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THE LEGEND OF KITCHEN SOLDIER

Fifteen.

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It feels so strange now that it's time to leave.

Corporal Joo Sang-uk, you have to keep in touch.

It's not like I'm going far. We'll probably run into each other.

And you better not ignore me, treating me like some old man.

An old man?

- Barracks 1, at ease! - Salute!

Yes, I got it. Is all your stuff packed?

- Yes, we're all set. - Yes, sir.

- The transport's here, so let's go. - Yes, sir.

I wonder if Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun and Seong-jae are doing okay.

I'm not sure about Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun

but I'm sure Seong-jae is doing just fine.

Right? He'll do great.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

BARRACKS 1, KANG SEONG-JAE

BARRACKS 1

A HEARTY MEAL IS THE START OF CAMARADERIE

FOOD WASTE TRAFFIC LIGHT

And Ganglim Outpost, 4th Company, 1st Battalion is

tied for first place! Congratulations!

- My goodness. - What?

- We won! We did it! - Yes!

We did it!

GANGLIM OUTPOST SHUTDOWN

So why isn't the Quest complete?

It was an incredibly difficult decision.

Both teams presented wonderful dishes

and while the Officers' Mess's score was slightly higher

because it was more suitable for military meals

the Ganglim Outpost received bonus points

resulting in a tie between the two teams.

So, after a discussion among the judges

we've decided to hold a final one-on-one showdown

to determine the ultimate winner.

Hero. You have failed to complete the Quest.

All skills and recipes will disappear.

The Chef's Path will now end.

Since it's a tie for first place

it looks like we'll have one more round.

But hey, what does it matter? Who are we?

- We're Ganglim, aren't we? - Ganglim Outpost!

Let's take this all the way and win the whole thing!

- Are you okay? - Yes, I'm fine.

- You're not hurt, right? - No.

All right, this competition isn't a team battle. It's an individual one.

A one-on-one showdown.

What?

One representative soldier from each team

- will have 50 minutes to complete a dish. - A representative?

Seong-jae, get ready. You got this!

Let's make sure we win this time.

- Representatives. - Show them what you got.

Please step forward!

Come on, walk tall. Go!

FINAL EPISODE

Private First Class Kang Seong-jae.

That was a dramatic tie. How are you feeling right now?

Private First Class Kang Seong-jae?

Hey, what's with him?

I know. He suddenly zoned out.

Private First Class Kang Seong-jae.

- Private First Class Kang Seong-jae. - How are you feeling right now?

Well...

The thing is...

I think I need to think a little more about what would be good to make.

Oh, okay. I understand.

- Corporal Lee Ho-yeong. - Corporal Lee Ho-yeong.

Did you anticipate a rematch?

I made a few small mistakes

so I don't think I was able to perform at 100%.

I'll focus more on the individual match

and ensure that I come out the winner.

It seems the defending champion is left with some regrets, as expected.

Okay, then, we will now announce the mission for the tiebreaker.

This mission

is to develop a new special meal.

This time, with no budget limit, you are to create one special meal.

My mouth is already watering thinking about what dishes we'll see.

We'll take a short break to get set up

then we'll start the competition right away.

Every day, as I'd follow the status window

complete Quests, gain Experience Points

and level up.

For the first time, I felt certain I could actually accomplish something.

Stir-fry the beef with sesame oil.

Use vinegar to eliminate the odor from the old rice.

Add water to lower the salinity.

Add Cheongyang chili peppers for some kick.

When using the Rose-Knife item

your cooking grade increases by half a star.

Perfectly grilled pork belly. Three stars.

What can I do without my status window?

Whether it's cooking or standing guard at the Outpost...

Right now, I can't do anything.

Seong-jae, are you okay? What's with you all of a sudden?

- It's nothing. - Come on.

Hey. Tying for first is a huge accomplishment.

We gave it our all, right?

But...

