Everything To Know About CJ ENM’s 'The Legend Of Kitchen Soldier'
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- Hollywood & Entertainment Everything To Know About CJ ENM’s 'The Legend Of Kitchen Soldier'By Laura Sirikul,
- The Legend of Kitchen Soldier has been receiving strong positive responses from global audiences.
- Globally, the series ranked No. 2 overall and No. 2 in the TV show category on Disney+ Japan.
Hollywood & Entertainment Everything To Know About CJ ENM’s 'The Legend Of Kitchen Soldier'By Laura Sirikul,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow Author May 30, 2026, 09:58am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The Legend of Kitchen Soldier CJ ENMCJ ENM’s K-drama military fantasy comedy series, The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, is a breakout hit, capturing the hearts of domestic and global fans. Since its premiere on May 11, the series ranked No. 1 in weekly paid subscribers on South Korea’s leading streaming platform TVING for two consecutive weeks, surpassing 121.26 million cumulative digital views within its first week. The Legend of Kitchen Soldier achieved the highest first-week digital viewership record among K-dramas over the past three years.
“One of the most appealing aspects of The Legend of Kitchen Soldier is the way it successfully harmonizes multiple genres – K-food, fantasy, and comedy – while bringing its unique cast of characters to life,” says Sebastian Kim, Head of Content Business Unit at CJ ENM. “Unlike conventional romantic comedy series, the show delivers genuine laughter through unexpected and imaginative comedic moments. The Legend of Kitchen Soldier has been receiving strong positive responses from global audiences. The series serves as a strong example of how K-dramas can expand beyond traditional romantic comedy formats and explore fresh, genre-blending storytelling.”