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Taxi Driver (South Korean TV series)

Taxi Driver (Korean: 모범택시) is a South Korean television series starring Lee Je-hoon, Esom, Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, Bae Yoo-ram and Shin Jae-ha. Based on the webtoon The Deluxe Taxi (Red Cage) by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin, the story is inspired by actual real life heinous crimes committed in Korea.[2] The first season aired on SBS TV from April 9 to May 29, 2021, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).[3][4] The second season aired from February 17 to April 15, 2023.[5][6] The third season is scheduled to air in the second half of 2025.[7] It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, on Kocowa in the Americas, and on Netflix,[b] Viki and Viu in selected regions.[8]

Quick Facts Also known as, Hangul ...
Taxi Driver
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Promotional poster for season 2
Also known asTaxi Driver 2
Hangul
모범택시
Hanja
模範택시
Literal meaningModel Taxi
Revised RomanizationMobeomtaeksi
McCune–ReischauerMobŏmt'aeksi
Genre
Based onThe Deluxe Taxi (Red Cage)
by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin
Developed byStudio S
Written by
  • Oh Sang-ho[a]
  • Lee Ji-hyun (season 1)[a]
Directed by
  • Park Joon-woo (season 1)
  • Lee-dan (season 2)
  • Kang Bo-seung (season 3)
Starring
Music by
  • Kim Seung-yul
  • Park Se-joon (season 2)
Opening theme"Taxi Driver"
by Kim Sung-youl
Ending themeVarious
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes32 + 2 special
Production
Executive producerCho Sung-hoon (C.P)
Producers
  • Hong Seung-chang
  • Kim Young-bae
  • Lee Ok-gyu (season 1)
  • Han Jeong-hwan (season 2)
Editors
  • Kim Yu-mi
  • Park Eun-mi
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time70 minutes
Production companies
  • Studio S
  • Group 8
Original release
NetworkSBS TV
ReleaseApril 9, 2021 (2021-04-09) –
present
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Taxi Driver received praise from the viewers for its performances and storylines.[9][10] The first-season finale episode achieved the fourth highest rating of any Friday-Saturday drama in SBS history.[11] The second-season finale episode earned a higher rating than the previous season. It also set a new record for the highest ratings achieved by any miniseries thus far in 2023.[12]

Series overview

More information Season, Episodes ...
SeasonEpisodesOriginally releasedTime slotAvg. viewership
(millions)
First releasedLast released
116April 9, 2021 (2021-04-09)May 29, 2021 (2021-05-29)Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST)2.765
218Special 1February 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)Thursday at 22:00 (KST)0.721
16February 17, 2023 (2023-02-17)April 15, 2023 (2023-04-15)Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST)2.869
Special 2March 4, 2023 (2023-03-04)Friday at 22:00 (KST)1.030
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Premise

Kim Do-gi is a KMA graduate who works as a taxi driver for a company which offers a "revenge-call" service to its clients who have been wronged and helps them to exact vengeance.

Cast and characters

Main

A former 707th Special Mission Group captain who works for Rainbow Taxi Company after his mother was killed.
An elite prosecutor from the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office. She fights for justice and later becomes interested in Do-gi's work.
The CEO of Rainbow Taxi Company and the Director of Blue Bird, a non-profit foundation. He is ruthless to the villains, but is warm-hearted for the crime victims.
A skilled hacker working for Rainbow Taxi Company after her older sister committed suicide.
The lead mechanic of Rainbow Taxi Company. He was a development researcher for new automobiles in an automobile company.
The assistant mechanic of Rainbow Taxi Company. He was an aircraft maintenance mechanic in an airline company.
A new driver of Rainbow Taxi Company, who is a member of the Geumsa Organization.

Supporting

The chairman of Nakwon C&C. Nicknamed "The Godmother", she is a notorious, influential figure in the underground economy.
  • Yoo Seung-mok as Cho Jin-woo
The deputy chief prosecutor of the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office.
  • Lee Yoo-joon as Wang Min-ho
A prosecutor from the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office working in Ha-na's office. He assists Ha-na in her cases.
  • Yu Yeon-su as So-eun
A prosecutor from the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office working in Ha-na's office.
  • Lee Ho-cheol as Goo Seok-tae
Sung-mi's secretary.
  • Cho Hyun-woo as Cho Do-chul
A sexual offender who was released from prison.
  • Heo Jung-do as Park Dong-pil
A police captain from Seoul Jongam Police Station.
A high-ranking police officer and an executive of Geumsa Organization who keeps an eye on Rainbow Taxi Company.

