“Taxi Driver” Returns After 2 Years With Season 3, Broadcast In Second Half Of 2025
South Korea’s top-rated educational drama “Taxi Driver” is returning for Season 3. On February 2nd, the production team of “Taxi Driver” confirmed that the broadcast of Season 3 has been scheduled on SBS for the second half of 2025. The detailed schedule will be released later.
This popular series follows Kim Do-gi (Lee Je-hoon), a taxi driver who enacts revenge on behalf of wronged victims, along with his dedicated team. As the main cast for Season 3 was recently announced, anticipation among fans has been growing. According to a report by Sports Seoul, Lee Je-hoon, Pyo Ye-jin, and Kim Eui-sung have been confirmed to reprise their roles and lead the new season.
Breaking Records with Season 2, Success Abroad for “Taxi Driver”
In Season 2, “Taxi Driver” not only captivated domestic audiences but also achieved significant success internationally. It consistently broke its own viewership records, peaking at 20.9%. Within ten days of its release, it topped rankings in 16 countries on Asia’s largest OTT platform, Viu. With a score of 8.8 on MyDramaList and the top spot in popularity among Korean dramas, “Taxi Driver” has established itself as a standout that elevates Korean dramas globally.
Lee Je-hoon Returns as Kim Do-gi
Lee Je-hoon, who has been widely beloved as Kim Do-gi since Season 1, returns in Season 3 as the former Special Forces soldier turned taxi driver, committed to avenging victims. In Season 2, he introduced new character personas, and similar transformations are eagerly awaited for the new season. Beyond delivering justice, Kim Do-gi’s storyline resonates with social themes, making it a favorite among viewers.
Pyo Ye-jin and Kim Eui-sung Enhance the Revenge Drama
Pyo Ye-jin will continue her role as Ahn Go-eun, the genius hacker for Rainbow Taxi, joining forces with Kim Do-gi in the revenge missions. Kim Eui-sung reprises his role as Jang Sung-chul, the complex CEO of Bluebird Foundation and Rainbow Taxi. Together, their characters deepen the revenge drama, adding more tension and excitement to the storyline.
“Taxi Driver 3” Writes New Era for Revenge Drama
Building on the success of its first two seasons, “Taxi Driver 3” promises to deliver a more intense and immersive revenge plot. With new characters and unique twists, Season 3 will push the storyline further, with Lee Je-hoon, Pyo Ye-jin, and Kim Eui-sung’s collaboration generating significant expectations. Filming begins in late 2024, with the release set 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.
