South Korea’s top-rated educational drama “Taxi Driver” returns for its third season.
This popular series follows Kim Do-gi (played by Lee Je-hoon), a taxi driver who enacts revenge on behalf of wronged victims, along with his dedicated team. Since the main cast of the third season was recently announced, the anticipation among fans has grown. According to a report from Sports Seoul last month, Lee Je-hoon, Pyo Ye-jin and Kim Eui-sung are confirmed to reprise their roles and lead the new season.
Record breaking with the second season, success abroad for “Taxi Driver”
In the second season, “Taxi Driver” not only captivated domestic audiences but also achieved considerable success internationally. It consistently broke its own viewership records, peaking at 20.9%. Within ten days of its release, it topped the charts in 16 countries on Asia’s largest OTT platform, Viu. With a rating of 8.8 on MyDramaList and ranking first in popularity among Korean dramas, “Taxi Driver” has established itself as a standout film that elevates Korean dramas globally.
Lee Je-hoon returns as Kim Do-gi
Lee Je-hoon, widely loved as Kim Do-gi since Season 1, returns in Season 3 as the former Special Forces soldier turned taxi driver intent on avenging the victims. In the second season, it introduced new characters and similar transformations are eagerly awaited for the new season. In addition to delivering justice, Kim Do-gi’s plot resonates with social issues, making it a favorite among viewers.
Pyo Ye-jin and Kim Eui-sung enhance the revenge drama
Pyo Ye-jin will continue as Ahn Go-eun, Rainbow Taxi’s genius hacker, joining forces with Kim Do-gi on revenge missions. Kim Eui-sung reprises his role as Jang Sung-chul, the complex CEO of the Bluebird Foundation and Rainbow Taxi. Together, their characters deepen the revenge drama, adding more tension and excitement to the plot.
“Taxi Driver 3” spells a new era for the revenge drama
Building on the success of its first two seasons, “Taxi Driver 3” promises to deliver a more intense and engaging revenge plot. With new characters and unique twists, the third season will push the plot further, with the collaboration of Lee Je-hoon, Pyo Ye-jin and Kim Eui-sung generating significant expectations. Filming will begin in late 2024, with a release scheduled for 2025. This season aims to go beyond simple revenge by incorporating social commentary and character growth, setting the stage for an unforgettable revenge saga in 2025.
Source: Wikitree
