Taxi Driver (South Korean TV series) explained

Image Upright:1.15
Alt Name:Taxi Driver 2
Native Name:
Hangul:모범택시
Hanja:模範택시
Rr:Mobeomtaeksi
Mr:Mobŏmt'aekshi
Lk:Model Taxi
Developer:Studio S
Endtheme:Various
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:32 + 2 special
Executive Producer:Cho Sung-hoon
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:70 minutes
Network:SBS TV

Taxi Driver is a South Korean television series starring Lee Je-hoon, Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, Bae Yoo-ram with Esom in first season and Shin Jae-ha in second season. Based on the webtoon The Deluxe Taxi (Red Cage) by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin. The first season aired on SBS TV from April 9, to May 29, 2021, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).[1] [2] The second season aired on SBS TV from February 17, to April 15, 2023, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).[3] [4] On April 15, 2023 hours after the Season 2 finale, a third season has been confirmed.[5] It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, on Kocowa in the Americas, and on Netflix, Viki and Viu in selected regions.[6]

The series is inspired by actual real life heinous crimes committed in Korea.[7] The series received praise from viewers for its performances and storylines.[8] [9]

The first season finale achieved the fourth highest rating of any Friday-Saturday drama in SBS history.[10] The second season finale earned a higher rating than the season one finale. It also set a new record for the highest ratings achieved by any miniseries thus far in 2023.[11]

Series overview

Premise

Kim Do-gi is a KMA graduate who works as a taxi driver for a company which offers a "revenge-call" service to its clients who have been wronged and helps them to exact vengeance.

Cast

Main

A former 707th Special Mission Group captain who works for Rainbow Taxi Company after his mother was killed.

An elite prosecutor from the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office. She fights for justice and later becomes interested in Do-gi's work.

The CEO of Rainbow Taxi Company. He is also the Director of Blue Bird, a non-profit foundation created to help victims of crime. He is known to be ruthless to villains, and being very warm-hearted towards the victims of crime.

A skilled hacker who works for Rainbow Taxi Company after her elder sister commits suicide.

The lead mechanic of Rainbow Taxi Company. He was a development researcher for new automobiles in an automobile company.

The assistant mechanic of Rainbow Taxi Company. He was an aircraft maintenance mechanic in a well-known airline company.

A new driver of Rainbow Taxi Company. He is later revealed to be a part of the Geumsa Organization.

Supporting

The chairman of Nakwon C&C. Nicknamed "The Godmother", she is a very notorious and influential figure in the underground economy.

The deputy chief prosecutor of the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office.

A prosecutor from the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office, working in Ha-na's office. He assists Ha-na in her cases.

A prosecutor from the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office, working in Ha-na's office.

The secretary of Sung-mi.

A sexual offender who was released from prison early.

A police captain from Seoul Jongam Police Station.

A high-ranking police officer and an executive of Geumsa Organization who keeps an eye on Rainbow Taxi Company.

Others

Changsung Jeotgal Factory (Ep. 1–2)

Rainbow Taxi Company's first requester of the series. She is mentally handicapped and was unknowingly brought to work in the factory.

The general manager of the factory. He resorts to labour exploitation, illegal confinement and habitual abusing of the workers.

Ju-chan's younger brother-in-law.

The handler who was responsible for bringing Maria to work at the factory.

A police chief of a countryside police station. He is corrupt, as he is under the payroll of Ju-chan.

Sejung High School (Ep. 3–4)

Rainbow Taxi Company's second requester of the series. A sophomore student who has been bullied by Park Seung-tae and his friends frequently.

A schoolmate of Park Jung-min. He frequently bullies Jung-min.

A friend of Seung-tae. He helps Seung-tae in bullying Jung-min.

A friend of Seung-tae. He helps Seung-tae in bullying Jung-min.

U Data (Ep. 5–8)

A former U Data employee who was abused by Park Yang-jin. Do-gi personally accepts to seek revenge for him, which is different from the previous two cases.

The chairman of U Data. He is frequently abusive to his employees whenever something bad happens, and even has resorted to gaslighting them.

A head of department in U Data.

A department manager in U Data.

A former U Data employee.

Go-eun's elder sister who has passed away.

Jung-eun's boyfriend.

Voice Phishing Organisation (Ep. 9–10)

The boss of a voice phishing organisation, located within a Chinese food restaurant.

Nakwon C&C/Embassy of Bahamas (Ep. 11–14)

Seok-tae's twin brother, and the junior managing director of Nakwon C&C.

Dong-hee's girlfriend.

Dong-hee's father.

Finale (Ep. 15–16)

A serial killer who murdered Sung-chul's parents and Do-gi's mother.

A man who was wrongfully jailed 20 years behind bars for a murder case, which was actually committed by Chul-young.

