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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
APOS: ‘Taxi Driver 3' Coming to Viu in 2025 as Streamer Expands Asian Originals Slate
Lee Je-hoon is set to reprise his fan-favorite role as vigilante cab driver Kim Do-gi in Taxi Driver 3, the latest installment in the hit Korean action series from SBS and Viu. The third season will launch in the fourth quarter of 2025 as a Viu original across global markets — excluding South Korea and mainland China — following the breakout success of the show's first two seasons. The new season will once again reunite Je-hoon with co-stars Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin and Bae Yoo-ram, continuing the high-stakes exploits of the Rainbow Taxi team. Series collaborators Oh Sang-ho and Kang Bo-seung return as writer and director, respectively. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Stranger Things,' Video Games and French Comics to Light Up Lucca Emma Forrest's Upcoming Novel 'Father Figure' Set for See-Saw Films Adaptation Sarajevo Film Fest to Open With Dark Retirement Home Comedy 'The Pavilion,' Lidija Kordic to Host Opening Ceremony Edan Lui of Hong Kong boy band Mirror will also make his Korean drama debut in the new season, joining the cast in a role that pairs him in an uneasy alliance with Kim Do-gi. Taxi Driver is based on the Korean webtoon Red Cage and premiered on SBS in 2021. Its blend of action, social justice, and noir stylings quickly turned it into one of the network's biggest hits of the year. The second season, which streamed globally via Viu, delivered record-breaking numbers for the platform, boosting its status a go-to for Korean entertainment in the region, particularly among video consumers in Southeast Asia. 'We are delighted to introduce Taxi Driver 3 through our trusted and long-standing partnership with Viu, a platform with strong global influence and reach,' said Park Jeong-hoon, CEO of Studio S, the in-house production company of SBS Media Group. 'Our production team is working diligently to create a high-quality drama that lives up to the legacy of Seasons 1 and 2, striving to meet and exceed the expectations of viewers.' The upcoming season is one of several new titles anchoring Viu's 2025 content push. Other highlights include My Youth, a romantic drama fronted by Korean star Song Joong-ki, and My Girlfriend Is a Man!, a gender-flipping rom-com led by Astro's Yoon San-ha and Oh My Girl's Arin. 'Our fresh slate of titles reinforces our commitment to compelling storytelling that resonates locally and travels globally,' said Janice Lee, CEO of Viu and md of PCCW Media Group. 'In 2025, we are bringing new international collaborations such as Taxi Driver 3, My Youth and The Season, delivering authentic, locally rooted productions with cross-border appeal.' The announcement of Taxi Driver 3 was made Wednesday during the APOS summit, Asia's leading industry gathering for the media, telecom and entertainment sectors, held this week in Bali. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Forbes
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lee Je-Hoon Conducts Corporate Warfare In ‘The Art Of Negotiation'
Lee Je-hoon is a mergers and acquisitions expert in 'The Art of Negotiation.' The k-drama The Art of Negotiation could also be titled The Art of War, since the drama involves a high-stakes battle for power within a major corporation. It's a battle that cannot end without casualties. Lee Je-hoon, plays Yun Jun-no, a man referred to as the White Snake. A mergers and acquisitions expert he's known for making quick and lethal cuts to save floundering corporations. That's why Jun-no's former employer, Sanin Corporation, enlists him to deal with the company's impending financial crisis. Sanin has a high debt ratio and must soon raise trillions to retain its financial independence. If Jun-no can't turn things around quickly the company may cease to exist. Sanin's chairman, Song Jae-suk, played by Sung Dong-il, trusts Jun-no to analyze the situation and make drastic changes. This sets him up in direct conflict to the company's CFO, Ha Tae-soo, played by Jang Hyun-sung. Tae-soo must appear to follow the chairman's instructions in public and give Jun-no a fighting chance. Privately he may work to sabotage his efforts, Jun-no forms his own team in an effort to save Sanin Corporation. Jun-no's presence makes many of the company executives nervous. While Jun-no's priority is saving the company, more than a few executives are focused on saving themselves. Jun-no may be more vested in corporate interests, but he also has secrets and perhaps an ulterior motive. To create his M&A team Jun-no recruits the math whiz Kwak Min-jeong, played by Ahn Hyun-ho (Monthly Magazine Home) and lawyer Oh Soon-young, played by Kim Dae-myung (Hospital Playlist). For good measure Jun-no adds an enthusiastic intern, played by Cha Kang-yoon (Midnight Romance in Hagwon). The White Snake is an expert at keeping emotions out of negotiations and that's a lesson he hopes to teach his likable team. By staying cool, he says, the good guys can outwit the greedy. Cool heads almost always prevail. Yet, despite his legendary skills as a financial negotiator, there may be times when Jun-no can't avoid acting on his emotions. Lee Je-hoon is best known for dramas such as Taxi Driver, Chief Detective 1958, Move to Heaven and Signal. Sung Dong-il appeared in the dramas The Tale of Lady Ok, Curtain Call and Ghost Doctor. Jang Hyun-sung can be seen in dozens of dramas including Duty After School, Agency and Under the Queen's Umbrella. The drama also stars Oh Man-seok (The Fiery Priest 2, Midnight Romance in Hagwon and The Atypical Family) as the company's top executive. The drama is written by Lee Seung-young, who wrote the screenplay for the upcoming 2026 drama Scandals, and directed by Ahn Pan-seok, who previously directed The Midnight Romance in Hagwon. The Art of Negotiation originally aired on JTBC in South Korea and can be seen on in the U.S.
South China Morning Post
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
K-drama The Art of Negotiation: Lee Je-hoon greys up for showy corporate world drama
Lead cast: Lee Je-hoon, Sung Dong-il, Kim Dae-myung Advertisement Latest Nielsen rating: 6.07 per cent Lee Je-hoon swaps sunglasses and handcuffs for suits and a shock of grey hair in his latest role as the vaunted leader of a crack corporate team. Leaving behind the world of crime he explored in Taxi Driver and Chief Detective 1958 , he plays expert in mergers and acquisitions Yoon Joo-no in The Art of Negotiation. We first see Joo-no seen seated in business class on a plane whisking him back to Korea at a crucial juncture after several years out of the picture.
