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Lee Je-hoon Returns for ‘Taxi Driver 3,' Mirror's Edan Lui Joins Cast as Viu Expands Pan-Asian Slate
Lee Je-hoon is buckling up for another ride as the vigilante taxi driver Kim Do-gi in 'Taxi Driver 3,' with Viu and SBS announcing the third season of the global hit series will premiere in Q4 2025. The announcement was made at the ongoing APOS conference in Indonesia. The streaming platform revealed that the latest installment will debut as a Viu original worldwide, excluding South Korea and mainland China, following the record-breaking performance of Season 2. Je-hoon returns alongside fan favorites Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin and Bae Yoo-ram for what promises to be the Rainbow Taxi team's most dangerous missions yet. More from Variety Onza Distribution Sells Hit Italian Crime Drama 'Flowers Over the Inferno' in Key Markets (EXCLUSIVE) Canal Plus Increases Stake in Asian Streamer Viu to 30% - Global Bulletin Mirror, Hong Kong Boy Band, Sets Dates for 'Feel the Passion' Tour Adding international flavor to the Korean production, Hong Kong boy band Mirror member Edan Lui will make his Korean drama debut as a character who forms an unpredictable alliance with Kim Do-gi. Writer Oh Sang-ho and director Kang Bo-seung return to helm the series, which centers on Je-hoon's brilliant yet tormented vigilante. 'We are delighted to introduce 'Taxi Driver 3' through our trusted and long-standing partnership with Viu, a platform with strong global influence and reach,' said Park Jeong-hoon, CEO of Studio S, the in-house production arm of SBS Media Group. 'Our production team is working diligently to create a high-quality drama that lives up to the legacy of Seasons 1 and 2, striving to meet and exceed the expectations of viewers.' The announcement comes as part of Viu's expanded 2025 content slate. The platform's Q3 2025 highlights include 'My Youth,' starring Song Joong-ki as a reclusive ex-child actor reunited with his first love, and 'My Girlfriend Is a Man!,' a gender-bending romantic comedy adapted from a hit webtoon featuring Astro's Yoon San-ha and Oh My Girl's Arin. Viu's slate also encompasses Chinese productions like historical fantasy 'Immortal Ascension' starring Yang Yang and contemporary romance 'Love's Ambition' with Zhao Lu Si and William Chan. Indonesian content includes psychological romance sequel 'Rintik Terakhir' and teen thriller 'Secret High School.' Malaysian productions round out the offering with 'Seadanya Kita,' an age-gap romance starring Mierul Aiman and Emma Maembong, and social media romance 'Putri & Phrince,' directed by Liyana Jasmay. Janice Lee, CEO of Viu and managing director of PCCW Media Group, said: 'Our fresh slate of titles reinforces our commitment to compelling storytelling that resonates locally and travels globally. In 2025, we are bringing new international collaborations such as 'Taxi Driver 3,' 'My Youth' and 'The Season,' delivering authentic, locally rooted productions with cross-border appeal.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
South China Morning Post
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
After Big Deal, Lee Je-hoon talks about his roles in new seasons of Signal, Taxi Driver
Actor Lee Je-hoon is keeping his momentum strong after the Korean film Big Deal, with coming roles in highly anticipated new seasons of the dramas Signal and Taxi Driver. Advertisement Speaking in a recent interview, Lee shared his thoughts on his latest work and his hopes for future projects that will resonate with viewers. Big Deal, which premiered on May 30, takes place during Korea's 1997 financial crisis, and centres on the clash between Jong-rok (played by Yoo Hae-jin), a finance executive for whom drinking soju is a way of life, and In-beom (Lee), a cold-blooded employee at a global investment firm. The two face off in a high-stakes struggle over the fate of Korea's beloved national spirit. Lee has been keeping up with audience reactions. 'I check reviews and ratings. I hope more people will watch and share their thoughts,' he said, emphasising that Big Deal is best experienced in cinemas for its immersive sound and big-screen energy. Advertisement 'I feel a deep happiness when I watch movies in the cinema,' he said. 'Sometimes I think, 'I want to be in a film like that', or 'How proud would I be to leave behind a filmography like that'? It motivates me to work harder.'