Recurring

Season 1

Changsung Jeotgal Factory (eps. 1–2)
  • Jo In as Kang Maria
Rainbow Taxi Company's first requester. She is mentally handicapped and was unknowingly brought to work in the factory.
  • Tae Hang-ho as Park Ju-chan
The general manager of the factory, who resorts to labour exploitation, illegal confinement and habitual abusing of the workers.
Ju-chan's younger brother-in-law.
A handler who was responsible for bringing Maria to work at the factory.
  • Jo Dae-hee as Kim Hyung-wook
A corrupt police chief of a countryside police station, who is under Ju-chan's payroll.
Sejung High School (eps. 3–4)
  • Park Joon-mok as Park Jung-min
Rainbow Taxi Company's second requester. He is a sophomore student who is frequently bullied by Park Seung-tae and his friends.
Jung-min's schoolmate and bully.
  • Lee Jae-hak as Jang Hyung-sik
Seung-tae's friend who helps him in bullying Jung-min.
  • Lee Min-jae as Oh Hak-soo
Seung-tae's friend who helps him in bullying Jung-min.
U Data (eps. 5–8)
  • Jeon Sung-il as Seo Young-min
A former U Data employee who was abused by Park Yang-jin. Do-gi personally accepts to seek revenge for him, which is different from the previous two cases.
  • Baek Hyun-jin as Park Yang-jin
The chairman of U Data. He is frequently abusive to his employees whenever something bad happens, and even has resorted to gaslighting them.
  • Cho Ha-seok as Director Jung
  • Kim Jae-young as Mr. Lee
The head of department in U Data.
  • Lee Da-il as Mr. Ahn
A department manager in U Data.
  • Kwak Min-gyu as Jeon Jin-won
A former employee of U Data.
  • Ryu Yi-jae as Ahn Jung-eun
Go-eun's older sister who has passed away.
  • Seo Han-gyeol as Choi Min
Jung-eun's boyfriend.
Voice Phishing Organisation (eps. 9–10)
The boss of a voice phishing organisation, located within a Chinese food restaurant.
Nakwon C&C / Embassy of Bahamas (eps. 11–14)
  • Lee Ho-cheol as Goo Young-tae[c]
Seok-tae's twin brother and the junior managing director of Nakwon C&C.
  • Jung Kang-hee as Shim Woo-seob
  • Han Kyu-won as Go Dong-hee
  • Han Hyun-ah as Lee Hye-yeon
Dong-hee's girlfriend.
  • Lee Yoon-hee as Pastor Go
Dong-hee's father.
  • Lee Ha-eun as Dong-hee's younger sister
Oh Chul-young (eps. 15–16)
  • Yang Dong-tak as Oh Chul-young
A serial killer who murdered Sung-chul's parents and Do-gi's mother.
  • Jeon Seok-chan as Kim Chul-jin
A man who was wrongfully jailed 20 years behind bars for a murder case actually committed by Chul-young.
  • Ryu Sung-rok as Han Dong-chan / Oh Hyun-soo
Chul-young's son and a prison guard.

