With only 2 episodes remaining until its finale, an SBS drama has once again surpassed its own records. The main character's revenge on the villains has perfectly satisfied viewers' frustrations.
SBS' Friday-Saturday drama 'Taxi Driver 3' (Written by Oh Sangho, directed by Kang Boseung, produced by Studio S, Group Eight, and BA Entertainment) follows the story of a mysterious taxi company and taxi driver Kim Do-gi as they carry out revenge on behalf of wronged victims.
Returning after 2 years since Season 2, 'Taxi Driver 3' has gained praise for its cinematic direction, the even stronger chemistry of 'Rainbow Dark Heroes,' its solid world-building that bridges the seasons, and the great villain lineup. As a result, the drama swept various domestic and international box office indicators from its first week of broadcast. In its second week, it broke through the double-digit viewership ratings and has been on a roll ever since. Furthermore, at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards, lead actor Lee Jehoon (as Kim Do-gi) won his second Daesang for the 'Taxi Driver' series.
With just 2 episodes left until the finale, 'Taxi Driver 3' is once again breaking various records as it reaches its climax. The most recent episode peaked at 18.5% with averages of 15.1% in the Seoul Metropolitan Area and 14.2% nationwide, setting its new personal best for nationwide ratings. Notably, the ratings of viewers aged 20-49 soared to 4.8% and peaked at 5.75%, easily taking first place among all broadcasts in the new year.
According to the 'FUNdex' rankings released by Good Data Corporation for the first week of January (29/12/2025 - 04/01/2026), 'Taxi Driver 3' ranked #1 in the TV-OTT drama category, while Lee Jehoon took the #1 spot in the TV-OTT integrated cast buzz rankings.
It's performance on streaming platforms is just as overwhelming. In the first week of January rankings released by KinoLights, 'Taxi Driver 3' ranked #1 across all content, including dramas, movies, and variety shows. According to FlixPatrol, it also held the #1 spot on Netflix's Korea TOP 10 series category released on 5th of January. Additionally, the drama recorded an average rating of 9.2 (as of 6 January) on the global database IMDb, proving its irreplaceable presence in the competitive content market.
Meanwhile, viewers are expressing their regret as the show is near its ending. The final episodes set to air this coming Friday (9th) and Saturday (10th), expected to feature a revenge service set against a military base background. Expectations are rising as 41-year veteran actor Kim Jongsoo (as Oh Wonsang) confirmed as the final villain and a special appearance by Jeon Sonee (as Yoo Seonah) also announced.
