Based on the webtoon of the same name, "The legend of kitchen soldier" belongs to the fantasy comedy genre, telling the story of Kang Sung Jae (Park Ji Hoon) - a Private who puts aside military duties to enter the kitchen, gradually becoming a "legendary chef" in the army.
On April 9, the movie released the first teaser and quickly attracted attention when depicting the main character's journey of change. From a rookie confused in the military environment, Kang Sung Jae suddenly changed direction when he announced that he could cook and become the head chef of the unit.
The clear change of the character, from the initial clumsy operations to the skillful cooking skills, is also shown in the introduction. Not only changing in ability, Sung Jae's eyes and aura also become sharper, showing the psychological maturity process.
Besides humor and military life, "The legend of kitchen soldier" also exploits the connecting power of cuisine. Meals prepared by Sung Jae become a bridge connecting members of the unit.
In this role, Park Ji Hoon continues to receive attention. Originating from the Wanna One group, the actor once attracted attention for his role-playing ability through projects such as "Love Revolution", "The Weak Hero", or most recently the movie "Under the Shadow of Cinema" (top 1 revenue of all time in Korea, currently reaching more than 16 million views).
According to Korean media, having an advantage in acting, Park Ji Hoon will not have many difficulties when playing the role of Kang Sung Jae. He is expected to "blow life" into the character with his youthful appearance and realistic acting, depicting the maturity of a clumsy soldier becoming a talented chef.
Meanwhile, on social networks, audiences expressed excitement and expectations for the 27-year-old star's performance as well as the novel story of the film.