The son of Chul-young and a prison guard.

Vietnam Kidnap Group (Ep. 1–2)

Rainbow Taxi Company's first requester of Season 2. He was searching for his missing son, Lee Dong-jae, for the past year.

A missing young man suspected to be a victim of crime.

The manager of Cheongeum International.

The boss of Cheongeum International's illegal gambling sites department.

The head of the Seoul Northeast Police Station's violent team and the chairman of Cheongeum International.

Yongsori Village (Ep. 3–4)

Rainbow Taxi Company's second requester of Season 2. She was the victim of a previous scam operation by Yoo Sang-gi.

A professional scammer who mainly targets on the elderly. He purchased spoilt devices, and resold them as usable devices in order to scam victims.

A gang member who works under Sang-gi.

A gang member who works under Sang-gi.

A phone seller who worked together with Sang-gi.

An elderly man staying in Yongsori Village who almost became a victim of Sang-gi's scam operation.

Feel Consulting (Ep. 5–6)

Rainbow Taxi Company's third requester of Season 2. She was a victim of child abuse.

Nicknamed Kang Pro, he is Feel Consulting's representative. He has Mysophobia.

Seo-yeon's adoptive younger sister.

Feel Consulting's lead manager.

Soonbaek Cult (Ep. 7–8)

Rainbow Taxi Company's fourth requester of Season 2. She was searching for her older sister, Lee Jin-seon, who has fallen into a cult.

A pastor and leader of the cult pseudo-churches that are committing crimes.

Jin-hee's sister who is a victim of a pseudo-church.

Jeil Chakhan Hospital (Ep. 9–10)

Rainbow Taxi Company's fifth requester of Season 2. He is on a one-man protest against Jeil Chakhan Hospital, which put her daughter in a coma due to a medical malpractice.

The chief director of Jeil Chakhan Hospital.

Jae-deok's daughter and an athlete. She is under comatose status due to a medical malpractice.

A manager of Meditopia's medical sales team. He acts as a proxy for Young-sook.

Young-sook's close friend.

Black Sun (Ep. 11–14)

Rainbow Taxi Company's sixth requester of Season 2. He formerly works as a reporter under Hanbaek Ilbo.

A police officer who died while investigating Black Sun with Yong-min.

An agent of Black Sun.

A police officer who works with Black Sun.

An idol and VIP member of Black Sun.

The head of the Black Sun's guards.

Black Sun's manager.

Black Sun's guards.

VIP member of Black Sun.

Finale (Geumsa Organization) (Ep. 15–16)

Also known as the Bishop, he is the head of Geumsa Organization. He has been planning his revenge against the Rainbow crew for years, particularly harbouring a disturbing decades-long obsession and jealousy towards Do-Gi for currently unknown reasons and his desire to kill and overthrow him.

A bank teller in charge of foreign exchange transactions and reported it to the prosecution. He was arrested on the false charge of attempted murder.

A prison warden chief of the Jangsa Prison, and a member of the Geumsa Organization.

Special appearances

Jin-woo's replacement as deputy chief prosecutor of the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office.

Sung-mi's younger sister.

A real-life suspect of the Hwaseong serial murders who was wrongfully convicted of and sentenced to life imprisonment for one of the murders

Production

Season 1

Development

On December 4, 2019, it was reported that SBS was considering adapting the webtoon The Deluxe Taxi by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin into a television series.[48] Korean streaming platform Wavve was also invested in the series, has also reported that it has previously invested in several other series such as Zombie Detective (2020), (2021), and Alice (2020).[49]

Casting

On November 20, 2020, Lee Je-hoon, Esom, Kim Eui-sung and Lee Na-eun were confirmed to star in the series.[50] On March 8, 2021, Lee Na-eun officially left the cast following bullying accusations made against her.[51] [52] Two days later, it was announced that Pyo Ye-jin would replace Lee Na-eun.[53]

Filming

As of March 8, 2021, about 60% of filming was complete, though scenes featuring Lee Na-eun were scheduled to be re-shot following her removal from the cast.[51] [52]

Season 2

On July 6, 2021, SBS announced the production of second season.[54] On March 8, 2022, it was reported that Esom will be withdrawing from Season 2 due to scheduling inconsistencies.[55]

On June 8, 2022, it was confirmed that Lee Je-hoon and Pyo Ye-jin will reprise their respective roles in Season 2, and a script reading will take place on June 12, 2022. Season 2 is expected to air in 2023.[56] A day later, Kim Eui-sung, Jang Hyuk-jin and Bae Yoo-ram also confirmed to reprise their roles.[57]

Season 2 marks the reunion of Shin Jae-ha and Pyo Ye-jin after working together in the drama VIP.

