Taxi Driver 3 Breaks Rating Records, Lee Je Hoon Becomes the Center of Viewers’ Attention

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SecondUpdate.com — The Korean drama Taxi Driver 3 has once again proven itself as one of the most popular television series at the end of 2025.

Starring Lee Je Hoon, the series achieved an outstanding milestone through its latest episode, which aired on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

According to the most recent ratings data, Taxi Driver 3 recorded a 14 percent rating, marking its highest personal record since the show began airing.

This figure not only reflects the strong interest from viewers but also firmly establishes Taxi Driver 3 as one of the strongest dramas in its time slot.

Not stopping there, Taxi Driver 3 also broke another prestigious record.

The drama was listed as the highest-rated series among viewers aged 20 to 49 throughout December 2025, with an average rating of 4.9 percent.

This age group is widely recognized as a key demographic that greatly influences the popularity of television programs.

The high numbers prove that Taxi Driver 3 is not only loved by its loyal fans but is also capable of attracting younger viewers who are highly active on social media.

The popularity of Taxi Driver 3 has also increased public attention toward its leading actor, Lee Je Hoon.

During the broadcast period of the drama, his appearance in the Season Greetings 2024 photo shoot went viral again and became a hot topic across various platforms.

Many fans praised Lee Je Hoon’s charm and charisma, which are considered to have grown more mature.

Not a few have also linked the success of Taxi Driver 3 to the consistent and powerful quality of his acting from season to season.

Besides Taxi Driver 3, several other dramas airing in similar time slots also posted fairly strong ratings.

The legal-themed drama Pro Bono, for example, achieved a rating of 6.1 percent, indicating that the legal genre still holds a special place in the hearts of Korean viewers.

Meanwhile, the long-running family drama Our Golden Days, airing on KBS2, recorded a rating of 17.1 percent. Although still high, this figure saw a slight decline compared to the previous week.

In addition, the romantic drama starring Park Seo Joon, Surely Tomorrow, earned a 3.3 percent rating in the second half of its broadcast. While it has not yet matched its competitors, the series continues to maintain a fairly solid fan base.

These achievements further solidify Taxi Driver 3 as one of the most dominant dramas at the end of 2025.

With its action-packed storyline, relevant social issues, and Lee Je Hoon’s captivating performance, the drama continues to be a hot topic among K-drama fans.

If this trend continues, it is highly possible that Taxi Driver 3 will close the year with even bigger records.