- I feel it's all meaningless now. - Hey, Kang Seong-jae.

What, you think it's all over? It's not over.

- Just start over, that's all. - He's right.

Let's plan the menu again. Since it's a special meal

what about something like ginseng chicken soup?

That sounds great. What about grilled eel over rice?

We could really bring out that smoky flavor.

Smoky sounds good. Hey, what about

that smoky-flavored chicken you made before?

Kang Seong-jae. You got anything you want to make?

Just...

- I just want to do well. - What?

You're already doing great. What? All of a sudden...

What's gotten into you?

In just a moment, we'll begin the second round

to decide our winning team.

We ask all participating teams to please make your way to the event area.

Seong-jae.

Don't get hung up on the results.

For this last one, without any regrets

I hope you'll make the dish you really want to make.

And just trust yourself. You'll be fine.

We have a wide variety of ingredients prepared for you here.

Choose from the ingredients we have here

and create your own special meal.

We will now begin the final one-on-one showdown.

- Hey, Kang Seong-jae, let's go! - Hey, Seong-jae, we're here with you!

My mind is a complete blank.

I have no idea what I should cook.

Can I even cook without the status window?

29TH DIVISION COOKING COMPETITION

Is he going to stare at the ingredients all day?

Time's really flying by.

It looks like Corporal Lee Ho-yeong

is already set to start cooking.

- Grade A onion from Muan. - Glossy surface, substantial weight.

And that pungent aroma that hits your nose.

These are the things I perceived with my own senses every day.

Even though the status window is gone

I might've known it all along.

A fresh, sweet smell, just the right firmness

and golden skin.

This is it.

If you press it firmly like this...

See how it springs right back up?

This is the sign of fresh meat.

- Grade S domestic pork. - Put your nose right up to it.

And give it a good sniff.

You'll smell a savory, nutty aroma, not a gamey one.

DOMESTIC GRADE C EGGS

Domestic Grade C eggs.

- What are you doing? - Oh, gosh.

The eggs seemed a bit off, so I was shaking one.

I think I can hear it sloshing.

What I need isn't some amazing recipe.

What dish do I want to eat most right now?

The knife I've held every day feels unfamiliar.

It feels unusually heavy, and the blade feels dull.

This is so different from just a few minutes ago.

What is he doing?

There are no guidelines.

No dotted lines or angle markers. I can't see any of them.

Corporal Lee Ho-yeong's knife skills are savage.

Just look at that speed! He's so fast.

And precise.

Corporal Lee Ho-yeong. You can afford to take it easy.

You could probably win with just your left hand.

Kang Seong-jae! Don't worry! Just do what you always do.

- Cooking is all about heart! Heart! - It's not even a match.

- Go, Ganglim. - Go!

Just like I always do.

Stay calm.

- Kang Seong-jae's luck is running out. - Right.

So now even you won't help me.

A HEARTY MEAL IS THE START OF CAMARADERIE

You have completed the daily quest.

Your knife skill proficiency has increased.

All the countless cuts I've made until now.

I have to remember the feeling from those times.

Let's go!

All right, 30 minutes left.

He's doing pretty well, even though that's not his usual knife.

Only bad cooks blame their gear.

Like me. You got this!

- 30 minutes is plenty of time. - Totally.

I made rice every day

but now I hesitate over every little thing.

To make delicious rice

is the most difficult thing of all.

I'm only just now realizing that.

Dad.

Seong-jae, do you know why rice is so important?

No.

It's because rice brings all the side dishes together.

No matter how good the side dishes are, they feel incomplete without rice.

You shouldn't wash the rice so roughly.

You'll hurt it.

Like this.

Gently now. Let it slip through your fingers.

Let it slip through your fingers. Like this.

Now you try.

Yes, maybe even before the status window showed up

Dad had already taught me everything.

That's it.

Kang Seong-jae is starting to pick up the pace.

It looks like he's finally found his rhythm.