Filming

On July 15, 2022, it was confirmed by SBS that some of the staff had tested positive for COVID-19, causing filming in Vietnam to temporarily halt.[58]

Season 3

On April 16, 2023, SBS confirmed that a third season was in the works and was in talks with the cast to return.[59]

Release

The first teaser video and teaser poster were released on December 31, 2020.[60]

To promote the second season of the K-drama, Viu, which they brought Season 2 under the Viu Original banner, has invite Lee Je-hoon on his first ever fan-meeting in the Philippines on March 3, 2023,[61] in Jakarta, Indonesia on March 19, 2023[62] and in Singapore on March 25, 2023.[63] Lee also participated in FilMart in Hong Kong, where Viu unveiled Season 2 of the series became the most watched following the premiere.[64]

Original soundtrack

Season 1

Taxi Driver OST
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Various artists
Genre:Soundtrack
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7

Season 2

Taxi Driver 2 OST
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Various artists
Genre:Soundtrack
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6

Viewership

Average TV viewership ratings (season 1)
PartOriginal broadcast dateAverage audience share
Nielsen Korea[65] TNmS[66]
NationwideSeoulNationwide
11April 9, 20218.7% 9.4% 7.3%
210.7% 11.2% 8.7%
21April 10, 2021
213.5% 15.0% 11.4%
31April 16, 20219.8% 10.3% 10.0%
213.6% 14.5% 12.7%
41April 17, 202111.5% 11.8% 11.4%
215.6% 16.3% 14.6%
51April 23, 202112.3% 13.3% 11.2%
214.2% 15.6% 12.8%
61April 24, 20218.7% 9.2% 9.0%
2 16.8%
71April 30, 202112.9% 14.3% 11.3%
215.1% 16.3% 13.4%
81May 1, 20218.3% 9.0% 8.6%
215.2% 15.9% 14.4%
91May 7, 202112.0% 12.9% 12.1%
214.7% 16.0% 14.5%
101May 8, 202110.1% 11.2% 10 4%
215.4% 14.9%
111May 14, 202112.4% 13.9% 11.0%
214.6% 16.3% 12.1%
121May 15, 202110.7% 11.6% rowspan="2"
215.3% 16.1%
131May 21, 202112.2% 12.9% 12.4%
214.4% 15.6% 13.9%
141May 22, 202110.2% 10.7% 10.3%
215.5% 16.1% 14.6%
151May 28, 202113.2% 13.8% 12.6%
214.4% 15.2% 14.1%
161May 29, 202110.9% 11.9% 11.0%
215.3% 16.6% 14.6%
Average
  • The represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
Average TV viewership ratings (season 2)
Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
Nielsen Korea[67] TNmS[68]
NationwideSeoulNationwide
1February 17, 202312.1% 12.8%
2February 18, 2023
3February 24, 202313.2% 14.2% 10.5%
4February 25, 202311.3% 11.7% 10.7%
5March 3, 202314.7% 16.3%
6March 11, 202314.4% 15.5% 12.4%
7March 17, 202313.0% 13.7% 11.8%
8March 18, 202316.0% 17.0%
9March 24, 202313.4% 14.1% 11.6%
10March 25, 202317.7% 18.1% 11.8%
11March 31, 202314.5% 15.5% 11.4%
12April 1, 202318.3% 19.4% 13.8%
13April 7, 202316.1% 17.4% 13.0%
14April 8, 202318.3% 19.4%
15April 14, 202315.7% 16.0% 11.9%
16April 15, 2023
Average
Special
1February 16, 20233.6% 4.4% 3.2%
2April 21, 20235.2% 5.8% 5.2%
Highlight
1March 4, 20233.6% 3.6% 4.8%
  • The represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.

Awards and nominations

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YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
APAN Star Awards2022Top Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesLee Je-hoon[69]
Best Supporting ActressCha Ji-yeon
Korea PD Awards2022Best TV DramaTaxi Driver[70]
2021Grand Prize (Daesang)Lee Je-hoon[71]
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama[72]
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy DramaEsom[73]
Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy DramaKim Eui-sung[74]
Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy DramaCha Ji-yeon
Scene Stealer AwardShim So-young[75]
Best New ActorChoi Hyun-wook[76]
Best Supporting TeamTaxi Driver
2023Grand Prize (Daesang)Lee Je-hoon[77]
Excellence Award, Actor in a Seasonal DramaShin Jae-ha
Excellence Award, Actress in a Seasonal DramaPyo Ye-jin
Best Supporting Actor in a Seasonal DramaJang Hyuk-jin
Bae Yoo-ram
Netizen's Best SBS Drama of 2023Taxi Driver 2
Best Young ActressAhn Chae-heum[78]
Scene Stealer AwardGo Sang-ho[79]
Byun Jung-hee
Seoul International Drama Awards2021Outstanding Hallyu Drama AwardTaxi Driver[80]
Outstanding Korean ActorLee Je-hoon

