Set to premiere on 21st November, SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Taxi Driver 3" is a series based on the webtoon of the same name. It depicts the private revenge agency drama of the shrouded taxi company Mujige (Rainbow) Transport and taxi driver Kim Do-gi, who complete revenge on behalf of victims who died with regrets. Not only did the 'Model Taxi' series rank fifth (21%) in overall viewership ratings among all terrestrial and cable dramas broadcast in South Korea since 2023, but last year it also earned the honour of Best Drama Series at the 28th Asia Television Awards (ATA), Asia's most prestigious media awards ceremony. the 28th Asia Television Awards (ATA), making it a confirmed mega-hit IP. Consequently, anticipation is high for the return of "the foundation of Korean caper dramas" with Season 3, its first in two years.
Amidst this, the production team of "Taxi Driver 3" has released on-set stills of Lee Jae-hoon, who sparked the "Godgi Syndrome" in Korea, drawing significant attention. Lee Je-hoon plays Kim Do-gi, the representative driver of Mujige Transport and a taxi hero specialising in hunting down villains, punishing perpetrators on behalf of victims who died unjustly. He delivered thrilling action, nuanced emotional performances, and a parade of diverse supporting characters, truly creating a career-defining role. Expectations are rising for the thrilling and passionate exploits of Lee Je-hoon's now iconic character, Kim Do-gi, continuing throughout Season 3.
The sight of Kim Do-gi returning in the released stills raises the heart rate. Seated in the driver's seat of the 528 Taxi Driver amidst a night shrouded in deep darkness, Dogi's eyes gleam with a tragic intensity, raising questions about what new incident lies ahead for him. Alongside this, Dogi is captured in full combat readiness, sporting his trademark bomber jacket, sunglasses, and leather gloves, making it clear that the curtain has risen on the "Mujige Transport Ticket Revenge Agency". Particularly striking is his sharp-eyed confrontation with villains, heightening anticipation for the exhilarating, genuine educational action Dogi delivers. Consequently, interest in the premiere of 'Taxi Driver 3', packed with his return to spectacular action, has skyrocketed.
In relation to this, the production team of 'Taxi Driver 3' stated, "Lee Jae-hoon's 'Kim Dogi' is arguably the very identity of the 'Model Taxi' series," adding, "From the very first read-through of the script, let alone the first shoot, Lee Jae-hoon was already Kim Dogi himself. We marvelled at Lee Jae-hoon's performance, which seamlessly bridged the gap as if Driver Kim Do-gi had never been absent during the two years 'Taxi Driver' was off air." They further revealed, "From the even more spectacular action sequences to the 'tiki-taka' with the 'Mujige Quintet', and the increasingly diverse supporting character performances, we hope you look forward to the return of 'God-gi', who is thriving in his role."
Meanwhile, SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Taxi Driver 3' is scheduled to begin on Friday, 21st November. Furthermore, 'Taxi Driver 3' can be viewed across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa via Viu, Asia's largest pan-regional OTT platform.
2025/10/17 10:16 KST
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