I wonder what special dish he'll come up with.

- What's he trying to do? - I have no idea.

The exact measurements and ratios for the seasoning don't matter.

What really matters is how it tastes to me.

Now that the status window is gone

the only one I can truly rely on is myself.

I need a deep, rich umami flavor.

The air is already filling up with a delicious aroma.

And we're all very curious to see

what kind of dish Lee Ho-yeong will create.

That rich, buttery aroma is making my mouth water.

Kang Seong-jae's dish, on the other hand

has a somewhat familiar feel to it.

It doesn't quite look like a special meal

so I have to admit, I'm a little concerned.

With two dishes that are so completely different

we'll see how they turn out. All eyes are on them now.

All right, 20 minutes left.

- 20 minutes is plenty of time. - More than enough.

All right, ten minutes left.

Both contestants need to start wrapping things up.

Five minutes remaining.

He has to wrap it up now.

With soy sauce and balsamic vinegar

he was able to make it look just like caviar.

- That's amazing. - Yes.

One minute remaining.

All right, time's up. Please stop what you're doing.

Let's give a big round of applause

to our two soldiers for all their hard work.

Seong-jae.

You get cut by knives and burned by fire.

You've got to wear those scars to be a real chef.

Got it?

My goodness, did he really make this in just 50 minutes?

I saw it with my own two eyes, and I still can't believe it.

It looks like Private First Class Kang Seong-jae

misunderstood the theme this time.

It's a far cry from the elegance of French cuisine.

Yes.

- The reactions are good. - Excellent.

It's going to be fine.

Corporal Lee Ho-yeong, would you please introduce your dish?

Corporal Lee Ho-yeong!

Vol-au-vent is French

for "flight in the wind," meaning it's incredibly light.

Inside the puff pastry

I've placed a filling of cream sauce and chicken.

All right, first, you will taste the dish from Corporal Lee Ho-yeong

of the Officers' Mess.

This creation

was made with a precise technique to make the outside crispy

while keeping the inside perfectly moist.

It feels like...

- Looking at... - A piece of art.

Next, I've prepared a truffle risotto.

I enhanced the aroma with truffle mushrooms and oil.

It's an explosion of different flavors in my mouth.

This risotto has a subtle truffle aroma

and it's cooked perfectly al dente.

It almost feels like I'm dining in a high-end restaurant.

For dessert, I've prepared a sweet creme brulee.

Please, enjoy.

It's not too sweet. I like that.

A meal this luxurious makes me wonder

if I even deserve it.

Thank you.

All right, now we'll taste the dish from Private First Class

Kang Seong-jae of Ganglim Outpost.

After tasting something so incredible

this one looks quite plain in comparison.

Yes.

I'm not sure you can even call this a "special meal."

It is a special meal.

But it just looks like a typical home-cooked meal.

For sure.

He's not in the same league as the guys from the Officers' Mess.

I suggest you eat it as you do at home.

Put some kimchi on a spoonful of rice and then wrap it in the seaweed.

- Mom. - My In-tae's favorite side dish.

Eat up.

- What? - Is he crying?

Our heartless Division Commander

- is actually crying. - Is there something wrong with him?

- He's crying. - Is it that good?

- Mom. - Mom.

Just one more. Eat one more before you go.

My son, you're having a hard time, aren't you?

Come on, let's eat.

- Mom. - Mom.

- Sir. - What?

Gosh, I made a fool of myself by crying.

At first glance

I thought this was just another home-cooked meal.

But the more I ate

the more it tugged at my heartstrings.

Where did you learn to cook this dish?

I didn't learn it from anywhere, sir.

I pictured my cozy home, a place that's always been my sanctuary

and relied completely on my senses to create it.

For many soldiers

including myself, what we miss the most during our military service

is a home-cooked meal.

We may be dependable and strong soldiers

but a part of our hearts always longs for our families.