Season 2

Vietnam Kidnap Group (eps. 1–2)
  • Choi One as Lee Joon-beom[20]
Rainbow Taxi Company's first requester (in season 2). He was searching for his missing son, Lee Dong-jae, for the past year.
  • Zo Zee-an as Lee Dong-jae
A missing young man suspected to be a victim of crime.
The manager of Cheongeum International.
  • Kim Jeong-hoon as a tour guide
  • Lee Kyu-ho as Kwon Du-sik
The boss of Cheongeum International's illegal gambling sites department.
  • Park Seong-geun as Kim Hyung-sub[21]
The head of the Seoul Northeast Police Station's violent team and the chairman of Cheongeum International.
Yongsori Village (eps. 3–4)
  • Byun Joong-hee as Lee Im-soon
Rainbow Taxi Company's second requester (in season 2). She was the victim of a previous scam operation by Yoo Sang-gi.
  • Ko Sang-ho as Yoo Sang-gi[22]
A professional scammer who targets the elderly people. He purchased spoilt devices, and resold them as usable devices in order to scam victims.
  • Kang Young-taek as Lee Dong-geun[23]
A gang member who works under Sang-gi.
  • Yoo Dong-hoon as Goo Jae-seung
A gang member who works under Sang-gi.
  • Lee Kwang-hoon as Yong-chil
A phone seller who worked together with Sang-gi.
  • Shin Kang-gyun as Lee Deok-goo
An elderly man staying in Yongsori Village, who almost became a victim of Sang-gi's scam operation.
Feel Consulting (eps. 5–6)
  • Ahn Chae-heum as Hwang Seo-yeon
Rainbow Taxi Company's third requester (in season 2). She was a victim of child abuse.
  • Kim Do-yoon as Kang Pil-seung[24]
Nicknamed "Kang Pro", he is a representative of Feel Consulting who has mysophobia.
  • Kwon Na-hyun as Park So-mang
Seo-yeon's adoptive younger sister.
  • Jeong Young-gi as Park Joon-bin
The lead manager of Feel Consulting.
Soonbaek Cult (eps. 7–8)
  • Kim Eun-bi as Lee Jin-hee[25]
Rainbow Taxi Company's fourth requester (in season 2). She was searching for her older sister, Lee Jin-seon, who joined a cult.
  • Ahn Sung-woo as Ok Joo-man[25]
A pastor and leader of the cult pseudo-churches that are committing crimes.
  • Jung Ji-woo as Lee Jin-seon[26]
Jin-hee's sister who is a victim of a pseudo-church.
  • Seo Ji-soo as Joo-man's lover[27]
Jeil Chakhan Hospital (eps. 9–10)
  • Jung Ki-seob as Han Jae-deok
Rainbow Taxi Company's fifth requester (in season 2). He is on a one-man protest against Jeil Chakhan Hospital, which put her daughter in a coma due to a medical malpractice.
The chief director of Jeil Chakhan Hospital.
  • Kang Seol as Han Soo-ryeon[28]
Jae-deok's daughter and an athlete, who is under comatose status due to a medical malpractice.
  • Kim Jae-min as Gong Soo-ho[29]
A manager of Meditopia's medical sales team. He acts as a proxy for Young-sook.
  • Kim Young-jin as Manager Kim[29]
Young-sook's close friend.
Black Sun (eps. 11–14)
  • Baek Soo-jang as Kim Yong-min[30]
Rainbow Taxi Company's sixth requester (in season 2). He formerly works as a reporter under Hanbaek Ilbo.
A police officer who died while investigating the Black Sun with Yong-min.
  • Kim Chae-eun as Windy[32]
An agent of the Black Sun.
  • Jeon Woon-jong as Cho Gyeong-jang[33]
A police officer who works with the Black Sun.
An idol and VIP member of the Black Sun.
  • Lee Dal as Min Jong-seon[34]
The head of the Black Sun's guards.
  • Moon Jae-won as Yoo Moon-hyeon[35]
The manager of the Black Sun.
  • Jeon Jun-ho as No. 12[36]
Black Sun's guards.
  • Yoo Ji-yeon as Yang Mi-kyung[37]
A VIP member of the Black Sun.
Geumsa Organization (eps. 15–16)
The head of Geumsa Organization. Also known as the Bishop, he has been planning his revenge against the Rainbow Taxi Company for years, particularly harbouring a disturbing decades-long obsession and jealousy towards Do-Gi for currently unknown reasons and his desire to overthrow and kill him.
  • Kim Chang-hwan as Lee Si-wan[39]
A bank teller in charge of foreign exchange transactions and reported it to the prosecution. He was arrested on the false charge of attempted murder.
  • Yoon Sang-ho as Bae Ki-seok[39]
A prison warden chief of the Jangsa Prison and a member of the Geumsa Organization.

Special appearances

Season 1
Jin-woo's replacement as deputy chief prosecutor of the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office.
Sung-mi's younger sister.
A real-life suspect of the Hwaseong serial murders who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for one of the murders.
Season 2

Production

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Perspective

Season 1

Development

On December 4, 2019, SBS was considering adapting the webtoon The Deluxe Taxi by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin into a television series.[51] Korean streaming platform Wavve was also invested to the series, and has been previously invested in several other series such as Zombie Detective (2020), Bossam: Steal the Fate (2021), and Alice (2020).[52]

Casting

On November 20, 2020, Lee Je-hoon, Esom, Kim Eui-sung and Lee Na-eun were confirmed to star in the series.[13]

On March 8, 2021, Lee Na-eun was removed from the cast following bullying accusations against her.[53][54] Two days later, she was replaced by Pyo Ye-jin.[16]

Filming

About sixty percent of the filming for the first season was complete as of March 8, 2021. Lee Na-eun's scenes were removed and had to re-shot.[53][54]

