Park Ji-hoon stars in 'The Legendary Cook', Original Author Responds to Harsh Criticism of Adaptation: "I'm 200% Satisfied" [Full Text] [Star Issue]

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The original author of 'The Legendary Cook' has shared their thoughts on the harsh criticism regarding the adaptation.

On the 13th, J. Robin, the author of the original work of the Tving drama 'The Legendary Cook', posted on their personal account: "It seems that only a very small number of people are disappointed that the drama differs from the original. I am actually one of those who believe the drama should differ from the original."

The original author of 'The Legendary Cook' stated, "I am personally experiencing how difficult it is to conduct research while adapting the novel into a webtoon," and added, "It is challenging even for a webtoon; how much more difficult must it be to adapt it into a live-action production?"

Continuing, the author said, "There must have been countless concerns during the filming process. Since the final product was created through the hard work of everyone within limited conditions (number of episodes, actor casting pool, budget, filming environment), please enjoy the original as the original and the drama as the drama."

Furthermore, the original author remarked, "Objectively, isn't the drama entertaining? I am not just 100% satisfied, but 200% satisfied." As a fan of the original work, they encouraged interest by saying, "Another piece of content has been released, so please support 'The Legendary Cook'!"

Meanwhile, 'The Legendary Cook' is a military cooking fantasy drama depicting the transformation of Private Kang Sung-jae into the 'Legendary Cook,' replacing guns with kitchen knives and ammunition belts with aprons. The work is based on the original web novel and webtoon of the same title.

It seems that only a very small number of people are disappointed that the drama differs from the original. I am actually one of those who believe the drama should differ from the original.

I am personally experiencing how difficult it is to conduct research while adapting the novel into a webtoon. From saluting poses to costumes, unit insignia, and the placement of rank badges... checking everything is not easy. It is challenging even for a webtoon; how much more difficult must it be to adapt it into a live-action production?

There must have been countless concerns during the filming process. Since the final product was created through the hard work of everyone within limited conditions (number of episodes, actor casting pool, budget, filming environment), please enjoy the original as the original and the drama as the drama!

The drama is objectively entertaining, isn't it!! I am not just 100% satisfied, but 200% satisfied. As a fan of the original work, another piece of content has been released, so please support 'The Legendary Cook'!!

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