The sixth episode of 'Taxi Driver 3', which aired on Saturday, the 6th at 9:50 PM, showcased Kim Do-gi (played by Lee Je-hoon) targeting the culprits Im Dong-hyun (played by Moon Soo-young) and Jo Sung-wook (played by Shin Joo-hwan) with a clever revenge scheme. The episode achieved its highest ratings yet, peaking at 14.3% and averaging 12% nationwide, securing the number one spot in its time slot. Additionally, it dominated the 2049 demographic with a peak of 4.21%, showcasing its unrivaled power across all channels and programs in December.
On this day, the Rainbow Heroes questioned the peculiar hierarchical relationship between Im Dong-hyun and Jo Sung-wook, who were involved in the murder of Park Min-ho (played by Lee Do-han). Kim Do-gi transformed into 'Tazza Do-gi' to punish the gambling-addicted Im Dong-hyun. With the help of Choi Joo-im (played by Jang Hyuk-jin), a hidden 'Hwatu expert' within the Rainbow Heroes, Kim Do-gi approached Im Dong-hyun. During a game, Im Dong-hyun received a mysterious call and hurriedly left for his health club office, raising suspicions.
The Rainbow Heroes sought to uncover what Im Dong-hyun was plotting in his office. Go-eun (played by Pyo Ye-jin) disguised herself as a 'troublesome streamer' to infiltrate the office. She discovered a hidden space within the office when Im Dong-hyun suddenly appeared in the previously empty room.
Kim Do-gi devised a plan to acquire the entire health club to find the secret space. He and Choi Joo-im faced Im Dong-hyun in another gambling match, where Kim Do-gi used psychological tactics to empty Im Dong-hyun's pockets. Ultimately, Im Dong-hyun was outmaneuvered and wagered the health club, which Kim Do-gi won with a triumphant 'Sampal Gwangddaeng', becoming the new owner. The scene where Im Dong-hyun fell into Kim Do-gi's trap and lost the health club, along with Kim Do-gi's exhilarating action sequence, provided a satisfying thrill.
After taking over the health club, Kim Do-gi uncovered the dark secret hidden by Im Dong-hyun and Jo Sung-wook. Behind the mirrored wall of the office was a room filled with equipment for online sports gambling. Kim Do-gi was shocked to see footage of Jin Kwang University volleyball team matches on the monitors, realizing that Im Dong-hyun and Jo Sung-wook had been fixing matches.
Meanwhile, Jang Dae-pyo faced a shocking truth while assisting Park Dong-soo (played by Kim Ki-cheon). Jang Dae-pyo had been helping Park Dong-soo recover his lost memories. Park Dong-soo recalled that someone impersonated his son, Park Min-ho, to lure him into a deliberate car accident. He left a four-digit message known only to him and Jang Dae-pyo, which Jang Dae-pyo realized was a vehicle number, sending chills down his spine.
The episode concluded with the revelation that Jo Sung-wook was the one who hit Park Dong-soo with a car. However, an enigmatic passenger who encouraged Jo Sung-wook was also revealed, shocking viewers. The identity of this mysterious villain, the truth behind the murder case from 15 years ago involving the university volleyball team, the cover-up accident, and the match-fixing scandal remain to be uncovered. Will the 'Rainbow Heroes' be able to bring justice to the villains and reunite the missing Park Min-ho with his father?
SBS's 'Taxi Driver 3' is a private revenge drama where the mysterious taxi company Rainbow Transport and taxi driver Kim Do-gi complete revenge on behalf of wronged victims. It airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, TENASIA syjj426@tenasia.co.kr