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| Taxi Driver | |
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| Also known as | Taxi Driver 2 |
| Hangul | 모범택시 |
| Hanja | 模範택시 |
| Literal meaning | Model Taxi |
| Revised Romanization | Mobeomtaeksi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Mobŏmt'aeksi |
| Genre | |
| Based on | The Deluxe Taxi (Red Cage) by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin |
| Developed by | Studio S |
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| Opening theme | "Taxi Driver" by Kim Sung-youl |
| Ending theme | Various |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 32 + 2 special |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Cho Sung-hoon (C.P) |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 70 minutes |
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| Network | SBS TV |
| Release | April 9, 2021 – present |
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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]
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]
- ^ Oh Yoon-ju (February 7, 2023). 이제훈, 숙적 만났다 [모범택시2] [Lee Je-hoon met his nemesis [Model Taxi 2]]. My Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ '모범택시', 10.3% 순조로운 출발..."본적없는 다크 히어로". Dispatch (in Korean). April 10, 2021. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Lee Jae-lim (February 3, 2021). "From the web to your TV screen — a look at adaptations to come". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ "From Lee Je-hoon to Esom, Charisma Explodes at Script Reading for "Taxi Driver"". HanCinema. February 18, 2021. Archived from the original on February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ Carmen Chin (June 9, 2022). "'Taxi Driver': SBS confirms the cast for Season 2". NME. Archived from the original on June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ Ha Su-jeong (January 1, 2023). 이제훈→김의성 '모범택시2' 베일 벗었다, 더 커진 스케일로 컴백 [Lee Je-hoon→Kim Eui-seong 'Exemplary Taxi 2' veil removed, comeback with a bigger scale]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 31, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Choi, Ji-yoon (February 6, 2025). "부릉 부릉…이제훈, '모범택시3' 운전대 잡는다" [Lee Je-hoon takes the wheel of ‘Model Taxi 3’]. newsis (in Korean). Retrieved February 16, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ OTT platforms:
- Pyeon Do-wook (April 9, 2021). 웨이브, 이제훈-이솜 '모범택시' OTT 독점 공개 [Wavve, Lee Jehoon-Esom 'Model Taxi' OTT exclusive release]. Law Issue (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- Grater, Tom (April 14, 2021). "Leading South Korean OTT Platform Content Wavve CEO Talks $900M Originals Drive, International Roll-Out & Season 2 Of Hit Anthology Show 'SF8'". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- Haring, Bruce (February 2, 2023). "Korean Content Streamer KOCOWA Adding Films And A '+' To Its Previous TV Fare". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- Llewellyn, Tom (April 23, 2022). "Taxi Driver: Netflix releases adrenaline-pumping K-drama ahead of season 2". HITC. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- "Taxi Driver season 2: Lee Je-hoon and cast back for more vigilante thrills". South China Morning Post. February 21, 2023. Archived from the original on February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ Lee Da-gyeom (April 14, 2021). '모범택시', 시청률 쾌속 상승...시청자 사로잡은 비결3 ['Exemplary Taxi', rapid rise in viewer ratings... 3 secrets to captivating viewers]. Star Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "K-drama Taxi Driver: styled like Ryan Gosling in Drive, Lee Je-hoon plays a vengeful cabbie". South China Morning Post. April 21, 2021. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ Choi Hee-jae (May 30, 2021). '모범택시' 이제훈은 달랐다…SBS 금토드라마 역대 4위 '최고 18%' [종합] ['Exemplary taxi' Lee Je-hoon was different... SBS Fri and Saturday Drama All-Time 4th'Highest 18%' [Total]]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 1, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ "'Taxi Driver 2' finale surpasses viewership record of season 1". April 16, 2023. Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
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