Season 2

Development

On July 6, 2021, SBS announced the production of the second season of the series.[55]

Casting

Esom had to withdraw from the cast due to scheduling inconsistencies.[56] Lee Je-hoon and Pyo Ye-jin were confirmed to reprise their respective roles. Script reading took place on June 12, 2022.[57] A day later, Kim Eui-sung, Jang Hyuk-jin and Bae Yoo-ram were confirmed to reprise their roles.[58]

Filming

On July 15, 2022, SBS reported that some of their staff tested positive for COVID-19, causing to temporarily halt the filming in Vietnam.[59]

Season 3

Development

On April 16, 2023, SBS confirmed that a third season of the series was in the works.[60]

Casting

Lee Je-hoon, Pyo Ye-jin and Kim Eui-sung will reprise again their roles.[61] Bae Yoo-ram is also confirmed to appear in the third season.[62]

Release

The first teaser video and teaser poster were released on December 31, 2020.[63]

To promote the second season of the series, Viu invited Lee Je-hoon to his first fan-meeting in the Philippines on March 3, 2023,[64] in Indonesia on March 19, 2023,[65] and in Singapore on March 25, 2023.[66] Lee also participated at the FilMart in Hong Kong, where Viu reported that the second season of the series was the most-watched program following the premiere.[67]

Original soundtrack

Season 1

Quick Facts Soundtrack album by Various artists, Released ...
Taxi Driver OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Released
  • 2021
GenreSoundtrack
Language
Label
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Part 1
More information No., Title ...
Released on April 16, 2021 (2021-04-16)[68]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Silence"Yoon Do-hyunYoon Do-hyunYB3:25
2."Silence" (inst.) Yoon Do-hyun 3:25
Total length:6:50
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Part 2
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Released on April 23, 2021 (2021-04-23)[69]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."A Gloomy Letter" (우울한 편지)Yoo Jae-haYoo Jae-haKwak Jin-eon3:40
2."A Gloomy Letter" ((Classical Ver.))Yoo Jae-haYoo Jae-haKwak Jin-eon3:40
3."A Gloomy Letter" (inst.) Yoo Jae-ha 3:40
Total length:11:00
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Part 3
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Released on April 30, 2021 (2021-04-30)[70]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."A Walk" (산책)SorriLee Han-chulPyo Ye-jin3:48
2."A Walk" (inst.) Lee Han-chul 3:48
Total length:7:36
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Part 4
More information No., Title ...
Released on May 4, 2021 (2021-05-04)[71]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."All Day"Jeon Chang-yeob
  • Advanced
  • RYS
Cha Ji-yeon3:38
2."All Day" (inst.) 
  • Advanced
  • RYS
 3:38
Total length:7:16
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Part 5
More information No., Title ...
Released on May 15, 2021 (2021-05-15)[72]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Run Away"Simon Dominic
  • noisemasterminsu
  • Hyeon
  • Sean
  • Tez_Toy
  • Simon Dominic
Simon Dominic3:16
2."Run Away" (inst.) 
  • noisemasterminsu
  • Hyeon
  • Sean
  • Tez_Toy
  • Simon Dominic
 3:16
Total length:6:32
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Part 6
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Released on May 22, 2021 (2021-05-22)[73]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Moon Light" (달빛)Choi Han-sol
  • Choi Han-sol
  • Choi Young-hoon
Sanha3:30
2."Moon Light" (inst.) 
  • Choi Han-sol
  • Choi Young-hoon
 3:30
Total length:7:00
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Part 7
More information No., Title ...
Released on May 29, 2021 (2021-05-29)[74]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Way Home" (귀로)Lee Joo-yeobSon Sung-jaeYoon Do-hyun4:25
2."Way Home" (inst.) Son Sung-jae 4:25
Total length:8:50
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Season 2

