According to Nielsen Korea on May 26, episode 5 of the tvN and TVING Monday-Tuesday drama The Legend of Kitchen Soldier recorded an average nationwide household rating of 7.9%, while ratings in the Seoul metropolitan area reached 8.8%.
The latest episode also marked an important milestone for the drama, as it overtook competing series Scarecrow for the first time in ratings.
While Scarecrow episode 11 recorded a nationwide rating of 7.4%, The Legend of Kitchen Soldier successfully surpassed it, signaling the growing popularity of the military-themed fantasy cooking drama.
Episode 5 followed protagonist Kang Sung Jae after completing his time at Gangrim Guard Post and returning home on reward leave.
Park Ji Hoon, who plays Kang Sung Jae, drew attention for his warm chemistry with actress Seo Jeong-yeon, who portrays his mother Gong Soo Yeon. The episode featured the two working together on a food truck, adding emotional depth and family warmth to the story.
The Legend of Kitchen Soldier combines military life with fantasy and cooking elements, following an ordinary private soldier who unexpectedly becomes a legendary military cook.
The drama is based on the popular Naver webtoon of the same name and has attracted attention for its unique concept blending food, comedy, and army life.
After gaining massive popularity as a member of Wanna One, Park Ji Hoon successfully transitioned into acting through projects such as Love Revolution and Weak Hero Class 1.
Most recently, the actor earned praise for portraying King Danjong in the hit film The King’s Warden, which recently surpassed 16 million moviegoers.
With both his drama and film projects performing strongly, Park Ji Hoon is continuing to establish himself as one of the most promising young actor-idols in the Korean entertainment industry.
Sources: Daum | 세계일보
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