I believe

that the warmth of a single home-cooked meal

has the power to soothe that longing.

- Five, six, seven, eight. - Five, six, seven, eight.

- Salute! - Salute!

- Perfect! This is delicious! - Perfect! This is delicious!

All right, the judges' scores have been tallied.

We will now announce the final results.

Today

I made a meal I can be proud of, even if I lose.

Thinking of my loved ones

through all the cuts from the knife and burns on my hands

I created this meal with my own two hands.

And the final result is...

Congratulations. This year's winner is...

Ganglim Outpost!

Let's give another big round of applause for our two hard-working soldiers!

Seong-jae did it!

Kang Seong-jae, you really had me on pins and needles.

I never would have won without you two. Thank you.

See? I knew you could do it.

Thank you.

Just watching them cook was pure torture.

My mouth was watering the whole time.

But it looks like you aren't too happy.

Even though your own guys took first and second places.

I am happy, sir.

Now let's hear a few words from our winning team.

- Private First Class Kang Seong-jae. - Private First Class Kang Seong-jae!

First of all, the Outpost Commander

Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun, and Corporal Kim Kwan-cheol.

Without their help, I never would have been able to win.

Today, as the cook for Ganglim Outpost

I wanted to do one last thing for them.

Wait.

What do you mean, your "last thing" as the cook for Ganglim Outpost?

Is something going on at Ganglim?

About that, sir. The battalion commander mentioned

that there were safety concerns being raised about Ganglim

so we were in the process of shutting it down.

If there are safety issues, then shutting it down is the right call.

The safety of our soldiers is our top priority, after all.

May I have a word, sir?

- Salute! - Salute.

I came because I have something I must report to you, Division Commander.

- And you are... - The 4th Company Commander

Captain Hwang Seok-ho, sir.

What is it you wish to say?

In fact, our Ganglim Outpost

is safer than any other outpost.

What are you talking about?

This is the safety report for Ganglim Outpost.

This report, under orders from the battalion commander

was intentionally fabricated to make the outpost appear unsafe.

What are you talking about?

Are you saying they intentionally tried to shut down the outpost?

Division Commander, it's a misunderstanding.

In order to silence the soldiers at Ganglim Outpost

who spoke out about the food supplier

and with the ulterior motive of having them disbanded

the closure procedure was initiated.

Then...

- there's just one favor I need to ask. - Yes, sir. Please tell me.

I'm thinking this might be a good chance to clean up Ganglim.

Submit a few reports up the chain

that there are concerns about accidents due to the outpost's deterioration.

BUSINESS CLOSURE FORM

Again, I apologize for causing you concern.

Salute!

I'm going to look more into those documents

I saw in the Battalion Commander's office.

Then...

What can I do to help?

While Lieutenant Colonel Baek Chun-ik is at the cooking competition

I need you to help me find the evidence.

My goodness, I just knew it.

They just changed the company name and signed a new contract

over and over again.

He's been pulling this the whole time.

I never took the Battalion Commander for that kind of man.

It was right under my nose.

Hey, Investigator.

Take all of this too. Wait a minute.

Let me just take a picture before you take these.

Yes, thank you for your work. You can take them.

If this isn't defense industry corruption, what is?

This is why we were always getting rotten eggs and stuff, right?

You can't blame Yoon Dong-hyun for his cooking

when he could only use ingredients like that.

Kang Seong-jae is the one who deserves credit for his good work.

When a problem arose, they'd terminate the contract

and have the business shut down.

But in reality, they were contracting with the same company

- under a different name. - Hey, Hwang Seok-ho!

Do you have any idea where you are, talking so recklessly?

- Company Commander, continue. - Furthermore

Major Im Seung-bin, who died a year ago

during a corruption investigation, was also wrongly framed.

I have confirmed it.

What is it?

How are you holding up?

How do you think I'm holding up?

Has the Battalion Commander come to visit?

Everyone is too busy cutting ties with me.