Quick Facts Soundtrack album by Various artists, Released ...
Taxi Driver 2 OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Released
  • 2023
GenreSoundtrack
Language
Label
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Part 1
More information No., Title ...
Released on February 18, 2023 (2023-02-18)[75]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Fighter"Hana
  • Tom and Jerry
  • Safira.K
Ha Hyun-woo (Guckkasten)3:15
2."Fighter" (inst.) 
  • Tom and Jerry
  • Safira.K
 3:15
Total length:6:30
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Part 2
More information No., Title ...
Released on February 25, 2023 (2023-02-25)[76]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Haven" (휴게소)
  • Zeenan
  • Onetop
  • Zeenan
  • Onetop
Car, the Garden3:24
2."Haven" (inst.) 
  • Zeenan
  • Onetop
 3:24
Total length:6:48
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Part 3
More information No., Title ...
Released on March 4, 2023 (2023-03-04)[77]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Born This Way"
  • Zeenan
  • Onetop
  • Zeenan
  • Onetop
Zeenan3:40
2."Born This Way" (inst.) 
  • Zeenan
  • Onetop
 3:40
Total length:7:20
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Part 4
More information No., Title ...
Released on March 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)[78]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Wonderful Night" (아름다운 밤)Park Sung-yong
  • Park Sung-yong
  • Im Gwang-gyun
N.Flying3:34
2."Wonderful Night" (inst.) 
  • Park Sung-yong
  • Im Gwang-gyun
 3:34
Total length:7:08
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Part 5
More information No., Title ...
Released on March 18, 2023 (2023-03-18)[79]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."All My Heart" (진심)
  • Yeonso
  • NEZ
  • Gowoon
  • Yeonso
  • NEZ
  • Gowoon
Kang A-sol3:33
2."All My Heart" (inst.) 
  • Yeonso
  • NEZ
  • Gowoon
 3:30
Total length:7:03
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Part 6
More information No., Title ...
Released on March 25, 2023 (2023-03-25)[80]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Face to Face"
  • Zeenan
  • Lee Jung-won
  • Clef Crew
  • Zeenan
  • Lee Jung-won
  • Clef Crew
Kang Seung-yoon (Winner)3:02
2."Face to Face" (inst.) 
  • Zeenan
  • Lee Jung-won
  • Clef Crew
 3:02
Total length:6:04
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Viewership

