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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Korean Drama 'Taxi Driver 3' announced, actor Lee Je-hoon returns as vigilante driver
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Lee Je-hoon is set to return for another ride as the vigilante taxi driver Kim Do-gi in ' Taxi Driver 3 ,' after the makers announced the third season of the global hit series at the ongoing Asia Pacific Video Operators Summit conference in Indonesia, reported Variety. The series is expected to premiere in Q4 2025. The streaming platform revealed that the latest instalment will debut as a Viu original worldwide, excluding South Korea and mainland China, following the record-breaking performance of Season 2, reported the outlet. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The actor Je-hoon will return alongside fan favourites 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, reported Variety. Adding international flavour 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 centres 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. 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," said Park Jeong-hoon, CEO of Studio S, the in-house production arm of SBS Media Group, as quoted by Variety. 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, reported Variety.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Taxi Driver 3' actor Yoon Si Yoon shares major transformation for role; talks about losing 5 kg a day - credits ‘no-water diet'
Actor Yoon Si Yoon opened up about his diet, shocking fans and netizens alike. The celebrity shared how he, in order to transform for his role in ' Taxi Driver 3 ', managed to lose 5 kg per day due to an extreme no-water diet and more. Si Yoon's extreme 'no-water diet' While starring on an episode of ' The Ugly Duckling ' on June 22, the star talked about his upcoming anticipated project 'Taxi Driver 3,' sharing how he had wished to share a major change in his character on the project. The actor delved into his thought process behind the change, sharing that 'I want to show a new texture to my character — something sharp and hollow, like I'm completely worn down.' The actor shared how in order to achieve the new and transformed look, he opted to go on a full no water diet for 24 hours. The actor shared that before he started his diet, he weighed a total of 67.4kg, with a body fat percentage of 6.7%. The 'Love My Scent' actor then heavily focused on only consuming dried tofu and asparagus in order to completely cut out liquids from his diet. Afterwards when he tracked his weight, he found that it had drastically dropped to 62.3kg with a body fat percentage of 3.6% in just 24 hours. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Focused on weight training and sauna Beyond following a strict diet, the celeb also emphasised on how he focused on training and exercising a lot more in order to sweat a lot and maintain his body structure. He shared that like an UFC player, he would soak in hot water for 20 minutes, and would sir in a hot sauna as well. He shared that with the temperature of 45°C, the celebrity was looking to lose his water weight as soon as possible. Fans share concern over transformation Netizens and fans shared concern over the extreme measures the actor had gone through for his latest project, just for a cameo appearance. One commented 'having an extreme diet for a cameo?? #yoonsiyoon is definitely playing a villain for #taxidriver3 isn't he lmao.'
