What is 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' about?

'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' is a Korean drama about a 'plastic-spoon man' who joins the military to escape difficult circumstances and becomes an army cook, guided by a virtual quest system.

Where will 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' premiere?

'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' will have a special screening premiere at the Series Mania festival.

Who is Carlo Fasino and what did he say about the drama?

Carlo Fasino is the programming manager at Series Mania, who described 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' as a surrealist joyride with profound vitality and original wit.

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Surrealist Korean Drama 'Kitchen Soldier' at Series Mania

12 Feb

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Summary

A Korean drama about economic disadvantage and culinary adventure.
Features a virtual quest system guiding a soldier's path.
Selected for a special screening at the Series Mania festival.

Surrealist Korean Drama 'Kitchen Soldier' at Series Mania

A notable Korean drama, 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,' has been selected for a special screening at the Series Mania festival. This selection makes it the sole Korean production to premiere at the event. The series, a TVING Original, centers on a character born into economic hardship, referred to as a "plastic-spoon man," who joins the military seeking escape.

His path to becoming a legendary army cook is dramatically altered by a virtual "Quest" system. This system directs his actions as a kitchen soldier, with each completed mission uncovering deeper issues within his unit. The narrative unfolds as an unconventional military adventure where kitchen implements become his primary tools.