'Taxi Driver 3' Lee Je-hoon Delivers Thrilling First Revenge Mission, Dominates Ratings and Buzz

SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Taxi Driver 3' has successfully launched its first revenge-for-hire service, delivering a thrilling catharsis to viewers.

The second episode, aired on March 22nd, featured Kim Do-gi (played by Lee Je-hoon) dismantling the global illegal private loan organization 'Nekomoney,' providing a sense of exhilarating justice. The broadcast achieved its highest viewership rating to date at 12.2%, securing the top spot in its time slot. It also ranked first in the 2049 viewer demographic, proving its explosive popularity from the very first week.

This episode focused on Kim Do-gi's efforts, in collaboration with an international task force, to uncover Nekomoney's crimes. Kim Do-gi successfully gained the trust of the organization's boss, Matsuda (played by Sho Kasama), by acting as a loyal subordinate. He then witnessed human trafficking firsthand and, along with the 'Rainbow Heroes' team, rescued abducted victims. However, conflicts arose with the international task force during the operation.

Unyielding, Kim Do-gi initiated a final plan to completely bring down Matsuda. Posing as yakuza members, his colleagues caused chaos within the Nekomoney organization, and Do-gi pretended to save Matsuda's life, leading to an offer of brotherhood. Ultimately, Do-gi stole Matsuda's secret safe key, revealed his true identity, and delivered a satisfying act of retribution. The final collaboration with Michael (played by Ethan Louis) also unfolded according to his plan, and Seo (played by Cha Si-yeon) was safely rescued.

The episode concluded with Kim Do-gi's iconic line, 'Taxi number 5283, ending operations,' significantly raising anticipation for the 'Rainbow Taxi' company's next revenge mission.

Following the broadcast, Korean netizens erupted with excitement, commenting things like 'Lee Je-hoon's acting is insane,' 'This is the classic Taxi Driver,' and 'Can't wait for the next episode!' Many viewers expressed satisfaction with Kim Do-gi's satisfying revenge storyline.