Taxi Driver 3: Release Date, Cast, and Exciting New Plot Details Revealed

Mark it down: November 21, 2025, on SBS, Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 p.m. KST.Outside South Korea and mainland China, it streams as a Viu Original worldwide. Some regions will also get it on Netflix and Viki. Plan your snacks accordingly.

The series takes over the slot from Space Mary Me and runs 16 episodes. Season 2 peaked at 21% in ratings, which is massive. Can Season 3 beat it? Fans think so, and they’re already manifesting.

The show was recently ranked fifth among Korean dramas released since 2023. Lead star Lee Je Hoon called finishing a three-season action arc “deeply moving and an honour.” Same, bestie.

Who’s in the “Taxi Driver 3” cast?

The original heroes return as the Rainbow 5 (formerly Rainbow 6).

Lee Je Hoon is back as elite driver Kim Do-gi, the nerve and engine of the team. Kim Eui Sung reprises Jang Sung-chul, the steady captain who keeps the mission clean.

Pyo Ye Jin returns as hacker queen Ahn Go-eun, the internet’s favourite keyboard warrior with receipts. Rounding out the crew, Jang Hyuk Jin and Bae Yoo Ram slide back in as Choi Kyung-goo and Park Jin-aeon.

Fans couldn’t stop talking about this reunion; AsianWiki comments read like a group hug. Fresh face alert: Edan Lui from Hong Kong boy band MIRROR makes his Korean drama debut. He shares tense scenes with Kim Do-gi, adding a cross-border twist to the story. International chaos? Yes please.

Behind the wheel, co-creators Oh Sang-ho and Kang Bo-seung return as writer and director. The team even celebrated Season 3’s greenlight in a cast chat. The chemistry remains pristine.

What’s the plot for “Taxi Driver 3”?

This season throws hands at corruption across K-pop music videos, pro sports, and the gaming industry. Every corner hides a new villain. The teaser even asks, “Why have we come back?” Like we don’t know.

Underneath the flashy cases sits a tougher, broader conspiracy.

Expect an international human trafficking network tied to shady private loans. Do-gi calls Interpol and drops threats. Goosebumps. Director Kang Bo-seung says the villains feel different this time. Do-gi adopts multiple alter egos, shape-shifting his style to match each monster. That chameleon energy suits him.

Here’s the fun part: the tone swerves between thriller, crime, mystery, and spicy comedy. Then it slams on romance brakes when you least expect it. The mash-up sounds wild, yet the series thrives on precision, not chaos; it builds puzzles that snap together late, while the Rainbow team balances cathartic justice with community care, a balance that made Season 1 a phenomenon and Season 2 a ratings beast.

What makes “Taxi Driver 3” different this time?

Lee Je Hoon promised an “enhanced Rainbow Taxi.” Translation: bigger set pieces, tighter missions, and upgrades under the hood.

The second teaser throws down high-speed chases and crunchy fight scenes. Production quality looks slicker, sharper, and louder. Turn your volume up.

Kang Bo-seung says the Rainbow Five stay united, and sudden personality resets. Expect stronger bonds and cleaner teamwork—like a tuned engine hitting redline.

Social media loved the poster drop.

“I’ve been waiting so long!” one user screamed on AsianWiki. Another begged for “Season 1 intensity.” Fair ask.

Will Season 3 stay unpredictable? Some viewers found Season 2 too tidy. The new global arcs suggest nastier surprises. Are we ready to yell at our screens again?

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Social media reactions: global buzz is already loud

Twitter/X/X exploded the moment casting whispers hit timelines.

Shoutout to @simpforjehoon for the juice that sent fan circles spinning.

@kdramasdiary went viral with updates, and Philippine K-drama Twitter chimed in fast. One Filipino fan posted, “OMG!!!! I am so ecstatic to watch Kim Do-gi finally!”

AsianWiki comments are pure serotonin.

“I can’t stop crying! Taxi Driver 3 is finally coming true!!!” wrote one user. Same energy here.

Over on Instagram, countdown posts are now a daily ritual.

“Excited that Kim Do-gi has returned!” one fan cheered. Lee Je Hoon replied with heartfelt thanks. Star and fandom, perfectly in sync. The considerable promise from Je Hoon himself: “Our story will be three times as thrilling.”

A bold claim, but the track record says… buckle up.

So, will Taxi Driver 3 crush that 21% Season 2 peak?

With global villains, Interpol threads, and a souped-up Rainbow Taxi, anything can happen. Set your reminder for November 21, 2025, SBS, 9:50 p.m. KST.

Catch it on Viu worldwide (except South Korea and mainland China), and look for Netflix or Viki depending on the region. Fans, start your engines. This ride seems meaner, faster, and weirdly wholesome. Stay locked to ShowsBuzzz for cast interviews, behind-the-scenes chaos, and weekly debriefs. We’ll bring tissues and theories—promise.