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Lee Je-hoon "Appearing in 'Model Taxi 2' is a given"
SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Model Taxi 2', which will be aired for the first time on February 17th, is a 'society where justice is missing, just a phone call is all it takes'. The mysterious taxi company Rainbow Transportation and taxi driver Kim Do-gi complete revenge on behalf of wronged victims. It is a private revenge drama.
The 'Model Taxi' series, based on the webtoon of the same name, is based on the unprecedented concept of a taxi driver hunting down villains, and captures everything from dynamic fun to the thrilling catharsis of punishing evil, ranking 4th in SBS's all-time Friday-Saturday drama viewership. Among them, Lee Je-hoon plays Kim Do-gi, the 'representative driver of Rainbow Transport' and a taxi hero who specializes in hunting down villains and punishing perpetrators on behalf of wronged victims. He shows off dynamic bare-handed action and exciting car action, as well as a variety character called 'N Do-gi'. The play also brought about the ‘Gatdogi Syndrome’.
Lee Je-hoon, who is concentrating on the final filming of 'Model Taxi 2' and preparing to meet viewers again, recalled the time when Season 1 aired and said, "This drama, which was an unconventional and new attempt in its own way, is broadcast every week, and people are talking about 'Model Taxi'. I think I was able to feel its popularity when I did it. It felt great to be able to play the role of a cider who gave viewers a refreshing feeling by solving an episode that was a dramatization of an actual incident, and I was just grateful for all the love.” He said.
Regarding the production of Season 2, Lee Je-hoon said, “I didn’t expect it at all.” He said, "As each episode of the drama aired, I realized that there are many people in the world who are really bad and need to be scolded, and that there are also many incidents and accidents that we need to be aware of. Through the medium of drama, we can deliver a message to people and give them fun and meaning." “I hoped that this story would continue to be written,” he said. He also said, “After the drama ended, there was a lot of talk about Season 2, and I am thrilled to be able to meet viewers like this after about a year and a half.”
Lee Je-hoon burst into laughter, saying, "Because my love for 'Model Taxi' was so great, appearing in 'Model Taxi 2' was a very natural decision for me. If you hadn't given me the offer, I would have been disappointed," and said, "I would have been disappointed in 'Model Taxi 2'." “It’s an honor to appear again, and I’m grateful for coming back. I worked hard to show a better side of myself than in Season 1,” he added, raising expectations.
Lee Je-hoon also mentioned the upgraded alt play that will be introduced in Season 2. Lee Je-hoon said, "'Model Taxi 2' is scheduled to feature more diverse secondary characters than in Season 1, so I thought a lot about how to express each character. Since the characters have so much personality, not only the acting, but also the hair, costumes, and props are important. “I put a lot of care into expressing each character by directly giving my opinion on each one,” he said. “I think the character that was most mentioned by viewers during Season 1 was ‘Outcast.’ Please look forward to seeing it again.” “I will give it to you,” he said.
Lee Je-hoon also expressed his gratitude for the strong teamwork of the ‘Rainbow Luck’ five members. He said, "Our team's group chat room was created at the beginning of season 1 and has continued to this day. Now, we feel like a comfortable family. That's why we have the most fun, laugh a lot, and heal when the Rainbow Fortune people are together rather than when filming alone. “It’s the same. They are so reassuring and grateful,” he said.
Regarding director Lee Dan, with whom he has a new relationship through Season 2, he said, "The director is delicately expressing the characters and stories that have become more diverse through delicate directing. Although it is our first time working together, it feels comfortable as if we have worked together for a long time. We will do our best to produce the results that the director wants. “We are doing our best,” he said.
Lee Je-hoon delivered a greeting to viewers waiting for the first broadcast along with the viewing points of 'Model Taxi 2' that he personally selected. Lee Je-hoon said, "In addition to the exciting revenge unique to 'Model Taxi,' this 'Model Taxi 2' seems to have even more things to see. The scale grew surprisingly large while filming. As the scale grew, we had to capture many actors and various episodes well. “I am confident that you will be able to enjoy it because I worked hard for it.” He also said, "Thanks to everyone's love, we are able to greet you again with 'Model Taxi 2'. We will show you a good work that will not disappoint you as you have been waiting for a long time, so please look forward to it. We worked hard while filming. I hope you will run with Model Taxi." I asked for a live shooter.
Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr
