Korean Soldier Han Donghee's Legendary Kitchen Service

Actress Han Dong-hee has proven her ability to portray diverse characters across genres by taking on the role of Lieutenant Jo Ye-rin, the commander of the Gangrim outpost with a cool yet firm charisma, in the TVING original drama "​The Legend of the Culinary Soldier." Han Dong-hee captivated viewers with her stable acting, portraying a character who values principles and discipline and cannot tolerate injustice. In particular, she heightened the drama's immersion by showing her authority as a commander while keenly observing the unit's situation as she received the enlistment report from new recruit Kang Seong-jae (played by Park Ji-hoon).

Han Dong-hee's performance this time is a 180-degree departure from the images she presented in previous works such as the dramas 'The Blooming,' 'Gyeongseong Creature Season 2,' and 'Mantis: The Killer's Outing.' She effortlessly embodied the soldier character, leaving a lasting impression not only with her military uniform appearance but also with her voice tone and gaze, which were completely immersed in the character. Jo Ye-rin's actions, remaining centered even amidst tense situations within the outpost, such as the issue of culinary soldier Kang Seong-jae's assignment, further heightened anticipation for future developments. Her unwavering stance as an outpost commander, despite pressure from her superior, the company commander, saying, "​If there's a judgment to be made, I'll make it, and if there's responsibility to be taken, I'll take it," left a strong impression on viewers.

The scene where she proved Jo Ye-rin's unique leadership by trusting Kang Seong-jae's cooking skills, which she witnessed firsthand, and firmly upholding his assignment, demonstrated her leadership. Han Dong-hee's future activities are drawing attention as she portrays the meticulous care she shows for soldiers struggling to adapt after enlisting, hidden behind her resolute commander persona. "The Legend of the Culinary Soldier" is a fantasy military cooking drama depicting the process of private Kang Seong-jae transforming into a 'legendary culinary soldier.' It airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM on TVING and tvN.

The TVING original "The Legend of the Culinary Soldier," starring Park Ji-hoon, a former member of the group Wanna One, is creating a box office sensation, ranking first overall in TVING paid subscriptions just two days after its release. The tvN broadcast viewership ratings for episode 2 also showed an upward trend, recording an average of 6.2% and a peak of 7.6% nationwide, ranking first in its time slot.

In episode 2, new recruit Kang Seong-jae (played by Park Ji-hoon) faced a crisis when the sea urchin and seaweed soup he cooked sent battalion commander Baek Chun-ik (played by Jung Woong-in) to the emergency room. However, the situation was resolved when it was revealed that a perilla allergy was the cause. Afterward, Kang Seong-jae gained a new skill, 'Affection Check,' but discovered that his dislike rating among unit members was high due to the commotion he caused. He was also put in a situation where he had to complete various missions within 72 hours to continue on the 'path of a chef,' with one of them being to achieve an affection score of 50 or higher from Captain Hwang Seok-ho, increasing the pressure.