Did the Battalion Commander promise you my position?

A position... Is that really so important?

Is that why you went so far? To Major Im?

- What are you talking about? - He was so good to us.

So, what exactly did you come here to hear?

You didn't do this alone, did you?

I will handle it properly.

Min-gu.

You get what I'm saying, 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.

I don't want to be disappointed again. Major Lee Min-gu.

I suppose if it's a matter of responsibility

then it's mine for failing to manage my subordinate.

But if I had known about this beforehand I would've stopped it one way or another.

Min-gu.

I didn't know it would go that far.

I was just following the Battalion Commander's orders.

I would've been finished otherwise. What choice did I have?

He told me to send the money, so I did.

Let's talk about this outside.

The Deputy Battalion Commander, Major Im Seung-bin

found out about the kickbacks from the supplier.

Hey, you scumbag.

So you framed him for everything and drove him to his death.

Was that on your direct orders, Battalion Commander?

Let's take this outside.

I think we need an explanation, Battalion Commander.

Hey, you idiot. What do you think you're doing? Darn it.

Excuse me for a moment.

Salute!

Master Sergeant Park Jae-young, Administration and Supply NCO

for the 4th Company, 1st Battalion, 60th Regiment.

I'm here on business regarding the cooking competition.

Salute!

Lieutenant Colonel Baek Chun-ik. We've managed to secure all the evidence.

I'm sorry

but I don't think you'll be able to get out of this.

- Investigators, please go ahead. - Yes.

Don't touch me. Darn it.

What are you doing? Drag him out.

I will return after I have explained my position!

Salute!

29TH DIVISION COOKING COMPETITION

- Company Commander. - Company Commander!

Oh my. What a mess. You went through a lot.

Geez, talk about timing.

If I'd been just a little later, it would've been a huge disaster.

I was worried the competition would be over by the time I arrived

but thanks to Private First Class Kang making it to a rematch

- the timing was absolutely perfect. - But hey, are you going to be okay?

This will probably affect your promotion, Company Commander.

Well, what can you do? I, Hwang Seok-ho, already did it.

But still

we can't let any more injustices happen, right?

Right.

- You really went through it. - Man, I'm beat.

Cho Ye-rin. You did a great job.

Not at all.

Private First Class Kang Seong-jae.

Congratulations.

- Thank you, sir. - What are you congratulating him for?

Master Sergeant Park, we won.

First place? You're saying you won?

Oh my, Kang Seong-jae won. He won!

Oh my, hey, Kang Seong-jae actually won!

I learned a lot thanks to you, Corporal Lee Ho-yeong.

I hope we can meet again.

Not at some small-time contest like this one.

Let's have a proper showdown. Chef to chef.

We'll see if that kind of home cooking works then, too.

- Look at him. - Geez, showing off until the end.

Man, he's got some great pride.

I wonder if you just kicked the hornet's nest.

I think it'll be fun if we compete again.

Good. That's my guy.

Let's go.

Look at this.

Hero,

the Protect the Ganglim Outpost quest is completed.

By winning the cooking competition

the Ganglim Outpost Shutdown has been halted.

- Kang Seong-jae, come on. - Let's go.

I'm coming.

Hey, you were really amazing today. You really were.

You know what I was thinking while I was crushing those biscuits?

"Once I'm done crushing these, I get to go home."

But then suddenly, a tie! Then, a rematch!

I thought the world was out to get me.

Hey, Kang Seong-jae, why were you just standing there

after the first round spacing out like you'd lost your soul?

I thought he had a mental breakdown and that I'd have to step in.

That would have been awful.

I think I was just really nervous.

The Division Commander was there and everything.

Still, Kang Seong-jae is definitely good under pressure.

What? But then...

- What is going to happen to our outpost? - About that.

Since the Division Commander mentioned

that it was fine to leave Ganglim as is

don't you think we'll just go back to our regular duties?

