Actor Lee Sang-yi stunned viewers with a viral mix of sharp choreography and a riveting solo monologue in episode 6 of TVING’s original series ‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier’, delivering a scene-stealing moment that lit up the small screen.
Riding a ratings surge each week, ‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier’ features Lee as 4th Company Commander Captain Hwang Seok-ho, whose presence goes far beyond a simple cameo. In the May 26 broadcast, Hwang appeared not in fatigues but in a sleek black suit with a perfect fit, instantly commanding attention. After tasting arancini made by Kang Sung-jae (played by Park Ji-hoon), he exploded with emotion—switching between colorful lines and dance—captivating viewers on the spot. His punchy, richly expressive monologue doubled the fun, and from a solo routine to taking center as the ‘Taste Boys’ leader for a smooth group number, Lee flaunted his signature “dance DNA,” drawing gasps of praise.
After the show, his agency Chorokbaem Entertainment dropped behind-the-scenes photos of the high-energy dance scene on its official social media. In the images, Lee vividly channels Hwang Seok-ho’s whirlwind of surprise, joy, and happiness. Packing the stage with flashy handwork and footwork, he reportedly practiced right up to the take to nail the perfect shot.
Online communities and social media erupted immediately with comments like, “He’s working the hardest of any cameo ever,” and “Who knew he could dance this well?”
With Lee’s truly “special” contribution supercharging the drama, ‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier’ airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 p.m. on tvN and streams simultaneously on TVING.