Lee Je-hoon's 'Taxi Driver 3' Promises a Multifaceted Performance, Capturing Year-End and New Year Screens

Lee Je-hoon, the star of SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Taxi Driver 3,' is poised to deliver a versatile performance that will captivate audiences throughout the year-end and New Year season.

Premiering on the 21st, 'Taxi Driver 3' is based on the webtoon of the same name and follows the story of Kim Do-gi, a driver for the Rainbow Taxi Company, who exacts revenge on behalf of victims who have suffered injustice. The previous seasons achieved significant success, ranking fifth in overall viewership (21%) among domestic terrestrial and cable dramas aired after 2023, establishing it as a prime example of a successful Korean seasonal drama series. The return of the highly anticipated 'Taxi Driver' franchise has generated immense excitement among viewers.

Particular attention is being paid to Lee Je-hoon's third outing as 'God Do-gi,' the K-dark hero who ignited a nationwide craze. In the preceding seasons, Lee Je-hoon showcased his prowess as an unparalleled taxi hero by seamlessly transitioning from intense hand-to-hand combat to thrilling car chases, announcing the birth of a new action powerhouse. Furthermore, his naturalistic portrayal of various alter egos, such as 'Wang Ttao-zi,' 'Farmer Do-gi,' and 'Lawyer Do-gi,' significantly amplified the drama's multidimensional entertainment value. Writer Oh Sang-ho, the mastermind behind the 'Taxi Driver' universe, previously expressed his deep affection for Lee Je-hoon in an interview, stating, "Lee Je-hoon's acting made anything possible. He was a great source of support while working on Season 3."

Now, 'Taxi Driver 3' is set to feature Lee Je-hoon's captivating acting 'magic show.' The recently released highlight reel showcased Lee Je-hoon in his trademark bomber jacket, performing even more dynamic action sequences, sending viewers' heart rates soaring. Moreover, the new season will introduce a host of new 'bu-kae' (alter ego) characters, including 'Poong-un-ah Do-gi' and 'Ho-gu Do-gi,' promising to further elevate anticipation for Lee Je-hoon's all-around charm as he navigates through comedy, action, and his impressive alter ego performances.

Lee Je-hoon emphasized at the production presentation, "I poured everything I had into this season. I believe Kim Do-gi will solidify his position as a unique dark hero character." He added, "I particularly poured all my energy into the alter egos for episodes 1 and 2. In episodes 3 and 4, a cute and lovable character appears, which is personally very dear to me. Various characters will be introduced in other episodes as well, and I'm eager to show them to you soon." With these teasers, the first broadcast of 'Taxi Driver 3' is drawing immense interest to see what legendary feats Kim Do-gi, portrayed by Lee Je-hoon, will achieve this season.

Korean netizens are expressing strong anticipation for Lee Je-hoon's diverse character portrayals, with comments like, "I'll be watching this season too, trusting Actor Lee Je-hoon," "Can't wait to see God Do-gi!" and "The writers and directors praising Actor Lee Je-hoon makes me think this season will be legendary."