Gosh, Kang Seong-jae. On top of everything

you even saved an outpost from being shut down?

Hey, you're really going to make it big with your cooking.

- That's amazing. - That's amazing.

GANGLIM OUTPOST

- You did great! - Great job! Yes!

29TH DIVISION COOKING COMPETITION 1ST PLACE GOLDEN COOK AWARD

Hey, why is everyone out here in the cold?

We heard Kang Seong-jae won and were waiting for you to get back.

Kang Seong-jae, if you were any later

everyone would've scattered and started unpacking.

- I couldn't wait to see you all. - What on earth did you cook

to stop the outpost from being shut down?

Hey! You take some hot rice and pile on some back ribs and kimchi

and wrap it all up with seaweed roasted in sesame oil...

- Talking makes my mouth water. - Oh, right.

We only cooked it, but we never got to try it.

- That's right. - Yes!

Oh, right.

I'll prepare the meal right away!

Hey, this reminds me of that time we went to pick namul.

I was so worried.

You all worked so hard.

Great job.

Gosh, this is delicious.

Eating this strangely puts me at ease.

It feels like I'm home.

We arrived at the battalion headquarters

and they suddenly told us to get on a bus.

We were told to return to the outpost.

So I wondered what was going on.

I instinctively knew

Kang Seong-jae had done something big.

You must have been really surprised today.

Kwan-cheol

Dong-hyun, and Seong-jae, you all worked so hard.

- Yes, you did great. - You did great!

This kitchen still needs me. It breaks my heart to leave.

I just can't bring myself to leave.

Well, that's why I prepared something special for you.

Is it pocket money?

It's an application for Specialist Sergeant.

All right, everyone, say hello to your new junior!

Our very own Staff Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun!

Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun, that's the first time I've seen that look.

That look on your face, all serious and sweating buckets

while you were cooking...

What have you been doing all this time to only show us that side of you now?

It's the last chapter of my military life, isn't it?

I just thought it would be cool to end it with a win.

It's no big deal.

Live a pure and clean life, like tofu!

Congrats on your discharge, Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun!

Anyone watching would think you're getting out of prison, not the army.

He's being reborn, isn't he? As a civilian.

Your sense of humor has really improved.

Dong-hyun, say a few words.

Did you just call his name?

- Jae-young! - What?

- Ye-rin! - Yes, go ahead. Say what you want.

You wanted to do this, right?

Man, really...

So, this is the end of my time in the kitchen.

Kang Seong-jae.

Are you going to do this for me when I get discharged too?

Hey, TMI, have some tact.

A Private First Class shouldn't be talking about getting discharged.

Seong-jae, if Kwan-cheol gets cocky when he makes Sergeant

just starve him. Got it?

All that knife work was great mental training.

- Have a seat. - Yes, sir.

Kang Seong-jae.

Thanks for all the good food.

It's all thanks to you, Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun. Thank you.

Oh, and there's one more thing!

One, two, three! Ta-da!

Hey, I can't eat something this cute. It's adorable.

Hey, how'd you make this?

Gosh, he made rice inside an egg.

- Sergeant Yoon, are you crying? - No, I'm not.

- Hey, are you crying? - No, I'm not.

- Don't cry! - I'm not.

- Don't cry! - Don't cry!

- Hey, this one's crying too! - Why are you crying?

Oh, come on, sir.

Gosh, this is really moist.

Come on, let's eat.

Let's eat.

- Is that the new recruit? - Yes, sir.

KANG SEONG-JAE

- Kang Seong-jae. - Private Kang Seong-jae.

Here, use this.

Oh, thank you.

Hey...

Can't you just stay here?

- Grab my hand. Quick! - Thank you.

Company, attention!

Salute Sergeant Yoon Dong-hyun, now a civilian!

- Salute! - Salute!

- At ease. - Is that the loudest you can be?

I can just imagine what a mess the Ganglim Outpost

- will be without me. - You should worry about yourself.

