On the 11th, the TVING original ‘Become a Legend Cook’ premiered on TVING and tvN.
In the first episode of ‘Become a Legend Cook’, actor Lee Hong-nae, who plays Yoon Dong-hyun, a cook at Gangrim Post and a sergeant nearing discharge, captured viewers’ attention by bringing laughs from his very first appearance. He showed an unexpected charm as the ‘Hell Cook’, possessing terrible cooking skills despite his charismatic appearance.
Yoon Dong-hyun (played by Lee Hong-nae) made his first appearance with a determined look reminiscent of a legendary chef. Drenched in sweat and wielding cooking utensils without hesitation, he exuded an extraordinary aura. However, he served an unidentified braised potato dish, sparking complaints from the unit members. He responded to his juniors’ complaints with sheer charisma.
Meanwhile, with only 100 days left until discharge, he was only hoping for a peaceful exit, but the appearance of Kang Seong-jae (played by Park Ji-hoon) hinted at a disruption in his final days of service.
While Yoon Dong-hyun was away after leaving the work to Kang Seong-jae, a surprise inspection by the company commander began, putting him in a crisis due to poor kitchen management. However, he barely managed to get through the situation thanks to the storage room Kang Seong-jae had organized. Subsequently, the soldiers fell into chaos again due to Yoon Dong-hyun’s terrible cooking, and an incident occurred where Battalion Commander Baek Chun-ik (played by Jung Woong-in) collapsed because of the seaweed soup made by Kang Seong-jae, sparking curiosity about what other crises the sergeant’s final days will face.
In the first episode of ‘Become a Legend Cook’, Lee Hong-nae enhanced the dramatic fun with his sly comic acting, contrasting with his rough appearance. His disastrous cooking skills, which were almost nausea-inducing despite his seriousness, created both tension and laughter. He transformed into a ‘Hell Cook’ who is serious yet hilarious. Having made a strong impression with his funny performance, attention is now on what kind of chemistry he will show with the lead actor Park Ji-hoon in the upcoming episodes.
Meanwhile, the first episode of ‘Become a Legend Cook’ recorded a viewership rating of 5.8% among nationwide households on paid platforms according to Nielsen Korea. This is the highest rating among tvN’s Monday-Tuesday dramas this year.
