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SBS's 'Taxi Driver 3' Unveils Shocking Secrets Behind a Soldier's Mysterious Death
In the 15th episode, aired on January 9th at 9:50 PM, the 'Rainbow Dark Heroes' team, including Do-gi (played by Lee Je-hoon), Jang Representative (Kim Eui-sung), Go-eun (Pyo Ye-jin), Choi (Jang Hyuk-jin), and Park (Bae Yu-ram), infiltrated a military base to investigate the suspicious death of Do-gi's former subordinate, Yoo Seon-ah (Jeon So-nee). The episode delivered a spectacular climax, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
According to Nielsen Korea, the episode achieved a peak rating of 12.9%, with nationwide and metropolitan ratings at 11.4%. The 2049 demographic rating soared to 3.1%, peaking at 3.6%, securing the top spot in its time slot and among all Friday programs. The anticipation for the final episode has reached a fever pitch.
The episode introduced an unexpected visitor to Rainbow Transport, Park Jae-won (Kim Seo-ha), a former subordinate of Kim Do-gi during his special forces days. Park informed Do-gi about the mysterious death of Yoo Seon-ah, leaving him shocked. In response, Do-gi declared, "I request to return," abandoning his phone and taxi, and disappearing, adding to the suspense.
Two weeks later, the 'Taxi Driver Alert Beeper' sounded, leading the 'Rainbow Dark Heroes' to believe Do-gi was at Yoo Seon-ah's last post, the 2802 unit. Official records stated Yoo Seon-ah died in an explosion after deserting training, stealing weapons, and attempting to contact North Korean officials. However, her posthumous demotion by three ranks raised suspicions. The team speculated that Do-gi was investigating Yoo Seon-ah's death alone, prompting Park to re-enlist to find him.
Despite Park's efforts, finding Do-gi proved challenging. Consequently, Jang Representative, Go-eun, and Choi joined the mission, employing creative disguises to infiltrate the base, providing comic relief. However, Do-gi was nowhere to be found. The base commander, Kim Tae-hyun (Kim Jin-wook), and Lieutenant Lee Hyung-in (Park Do-wook) detained the team, suspecting their activities. At that moment, Do-gi appeared in military attire, resolving the situation with a thrilling twist.
Do-gi and Park retraced Yoo Seon-ah's steps on the day of her death. According to reports, Yoo Seon-ah sent her subordinates back during a training exercise near the border and crossed north alone. However, Do-gi discovered through gathered information and evidence that her defection was not voluntary. She was seeking an alternative escape route.
In a gripping conclusion, Do-gi found a crucial clue to uncovering the truth behind Yoo Seon-ah's death. Recalling his past teachings to Yoo Seon-ah, he instructed her to find a new nest to store important information in case of emergencies. Trusting she hadn't forgotten, Do-gi's intuition proved correct. Inside a nearby nest, he found Yoo Seon-ah's body cam. Reviewing the footage, Do-gi tearfully realized, "Sergeant Yoo Seon-ah sacrificed herself to save her comrades," unleashing his anger. The revelation raises questions about the massive secret behind Yoo Seon-ah's mysterious death and how the 'Rainbow Dark Heroes' will deliver justice in the unpredictable finale of 'Taxi Driver 3.'
Meanwhile, SBS's 'Taxi Driver 3' follows the secretive taxi company Rainbow Transport and driver Kim Do-gi as they seek revenge on behalf of wronged victims. The final episode airs on January 10th at 9:50 PM.
Reporter: Im Chae-ryeong, TENASIA syjj426@tenasia.co.kr
