According to Nielsen Korea, episode 3 of "The legend of kitchen soldier" reached a nationwide viewership rating of 7.2%, an increase of 1% compared to the previous episode and continued to set a new record for the film after three episodes aired.
Meanwhile, episode 9 of "The scarecrow" recorded a rating of 7.2%, slightly down from the highest level of 7.4% in the previous episode. This makes the rating competition between the two films more noteworthy.
In the new developments of "Chef Legend", Kang Sung Jae (Park Ji Hoon) suddenly collapses after continuously facing pressure in the barracks.
Before that, he prepared pork tenderloin to prevent being transferred from the position of kitchen soldier. However, the dish was accidentally served to a person drifting to the Gangrim outpost. More surprisingly, this guest praised the dish, helping Sung Jae to be officially recognized as a military chef.
After that, the character continues to challenge himself by transforming Minh Thai fish braised - a dish that many Korean soldiers "hat the most" - into a new version called "Pomodoro Minh Thai Fish Filet" by combining Western recipes and cooking secrets from his deceased father.
However, just before the dish was served to the military meal quality inspection team, Sung Jae suddenly collapsed, causing panic among those around him.
According to the producer, episode 4 will continue to revolve around the plan to organize a collective dinner at the Gangrim outpost. Although Kang Sung Jae is determined to prepare a decent meal for the soldiers, everything quickly falls into chaos because Yoon Dong Hyun (Lee Hong Nae) continuously burns grilled food.
Meanwhile, "Bù nhìn bóng đêm" enters its climax when a series of secrets related to the 30-year-long series of murders are gradually revealed.
If police officer Kang Tae Joo (Park Hae Soo) is determined to track down the real perpetrator to clear Im Seok Man's name, prosecutor Cha Si Young (Lee Hee Joon) is trying to hide the truth behind the disappearance and death of baby Hye Jin.
Korean media assessed that the common point that helps both works maintain their appeal lies in the fast pace of the film and the continuous creation of new knots. If "Legend of the Kitchener" attracted attention thanks to the humor - strange military elements, then "Nightingale" attracted viewers with a tense investigative atmosphere and many situational twists.
