SBS’s Friday–Saturday drama Taxi Driver 3 is reaffirming its status as one of Korea’s most successful seasonal series, sweeping both domestic ratings and global streaming charts.
According to Netflix’s official TOP10 rankings, Taxi Driver 3 placed 9th on the Non-English Global Series chart for November 24–30. What makes this achievement remarkable is that it was the only drama in the Top 10 that was not released worldwide, highlighting its exceptional appeal and fan power.
Episodes 3–4: “Used-Car Villain Arc” Sparks a Wave of Catharsis
In episodes 3 and 4, Kim Do-gi (Lee Je-hoon) and the iconic Rainbow Transport team take down “used-car scammer” Cha Byeong-jin (Yoon Si-yoon) and his criminal ring.
Viewers praised Do-gi’s flawless undercover persona and the pitch-perfect “eye-for-an-eye” justice delivered to villains who deceive customers with flooded, defective vehicles.
Yoon Si-yoon’s impactful cameo as an unhinged villain also generated major buzz, further fueling excitement for the season.
Massive Domestic Ratings Continue to Rise
Episode 4 achieved:
- 15.4% peak viewership
- 12.6% in metropolitan areas
- 11.6% nationwide
This placed Taxi Driver 3 at No.1 in its time slot and No.1 among all mini-series that week. Impressively, it now ranks 4th among all mini-series aired in Korea in 2025.
The drama also dominated the highly coveted 2049 demographic, recording a peak of 4.9% the highest among all networks in November.
Just two weeks into its broadcast, Taxi Driver 3 has firmly captured home viewers and continues gaining momentum.
OTT Dominance: No.1 in Korea, Top 10 Worldwide
As of December 2:
- No.1 on Netflix’s Top 10 Series in Korea Today
- No.9 globally on the Non-English Series chart
- The only non-worldwide release in the Top 10
The drama also ranked 1st in Good Data Corporation’s “FUNdex TV–OTT Buzz Rankings” for the 4th week of November.
On IMDb, episodes 1–4 boast an impressive average rating of 9.5, proving its appeal extends far beyond Korea.
Why Season 3 Works So Well
The secret behind the explosive response lies in how Taxi Driver 3 stays true to the franchise’s signature worldview while amplifying its strengths:
- More intense and stylish action
- Upgraded caper-drama elements
- Strong team chemistry led by Lee Je-hoon, Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, Bae Yu-ram
- High-quality villain performances by Show Kasamatsu and Yoon Si Yoon, unique to Season 3
This consistent yet refreshed formula keeps viewers fully immersed week after week.
From episode 5 onward, the series will tackle the “Jin Gwang University Volleyball Team Missing Body Murder Case,” which signals the next stage of Rainbow Transport’s revenge missions.
With its unstoppable momentum, anticipation is rising to see how far Taxi Driver 3 will climb both domestically and globally.
Sources: OSEN,Netflix
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