# K-Drama Ratings Round-Up: “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” Climbs & “The Scarecrow” Shatters Its Own Record

URL: https://technosports.co.in/k-drama-ratings-round-up-the-legend-of-kitchen-soldier/  
Published: 2026-05-13  
Updated: 2026-05-13  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Monday and Tuesday nights just became the hottest slots on Korean television. *The Legend of Kitchen Soldier* is proving it has legs with a ratings climb after just its second episode, while *The Scarecrow* is doing something far rarer — making ENA history week after week. Here’s the full picture.

## May 12, 2026 — Ratings at a Glance

| Drama | Network | Episode | Nationwide Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **The Legend of Kitchen Soldier** | tvN | Ep. 2 | **6.2%** (↑ rise from Ep. 1) |
| **The Scarecrow** | ENA | Latest | **7.444%** (new all-time ENA Mon-Tue record) |

## The Legend of Kitchen Soldier — A Promising Start

Park Ji-hoon’s military kitchen comedy fantasy is already showing the upward trajectory fans had hoped for. Episode 2 rose to a **nationwide average of 6.2%** according to Nielsen Korea — a healthy climb that signals strong word-of-mouth momentum heading into its second week.

The show, adapted from the popular Naver webtoon, follows Kang Seong-jae — a top military trainee who ends up classified as a “soldier under watch” and discovers a mysterious in-game culinary quest system that forces him to swap his rifle for a ladle. With its unique blend of comedy, fantasy RPG elements, and military life, it’s quickly carving out its own identity in the crowded K-drama landscape.

For episode release schedules and more K-drama updates, check out [Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).

![The Legend of Kitchen Soldier](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/scrsrf.webp)

## The Scarecrow — ENA’s Runaway Hit

If *The Legend of Kitchen Soldier* is rising steadily, *The Scarecrow* is on a completely different level. The ENA mystery thriller scored a **7.444% nationwide rating** — smashing its own record as the highest-rated Monday-Tuesday drama in ENA’s history.

What makes this even more impressive is the journey. [*The Scarecrow*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scarecrow_(TV_series)) debuted at a modest 2.9% in late April before climbing episode by episode: 4.1% → 5.0% → 5.2% → 6.3% → 7.4% — and still rising. Only *Extraordinary Attorney Woo*, which peaked at 17.5%, stands ahead of it in all-time ENA drama history.

Starring **Park Hae-soo** (*Squid Game*) and **Lee Hee-joon**, the show spans three decades — from 1988 to 2019 — following a demoted detective and a prosecutor who were childhood rivals, now forced to cooperate on a chilling serial murder case in the fictional town of Gangseong. The show draws inspiration from the real-life Lee Chun-jae serial murder case, and has turned its audience into amateur detectives, with each episode dropping fresh clues that fuel online discussion.

The “enemies-to-partners” dynamic between the two leads — appearing together for the third time — has been praised as the show’s most compelling asset, delivering a slow-burn bromance layered beneath genuinely gripping crime writing.

## Why Both Dramas Are Worth Your Attention

| Drama | Tone | Best For |
| --- | --- | --- |
| *The Legend of Kitchen Soldier* | Comedy, Fantasy, Heartwarming | Light-hearted binge watching |
| *The Scarecrow* | Crime, Mystery, Thriller | Edge-of-your-seat suspense fans |

Both are available to stream globally on **Viki**. Stay updated with more K-drama ratings and recaps at [Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/).

## FAQs

### **Q: What are “The Scarecrow’s” ratings history and why is 7.444% significant?**

A: Starting from just 2.9% at premiere, *The Scarecrow* has climbed consistently every episode, with 7.444% now making it the highest-rated Monday-Tuesday drama in ENA’s history — a record-breaking run with the finale still weeks away.

### **Q: Where can I watch “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” and “The Scarecrow” with English subtitles?**

 A: Both dramas are available globally on Rakuten Viki with English subtitles, shortly after each episode airs in South Korea.