I don't care what you do out there, but seriously, just don't cook.

But what can I do?

I've developed an interest in cooking.

If you get a job at a restaurant, let us know where.

So we can make sure we never go there.

These punks are getting cocky just because I'm a civilian now.

Attention.

You've all worked hard.

Just hang in there a little longer.

And...

I was truly grateful for everything.

- Especially you, Kang Seong-jae. - Private First Class Kang Seong-jae.

You're really...

I can't figure you out. Until the very end.

Thank you for your hard work, sir.

I'm heading out. It's cold. You guys go on in. See ya.

- Take care, sir. - Thank you for your hard work.

Hey, Dong-hyun.

- Take care. - Take care.

- I'm off. Mun-ik, I'm really going. - Go on, you old man!

KANG SEONG-JAE'S RECIPE NOTE

It feels like a dream.

Today, we're meeting someone who, at the last cooking competition

took first place, Private First Class Kang Seong-jae.

Well, first, I was so grateful that my fellow outpost soldiers

congratulated me, and most of all...

I'm just so glad I get to see my fellow soldiers again.

Well, when people eat my food

I hope they feel like they've come home

and they can feel comfortable.

Filling the hearts of his comrades with a single warm meal

this is Private First Class Kang Seong-jae of the Ganglim Outpost.

This is Jeong Min-a, reporting for Armed Forces TV.

GANGLIM OUTPOST

So how's work? You managing okay?

It's tough, but it's still fun.

I'm glad it seems to be a good fit for you.

Oh, right.

I was so surprised when I saw you.

I knew you were a good cook

but I had no idea you were that serious about it.

It was really impressive.

Thanks.

There's that pretty smile again.

Gosh, waiting for you to get out of the army is taking forever.

What? Out of the blue?

This was always so hard for me.

I guess it's because I wasn't sure of myself yet.

So you're more confident now?

But what if someone sees us?

"Certificate of Commendation. Captain Hwang Seok-ho."

"This unit, for its systematic unit management..."

Right?

"Something... So he is hereby awarded this commendation."

"Division Commander, Major General Kim In-tae."

Congratulations again, Company Commander.

If it weren't for all of you

I, Hwang Seok-ho, couldn't have done anything.

And it's not just our Company Commander.

You all saw that our Ganglim Outpost was selected as the best one, right?

What would've happened if they'd shut down a post like this?

It would've been a huge mistake.

I know, right? I'm so glad it all worked out.

You all went through so much trouble because of me.

- Master Sergeant. - Yes.

From now on, go a little easier on the makgeolli

- and don't pick so many namul. - There he goes again, nagging.

Well, our Company Commander Hwang Seok-ho is back to his old self.

Ye-rin.

From now on, no matter what anyone says

keep being yourself and always speak your mind.

Understood, Company Commander.

Hey, she'd do that even if you didn't tell her to.

- Isn't that right? - That's right.

All right, let's go eat.

- Where to? Outside? - To the mess hall.

The mess hall? All right, let's go.

I wonder what delicious thing Seong-jae has cooked up for us today. Huh?

Right.

Making rice at dawn every day

getting cut by knives, and burning my hands

I slowly began to understand.

That a single meal I make can give someone strength.

That its warmth can move a person's heart.

Making one meal with all your heart every day.

That was the beginning of the legend.

Hero, a new quest has arrived.

The Legend Begins.

Become a cook who is recognized in the Officers' Mess.

Do you wish to proceed?

SPECIAL THANKS TO LEE SANG-YI

THE LEGEND OF KITCHEN SOLDIER

Private Kang Seong-jae.

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The Chef's Path tutorial has begun.

I'm truly grateful.

Start wearing this today.

Hey, you scoundrel!

Salute!

Warning.

I can't hear you!

- Salute! - Salute!

Mamma mia!

Ganglim!

29TH DIVISION COOKING COMPETITION

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