- Lee Je-hoon returns as vigilante cabbie Kim Do-gi in Taxi Driver 3, launching globally on Viu in late 2025.
- Edan Lui of Mirror makes his K-drama debut, joining the cast in a tense new alliance storyline.
- Season 3 marks a deeper expansion of Viu’s Asian Originals, unveiled at APOS Indonesia.
Viu is set to bring back the adrenaline-pumping action of Taxi Driver with its third season slated for release in Q4 2025. The highly anticipated season will once again spotlight Lee Je-hoon as the relentless vigilante Kim Do-gi, whose quest for justice from behind the wheel has captivated fans across Asia.
The upcoming season also introduces a notable new face—Edan Lui, a member of Hong Kong’s Mirror, stepping into his first Korean drama role. He’ll play a mysterious character who forms an uneasy alliance with Kim Do-gi, adding fresh dynamics to the core team.
‘Taxi Driver 3’ Hits the Road in 2025: Viu Expands K-Drama Universe with Edan Lui’s Debut
The Taxi Driver franchise, inspired by the webtoon Red Cage, has stood out for blending gritty action with social justice themes. Its second season was a critical and commercial triumph, breaking viewership records on Viu and solidifying the platform’s dominance in the Korean content space, particularly in Southeast Asia. Its unique mix of moral retribution and noir storytelling continues to resonate with international audiences.
The inclusion of Edan Lui reflects Viu’s larger strategy to bridge Pan-Asian talent and content, a trend increasingly visible in streaming services looking to localize appeal while scaling globally. Lui’s casting not only introduces a crossover opportunity between Hong Kong pop culture and Korean drama, but also underscores Viu’s investment in fresh, culturally diverse storytelling.
Viu revealed the new season during the APOS conference in Indonesia, where it also teased a broader lineup of Asian Originals for 2025. The platform’s rapid rise as a hub for premium Asian entertainment has been bolstered by key partnerships, such as its longstanding collaboration with SBS Media Group, and its willingness to experiment with new talent pairings and genre hybrids.
Studio S CEO Park Jeong-hoon emphasized their intent to maintain high production quality for Season 3, promising a story arc that’s even more intense and emotionally resonant. As expectations rise, the production team is focused on crafting a season that remains true to the franchise’s essence while pushing its narrative boundaries.
With a compelling cast, expanding universe, and cross-cultural momentum, Taxi Driver 3 is set to drive Viu’s global ambitions to new heights in 2025.
“Justice is what love looks like in public.” — Cornel West
