Rising Star Jo Hye-won Makes Groundbreaking Debut in 'Taxi Driver 3'

Rising actress Jo Hye-won is set to make her debut on terrestrial television with 'Taxi Driver 3'.

Jo Hye-won will portray the character Yeon-min, a trainee on the verge of debuting with a girl group, in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Taxi Driver 3'. The series delves into the darker side of the entertainment industry, capturing the anxieties, expectations, and subtle shifts experienced by Yeon-min as she approaches her debut.

'Taxi Driver 3' follows the secretive taxi company Rainbow Transport as they carry out private revenge missions on behalf of wronged victims. The series stars Lee Je-hoon, Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, and Bae Yoo-ram.

This project marks Jo Hye-won's first appearance in a terrestrial drama since signing an exclusive contract with KeyEast. Jo Hye-won, who debuted as a member of the girl group 'Weeekly' in 2020 under the stage name JOA, has since expanded her acting portfolio with roles in the web film '3.5th Period' and the short-form drama 'The Bodyguard's Secret Contract'.

Jo Hye-won will appear in episodes 9 and 10 of 'Taxi Driver 3', airing on the 19th and 20th at 9:50 PM.

Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr