Over the past decade, Kubernetes has transformed from a stateless container orchestrator to a robust platform capable of managing different types of workloads at massive scale. This presentation will chronicle the significant advancements in running data-centric services on Kubernetes, from early challenges to the current state-of-the-art solutions. We will explore the evolution of storage options, improvements in data persistence, and the integration of complex stateful services like databases and AI/ML workloads. Key milestones, such as the introduction of StatefulSets, the rise of Kubernetes Operators, and the growing ecosystem of storage solutions, will be highlighted.