With only two episodes remaining before its finale, SBS’s Friday–Saturday drama Taxi Driver 3 has once again broken its own viewership record, solidifying its status as one of the most powerful Korean dramas of the season.
The series continues to captivate audiences with its intense, cathartic revenge narratives led by the “Rainbow Taxi” team delivering justice where the law falls short.
According to Nielsen Korea, episode 14 of Taxi Driver 3 recorded:
- 18.5% peak viewership
- 15.1% in the Seoul metropolitan area
- 14.2% nationwide, marking the drama’s highest national rating to date
The drama also dominated the key 20–49 demographic, posting 4.8% on average and peaking at 5.75%, ranking No. 1 across all broadcasts during the New Year period.
Returning two years after Season 2, Taxi Driver 3 has been praised for:
- Cinematic-level direction
- A tighter, more emotionally charged ensemble dynamic
- A consistently expanding shared universe
- A lineup of powerful, unforgettable villains
The show’s momentum was further boosted when Lee Je Hoon, who plays Kim Do Gi, won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards his second Daesang for the Taxi Driver franchise cementing the series as a true “national hero drama.”
The drama’s popularity extends well beyond traditional TV ratings.
- Ranked No. 1 in the TV-OTT Drama category on Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex chart (Jan Week 1)
- Lee Je Hoon topped the TV-OTT Cast Buzz Ranking
- No. 1 overall content across dramas, films, and variety shows on KinoLights
- No. 1 on Netflix Korea’s Top 10 Series (FlixPatrol, Jan 5)
- Averaging an impressive 9.2 rating on IMDb for episodes 1–14 (as of Jan 6)
These results confirm Taxi Driver 3’s rare ability to dominate broadcast, streaming, and global fan metrics simultaneously.
As anticipation peaks, the final revenge mission will reportedly unfold inside a military base, setting the stage for the most intense operation yet.
Veteran actor Kim Jong Soo joins as the final villain Oh Won Sang, while Jeon So Nee is set to make a special appearance raising expectations for a powerful and emotionally charged conclusion.
As the curtain falls, all eyes are on whether Taxi Driver 3 can close out its run with yet another historic milestone.
Sources: 네이트 뉴스