Ahead of the Premiere of Taxi Driver 3, the Director Reveals Major Differences This Season!

The popular crime action drama Taxi Driver is finally ready to return with its long-awaited third season. Ahead of its premiere, director Kang Bo Seung shared his insights on what makes Taxi Driver 3 different from the previous two seasons. He also revealed the secret behind the cast's camaraderie and how the production team strives to present a new world in each episode.

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1. Changes and a New Atmosphere in the Third Season

In his interview, Kang Bo Seung explained that Taxi Driver 3 will continue to retain the beloved main characters like Kim Do Gi and the Rainbow Taxi team. However, he emphasized that this latest season will bring significant changes, especially regarding the types of crimes and the atmosphere of each case. According to the director, the production team deliberately expanded the variety of conflicts and enemy characters to make the story feel fresher and not trapped in the old formula.

"The main characters remain the same, but the variables have changed," he said. "We decided to scale up the enemies faced and create a different world for each case. Each episode will have its own visual style, tone, and type of crime."

Kang also revealed that the production team is focused on creating a truly vibrant world behind each case, from location design, villain characters, to the aesthetic colors that represent the story's theme. In this way, each case will feel like a mini film with its own colors and style, providing a richer experience for the audience.

2. Emotional Approach and Deeper Character Motivation

Photo of the cast in Taxi Driver 3, instagram.com/sbsdrama.official

Not only focusing on actions and criminal cases, Taxi Driver 3 also seeks to explore the emotional side of its characters. Director Kang Bo Seung emphasizes the importance of explaining the motivations behind why the members of Rainbow Taxi do what they do. They are not police officers, but ordinary people who choose to take justice into their own hands.

"I think a lot about the reasons behind their actions," Kang explains. "They are not detectives assigned to catch criminals. They are just employees of a taxi company. So what drives them to pursue and punish criminals?" That is what we want to delve deeper into this season."

He also adds that in Taxi Driver 3, the term "victim" is replaced with "survivor". This is intended to present a stronger and more humane perspective. The clients who seek help from Rainbow Taxi are not just depicted as weak individuals, but as survivors fighting for justice after experiencing deep wounds.

3. An Even Stronger Teamwork Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes of Taxi Driver 3, instagram.com/sbsdrama.official

In addition to a deeper story, Kang Bo Seung also praised the unity of the cast and production staff, which he believes has become more extraordinary in this third season. He mentioned that the main actors, including Lee Je Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin, Jang Hyuk Jin, and Bae Yoo Ram, have been working together since the first season, allowing their chemistry to develop naturally.

"Thanks to their solid cooperation, the shooting process has gone very smoothly," said Kang. "They move quickly, understand each other, and we were even able to shorten production time due to excellent coordination."

Kang also added that the atmosphere on set feels like a big family. The cast supports each other, and this is clearly reflected in the final results on screen. He believes that the strong chemistry among the cast is the main reason why viewers feel connected to the Rainbow Taxi team.

4. A More Mature Visual Approach and Cinematic Style

Not only from the storytelling aspect, Taxi Driver 3 also offers a significant enhancement in the visual side. Director Kang explains that each case now has a "key color" or visual tone that becomes its hallmark. Each episode will use a specific color that represents the emotions, themes, and atmosphere of the case. This approach is expected to allow viewers to immediately recognize the unique ambiance of each story presented.

In addition, the storytelling style is also more varied. Kang mentions that this season does not solely rely on the action genre, but will also explore various styles, ranging from psychological thrillers to emotional dramas. He wants viewers to feel that each episode brings a new cinematic experience.

6. Broadcast Schedule

Taxi Driver 3 is scheduled to premiere on November 21 at 10:00 PM KST and will also be available on the Viki streaming platform. This third season promises to be the most intense journey of the Taxi Driver series so far. For fans who have been following Kim Do Gi's story from the beginning, this will be an opportunity to witness how the Rainbow Taxi team continues to uphold justice in their own way.

(kpl/saf)