Lee Je-hoon's 'Taxi Driver 3' Premiere Shatters Ratings Records for 2025

Actor Lee Je-hoon has made a spectacular return to the small screen, captivating audiences with the premiere of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Taxi Driver 3'.

The first episode, which aired on March 21st, recorded a nationwide average rating of 9.9% and a peak of 11.1%, according to Nielsen Korea. It also achieved a 2049 viewership rating of 3.13%, marking the highest premiere ratings for any mini-series aired across all channels in 2025.

Lee Je-hoon's exceptional ability to seamlessly transition between diverse characters within a single episode was a key highlight. He portrayed a charismatic vigilante, Kim Do-gi, infiltrating a human trafficking ring, then transformed into a comedic undercover teacher, 'Teacher Hwang In-seong', to investigate a school kidnapping case. His performance encompassed sharp strategic thinking during tense operations against a Japanese yakuza organization, followed by bold action sequences.

The drama also benefits from the strong chemistry among its cast, including Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, and Bae Yoo-ram. With an expanded scale due to overseas filming and a special appearance by Japanese actor Shō Kasamatsu, 'Taxi Driver 3' has successfully built upon the foundation of its previous seasons.

'Taxi Driver 3' airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM KST on SBS.

Netizens are buzzing with excitement over Lee Je-hoon's performance, with comments like 'Lee Je-hoon's acting is insane!' and 'I've watched since Season 1 and he never disappoints.' Many are praising his impressive acting range and eagerly anticipating the next episodes.