right?

- Which barrack is this? - Corporal Kim Kwan-cheol, Barracks 2.

Everyone in Barracks 2 receives a demerit.

- Deputy Outpost Commander. - Hold on, let's clean up first.

What do you think you're doing?

Just like you wanted

I investigated all factors hindering

the improvement of the soldiers' meals.

And it turns out there are a whole lot of problems, aren't there?

You think I like cracking down on my own men?

But still

the higher-ups need to know what the problem is.

A soldier must always know

the weight and significance of their words

before they dare to speak.

I hope you finally learn that this time.

All right.

You need to come with us.

GANGLIM OUTPOST

What? Where is the Outpost Commander going?

Looks like she's in some serious trouble.

We're doomed. Our leave is going to be restricted for a while.

- Darn it. - Hey, it's cold. Let's go in.

I spoke firmly to the supplier

so there won't be any more problems with the provisions.

And Cho Ye-rin is under investigation by the inspection team.

- Min-go. - Yes, Battalion Commander.

Because you didn't properly handle the things you were supposed to

- the damage has been considerable. - I'm sorry, sir.

I'll try my best to stop any word from getting out of Ganglim...

How badly did you screw up

for word to get out of Ganglim, of all places?

You know the situation.

It's because those pathetic punks, Cho Ye-rin and Kang Seong-jae

kept getting in the way...

- I'm sorry, sir. - Head up. Back straight.

Is a soldier supposed to hang his head?

- No, sir. - Min-go.

If it's gotten to the point where even a regular soldier is filing a complaint

then this isn't something we can just brush aside, right?

I don't think Kang Seong-jae really knows anything.

He just saw Cho Ye-rin complain about the provisions a few times

and is probably repeating what he saw.

What about Cho Ye-rin? How much do you think she knows?

While she was looking into Bonggil Trading

she found out that at the factory's address

there's a junkyard instead of a factory.

What are you talking about?

- Sir, I was going to report it. - Why didn't you report it to me?

She only confirmed it was a junkyard and left

so I decided it wasn't a big deal.

I told you I'm the one who makes that decision!

Cho Ye-rin goes all about whenever it comes to Major Im.

If you're this sloppy

do you think she would just let it slide?

FIRST LIEUTENANT CHO YE-RIN.

I found what she had on her and took it.

I will take responsibility and take care of this matter.

Let's do this right.

I...

used to love how you were

like a cornered rat that would even bite the cat.

But you don't have that fire in you anymore.

Please.

Please trust me one last time.

I don't want to be disappointed again.

Major Lee Min-go.

IM SEUNG-BIN

Why were you investigating the food supply company?

- Like I've said repeatedly... - Did a superior give you the order?

I acted on my own. But...

What were you looking into, leaving your area of operations

during duty hours without reporting it?

Seeing as you know my every move

- you must've been investigating me. - First Lieutenant Cho.

You're here to be investigated.

Then stop trying to railroad us and conduct a proper investigation.

Well, who told you to leave your area of operations?

It was just a little frost in the fridge.

Darn it.

My goodness.

What's the use of talking to someone

who's determined to find fault with everything?

He's even complaining about

why the Company Administrative Office needs a portable stove.

I swear, I couldn't help but laugh.

Master Sergeant Park, I'm sorry. This is my fault.

It's all right. You didn't know any better, did you?

He came here determined to tear this outpost apart.

I hope the Outpost Commander will be okay.

Gosh. The Support Section Chief is running amok.

And I'm just standing there taking it.

It makes my blood boil.

This is when the Company Commander should step up

and give him a piece of his mind.