Rainbow Taxi is open for business once again, with the third season of Taxi Driver coming this 2025! And joining us for the ride is Lee Je-hoon, our one-and-only vigilante driver.
The latest installment of the hit Korean action-revenge series Taxi Driver is premiering in the fourth quarter of 2025. It’ll be released as a Viu Original worldwide, excluding South Korea and mainland China. Alongside the announcement of Viu and SBS at APOS 2025, they also confirmed the return of Lee Je-hoon as the fierce and quick-witted Kim Do-gi.
This new addition to the beloved franchise must live up to the breakout success of its previous seasons. But worry not, Taxi Driver fans, as the show promises to live up to the hype while elevating its production and adding to its talent roster. Park Jeong-hoon, CEO of Studio S (production team of SBS), reiterates the sentiment in a press release by saying:
We are delighted to introduce Taxi Driver 3 through our trusted and long-standing partnership with Viu, a platform with strong global influence and reach. Our production team is working diligently to create a high-quality drama that lives up to the legacy of Seasons 1 and 2, striving to meet and exceed the expectations of viewers.
Speaking of the drama’s cast, we also have the rest of the Rainbow Taxi squad joining us for the third time! Their incredible chemistry has always been a fan favorite, so having them back triples the excitement of this coming season. In addition, Edan Lui — a member of the Hong Kong group MIRROR — will mark his Korean drama debut as a supporting character who forms an unlikely partnership with Do-gi.
Through the talented minds of director Kang Bo-seung and writer Oh Sang-ho, our favorite crew will experience even more dangerous missions, amping up the action and thrill we all love.
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What is Taxi Driver About?
Taxi Driver is based on the popular webtoon Red Cage by Carlos and KeuKeuJ.J (Lee Jae-Jin). It first aired on SBS in 2021, immediately garnering international recognition for its thrilling action scenes and unique depictions of social justice.
The main story follows Kim Do-gi, a former soldier turned deluxe taxi driver who works at Rainbow Taxi Company. While all seems normal on the outside, the company has a secret tagline (and service) only revealed to select customers — “Don’t die, get revenge. We’re here to help.” In other words, they help victims seek justice beyond the law by carrying out their revenge for them.
To successfully orchestrate their plans, Do-gi has a support team consisting of Rainbow Taxi CEO Sung-chul (Kim Eui-sung), hacker Go-eun (Pyo Ye-jin), and mechanics Jin-eon (Bae Yoo-ram) and Gyeong-gu (Jang Hyuk-jin). Together, they make sure ruthless criminals receive the punishment they rightfully deserve.
While the exact release date is still unknown, Taxi Driver Season 3 will air by October-December of this year. On the day of its release, local and international viewers can catch the show exclusively on Viu. Stay tuned for more details!
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Sources: Press Release, Viu, SBS
