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CJ ENM's K-drama 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' gains global popularity
The 12-episode series produced by Studio Dragon won best drama series at the Blue Dragon Series Awards and charted across multiple international streaming platforms.
The short version
- CJ ENM and Studio Dragon's 12-episode TVING original K-drama "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier" has achieved strong viewership on global platforms including Disney+ Japan, HBO Max, and Rakuten Viki.
- The series won best drama series at the Fifth Blue Dragon Series Awards on July 31 after being featured as a special screening at Series Mania in Lille.
- The show departs from traditional K-drama conventions by focusing on comedy and an experimental lo-fi visual style rather than a central romantic storyline.
- Chief producer Kim Tae-hoon is set to discuss the project during a creator talk at K-Brand Week in Poland on Sept. 15.
Key facts
- "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier" is a 12-episode TVING original series produced by Studio Dragon and starring Park Ji-hoon alongside Lee Sang-yi, Han Dong-hee, and Lee Hong-nae.[Variety]
- The show won best drama series at the Fifth Blue Dragon Series Awards on July 31.[Variety]
- The series reached No. 2 overall on Disney+ Japan, landed in the top three Korean drama titles on HBO Max across 17 countries and territories, and placed in the top five on Rakuten Viki across the Americas, Europe, Oceania, and MENA.[Variety]
- Chief producer Kim Tae-hoon will participate in a creator talk at K-Brand Week in Poland on Sept. 15.[Variety]