More information Season, Episode number ...
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
12345678910111213141516
11.9262.6072.4523.1172.6363.0652.8472.8242.6353.0722.7423.0172.7622.9232.7462.8712.765
22.3702.1552.4482.3642.8402.9122.3553.0722.5373.3372.6643.3873.0983.4962.8704.0052.869
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Taxi Driver : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[81][82]
More information Average TV viewership ratings (season 1), Ep. ...
Average TV viewership ratings (season 1)
Ep. Part Original broadcast date Average audience share
Nielsen Korea[81] TNmS[83]
Nationwide Seoul Nationwide
1 1 April 9, 2021 8.7% (7th) 9.4% (5th) 7.3% (10th)
2 10.7% (3rd) 11.2% (3rd) 8.7% (7th)
2 1 April 10, 2021 7.3% (9th) 8.5% (5th) 5.7% (20th)
2 13.5% (3rd) 15.0% (3rd) 11.4% (3rd)
3 1 April 16, 2021 9.8% (5th) 10.3% (4th) 10.0% (5th)
2 13.6% (3rd) 14.5% (2nd) 12.7% (1st)
4 1 April 17, 2021 11.5% (4th) 11.8% (4th) 11.4% (3rd)
2 15.6% (1st) 16.3% (1st) 14.6% (1st)
5 1 April 23, 2021 12.3% (4th) 13.3% (4th) 11.2% (4th)
2 14.2% (3rd) 15.6% (1st) 12.8% (3rd)
6 1 April 24, 2021 8.7% (5th) 9.2% (5th) 9.0% (5th)
2 16.0% (3rd) 16.8% (3rd) 15.2% (3rd)
7 1 April 30, 2021 12.9% (4th) 14.3% (2nd) 11.3% (4th)
2 15.1% (2nd) 16.3% (1st) 13.4% (3rd)
8 1 May 1, 2021 8.3% (5th) 9.0% (5th) 8.6% (5th)
2 15.2% (3rd) 15.9% (3rd) 14.4% (3rd)
9 1 May 7, 2021 12.0% (4th) 12.9% (4th) 12.1% (4th)
2 14.7% (3rd) 16.0% (1st) 14.5% (2nd)
10 1 May 8, 2021 10.1% (4th) 11.2% (5th) 10 4% (4th)
2 15.4% (3rd) 17.0% (3rd) 14.9% (3rd)
11 1 May 14, 2021 12.4% (4th) 13.9% (4th) 11.0% (5th)
2 14.6% (3rd) 16.3% (1st) 12.1% (3rd)
12 1 May 15, 2021 10.7% (5th) 11.6% (5th) N/A
2 15.3% (3rd) 16.1% (3rd)
13 1 May 21, 2021 12.2% (4th) 12.9% (4th) 12.4% (4th)
2 14.4% (3rd) 15.6% (1st) 13.9% (3rd)
14 1 May 22, 2021 10.2% (4th) 10.7% (5th) 10.3% (5th)
2 15.5% (3rd) 16.1% (3rd) 14.6% (3rd)
15 1 May 28, 2021 13.2% (4th) 13.8% (3rd) 12.6% (4th)
2 14.4% (3rd) 15.2% (1st) 14.1% (3rd)
16 1 May 29, 2021 10.9% (5th) 11.9% (4th) 11.0% (4th)
2 15.3% (3rd) 16.6% (3rd) 14.6% (3rd)
Average 12.6% 13.6% 11.9%[d]
  • The blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
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More information Average TV viewership ratings (season 2), Ep. ...
Average TV viewership ratings (season 2)
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
Nielsen Korea[82] TNmS[84]
Nationwide Seoul Nationwide
1 February 17, 2023 12.1% (3rd) 12.8% (2nd) 10.4% (3rd)
2 February 18, 2023 10.3% (2nd) 10.9% (2nd) N/A
3 February 24, 2023 13.2% (3rd) 14.2% (1st) 10.5% (3rd)
4 February 25, 2023 11.3% (2nd) 11.7% (2nd) 10.7% (2nd)
5 March 3, 2023 14.7% (1st) 16.3% (1st) N/A
6 March 11, 2023 14.4% (2nd) 15.5% (2nd) 12.4% (2nd)
7 March 17, 2023 13.0% (2nd) 13.7% (2nd) 11.8% (2nd)
8 March 18, 2023 16.0% (2nd) 17.0% (2nd) N/A
9 March 24, 2023 13.4% (2nd) 14.1% (2nd) 11.6% (2nd)
10 March 25, 2023 17.7% (1st) 18.1% (1st) 11.8% (2nd)
11 March 31, 2023 14.5% (1st) 15.5% (1st) 11.4% (2nd)
12 April 1, 2023 18.3% (1st) 19.4% (1st) 13.8% (1st)
13 April 7, 2023 16.1% (1st) 17.4% (1st) 13.0% (1st)
14 April 8, 2023 18.3% (1st) 19.4% (1st) 16.7% (1st)
15 April 14, 2023 15.7% (1st) 16.0% (1st) 11.9% (2nd)
16 April 15, 2023 21.0% (1st) 21.8% (1st) N/A
Average 15.0% 15.9% 12.2%[d]
Special
1 February 16, 2023 3.6% (16th) 4.4% (12th) 3.2% (18th)
2 April 21, 2023 5.2% (8th) 5.8% (6th) 5.2% (11th)
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1 March 4, 2023 3.6% (15th) 3.6% (15th) 4.8% (10th)
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Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2022 Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Lee Je-hoon Nominated [85]
Best Supporting Actress Cha Ji-yeon Nominated
Korea PD Awards 2022 Best TV Drama Taxi Driver Nominated [86]
SBS Drama Awards 2021 Grand Prize (Daesang) Lee Je-hoon Nominated [87]
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama Won [88]
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama Esom Won [89]
Pyo Ye-jin Nominated
Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama Kim Eui-sung Won [90]
Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama Cha Ji-yeon Won
Scene Stealer Award Shim So-young Won [91]
Best New Actor Choi Hyun-wook Won [92]
Best Supporting Team Taxi Driver Nominated
2023 Grand Prize (Daesang) Lee Je-hoon Won [93]
Excellence Award, Actor in a Seasonal Drama Shin Jae-ha Won
Excellence Award, Actress in a Seasonal Drama Pyo Ye-jin Won
Best Supporting Actor in a Seasonal Drama Jang Hyuk-jin Won
Bae Yoo-ram Won
Netizen's Best SBS Drama of 2023 Taxi Driver 2 Won
Best Young Actress Ahn Chae-heum Won [94]
Scene Stealer Award Go Sang-ho Won [95]
Byun Jung-hee Won
Seoul International Drama Awards 2021 Outstanding Hallyu Drama Award Taxi Driver Won [96]
Outstanding Korean Actor Lee Je-hoon Nominated
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Notes

  1. Writer Oh Sang-ho only wrote 10 episodes of season one, while writer Lee Ji-hyun wrote the remaining episodes of the first season.
  2. Season one is only available on Netflix.
  3. Lee Ho-cheol played double roles in this drama.
  4. This average rating is calculated based on the published ratings. The exact average rating is unknown due to multiple ratings not being published.

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