SBS's action drama "Taxi Driver" returned with its third season this November and has already broken a big record with its premiere.
According to broadcast data released this week, the series achieved the highest average viewership rating of any Korean drama premiere in 2025, further solidifying its reputation as one of the country's most reliable hits.
Further information regarding the show's performance came from AllKpop, which pinpointed strong numbers recorded on opening night.
The report stated, "The first episode of 'Taxi Driver 3', which aired on November 21 KST, recorded an average nationwide viewership rating of 9.5%."
The data from The Korea Daily also underlined the success of the broadcast across demographics and regions.
The publication highlighted, "This is the highest average viewership rating recorded by the premiere of any drama in 2025 across all broadcasting stations, including public and cable."
Nielsen Korea's metrics also showed a very high peak during the broadcast that surpassed the average for the episode.
According to the report, "The highest rating of the first episode also peaked at 11.1%."
"Taxi Driver" is a drama based on the popular webtoon of the same name, which depicts an extraordinary taxi service working to meet justice for its victims, who have been denied by the judicial system. At the core of the team, Kim Do Ki, played by Lee Jae Hoon, plays his part in infiltrating criminal organizations for revenge.
As described in the article, ''Taxi Driver'' tells the story of a strange taxi business operated by Kim Do Ki, and his crew. The services offered by the business include infiltrating criminal organizations and delivering revenge on behalf of wronged victims."
Season 3 reunites the main cast-Lee Jae Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin, Jang Hyuk Jin, and Bae Yoo Ram-who are back with a new set of missions and expanded action sequences aimed at drawing long-time fans back into the storyline.
The outlet noted, "'Taxi Driver' season 3 will greet viewers every Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 PM KST on SBS."
Starting this well, "Taxi Driver 3" is sure to remain one of the notable dramas of the year as it advances into the 2025 season.
