SBS’s ‘Taxi Driver 3’ has once again topped various performance metrics.
The Friday-Saturday drama ‘Taxi Driver 3’ by SBS centers on the clandestine taxi company Rainbow Transport and its driver Kim Do-gi, as they exact revenge on behalf of wronged victims.
In episodes 5 and 6, Kim Do-gi, played by Lee Je-hoon, and the ‘Rainbow Heroes’ work to uncover the truth about the unsolved ‘Jin Kwang-dae volleyball team murder without a body’ case, their very first revenge assignment from 15 years ago. Throughout this, Do-gi showcases a variety of roles, including ‘Tazza Do-gi’ and ‘Health Club Owner Do-gi’, drawing audience applause with a sharp financial punishment “lesson” aimed at villain Im Dong-hyun, portrayed by Moon Soo-young.
The show’s well-crafted production continues to receive viewer praise. With a solid storyline interconnected across seasons, cinematic visuals, music that adds depth to the narrative, and vibrant acting that completes the ‘Taxi Driver’ universe, the harmony between writer, director, and actors is truly superb.
As the seasons progress, ‘Taxi Driver 3’ fans are more thrilled than ever, further proving its power as a super IP with outstanding viewership. As of the 6th episode, it recorded an average nationwide rating of 12.0%, its highest yet, continuously setting personal bests each week.
Additionally, the show ranks first among all December broadcasts across all networks and programs, with the 2049 demographic ratings reaching a peak of 4.21% and an average of 3.6%, showcasing its unmatched success. (Provided by Nielsen Korea)
Online, ‘Taxi Driver 3’ continues its craze, surpassing 170 million cumulative video views as of December 8, and exceeding the 100 million views milestone. (Source: SBS official SNS multi-channel total)
In the upcoming episodes 7 and 8, Do-gi and the ‘Rainbow Heroes’ will finally face off against the true mastermind behind the murder case, Chun Kwang-jin, played by Eum Moon-suk. Previous episodes revealed the sordid match-fixing crime surrounding the Jin Kwang-dae volleyball team.
Viewers are eager to see what “eye-for-an-eye” justice the ‘Rainbow Heroes’ will deliver and how this 15-year revenge service will conclude.
SBS’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘Taxi Driver 3’ will air episode 7 on December 12 at 9:50 PM.
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