Season 3 of Taxi Driver concluded on January 10, recording a highest viewership rating of 16.6% and an average of 13.7% in the metropolitan area. It dominated its time slot and ranked No.1 among all mini-series aired that week, reaffirming its status as one of SBS’s most powerful franchises. However, the moment the finale aired, online reactions quickly shifted from closure to continuation, with fans flooding forums and social media with calls for a fourth season.
At the heart of the series’ success is Lee Je-hoon, who has portrayed the vigilante taxi driver Kim Do-gi for six years. His performance—marked by intense action, emotional depth, and endless “alter ego” disguises—has become synonymous with the drama itself. Lee Je-hoon’s impact was further cemented when he won the Grand Prize at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards, following a similar win in 2023.
The strength of Taxi Driver lies in its clear formula: episodic revenge stories built around social justice, delivered through fast-paced missions carried out by the Rainbow Taxi team. This structure has allowed the series to maintain freshness while preserving a consistent universe making it particularly well-suited for long-term seasonal expansion.
In post-finale interviews, Lee Je-hoon fueled speculation by offering a cautiously hopeful response regarding Season 4. “I was really happy seeing viewers leave real-time comments asking for another season,” he said. “It felt like the Rainbow Taxi family didn’t want to say goodbye, and honestly, I want to meet them again as soon as possible.” While stressing that nothing has been officially confirmed, he added with a smile when asked directly about Season 4, “We should do it.”
The numbers support the optimism. Taxi Driver Season 1 peaked at 16.0% in 2021, Taxi Driver Season 2 soared to a franchise-high 21.0% in 2023, and Taxi Driver Season 3 sustained momentum with double-digit ratings throughout its run. In a TV landscape where maintaining viewership is increasingly difficult, the series has proven its enduring appeal.
Equally important is the ensemble cast. Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, and Bae Yoo-ram have built a solid team dynamic that deepens with each season, reducing fatigue and transforming familiarity into anticipation. Their closing comments after Season 3, filled with phrases like “until we meet again” and “the journey may ”continue”, only added fuel to the Season 4 conversation.
For now, SBS has made no official announcement. But with proven ratings power, strong fan demand, and a lead actor openly expressing his willingness to return, Taxi Driver appears far from parked. Whether Season 4 becomes reality or not, one thing is clear: for viewers, this ride doesn’t feel finished yet.
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