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: Carmen Chin. June 9, 2022. 'Taxi Driver': SBS confirms the cast for Season 2. June 10, 2022. NME. June 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220610063131/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/taxi-driver-sbs-confirms-cast-season-2-k-drama-3243318. live.
  4. Web site: Ha Su-jeong. January 1, 2023. 이제훈→김의성 '모범택시2' 베일 벗었다, 더 커진 스케일로 컴백. Lee Je-hoon→Kim Eui-seong 'Exemplary Taxi 2' veil removed, comeback with a bigger scale. January 1, 2023. OSEN. ko. Naver. December 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221231232639/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004766634. live.
  5. Web site: Hwang Hye-jin . April 16, 2023 . '모범택시' 측 "시즌3 제작 확정, 배우들과 논의 시작하는 단계"[공식] ]. ‘Exemplary Taxi’ side “Confirmed production of season 3, starting discussion with actors” [Official] . April 16, 2023 . Newsen . ko . Naver . April 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230416064722/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000713462 . live .
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  10. News: '모범택시' 이제훈은 달랐다…SBS 금토드라마 역대 4위 '최고 18%' [종합]]. Choi Hee-jae. 'Exemplary taxi' Lee Je-hoon was different... SBS Fri and Saturday Drama All-Time 4th'Highest 18%' [Total]. Xports News. Naver. May 30, 2021. May 30, 2021. ko. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601140638/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001304421. live.
  11. Web site: 2023-04-16 . 'Taxi Driver 2' finale surpasses viewership record of season 1 . 2023-04-16 . en-US . April 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230416020107/https://rypler.com/taxi-driver-2-finale-surpasses-viewership-record-season-1/ . live .
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  13. Web site: Lee Ho-yeon. November 18, 2020. ko:김의성 측 "'모범택시' 출연 확정"…이제훈·이솜·이나은 만날까 [공식]. Kim Eui-seong side "'Model Taxi' appearance confirmed"... Shall we meet Lee Je-hoon, Esom and Lee Na-eun [Official]. https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2020111811410001992. Hankook Ilbo. March 25, 2023. ko. March 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230324164354/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2020111811410001992. live.
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  25. Web site: 모범택시2' 이항나, 나일론 환자 이제훈에 분노...루테인 처방. Kim Han-na. Exemplary Taxi 2' Lee Hang-na, angry at Lee Je-hoon, a nylon patient...Lutein prescription. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. March 25, 2023. March 30, 2023. ko. March 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230330153125/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000875790. live.
  26. Web site: 승승장구 '모범택시2', 시즌1까지 넘었다…최고 20.9%[TV핫샷]]. Kim Hyun-rok. The win-win situation of 'Exemplary Taxi 2', even surpassed Season 1... Top 20.9% [TV Hotshot]. SPOTV News. Naver. March 26, 2023. March 30, 2023. ko. March 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230330161621/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000418446. live.
  27. Web site: 백수장 '모범택시2' 합류, 이제훈과 사건 파헤치는 기자[공식]]. Park Ah-reum. Joining 'Exemplary Taxi 2', a reporter who digs into the case with Lee Je-hoon [Official]. Newsen. Naver. March 21, 2023. March 21, 2023. ko. March 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230321011108/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000703204. live.
  28. Web site: 모범택시2' 블랙썬 가해자들에 분노 "죄책감없이 잘 살고 있겠지. Oh Soo-jung. Exemplary Taxi 2' Anger at Black Sun perpetrators "I'll be living well without guilt. Xports News. Naver. April 8, 2023. April 10, 2023. ko. April 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230410120838/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001578930. live.
  29. Web site: 김채은, '모범택시2' 출연…이재훈X김의성X표예진과 호흡. Choi Yoon-na. Kim Chae-eun, to appear on 'Taxi Driver 2'... working together with Lee Je-hoon X Kim Eui-sung X Pyo Ye-jin. Sports DongA. Naver. March 29, 2023. March 29, 2023. ko. March 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230329002559/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0001041506. live.
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  39. News: Seo Ji-hyun. 모범택시' 측 "박근형·류현경·박진희 카메오 출연" 박준우PD 인연(공식). Newsen. May 18, 2021. May 18, 2021. ko. May 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210518071605/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000442457. live.
  40. News: '모범택시' 박진희X류현경, '마지막 카메오' 출격…카리스마 폭발 스틸컷 공개. Kim Na-kyung. ko. May 26, 2021. May 26, 2021. Korea Economy. Naver. May 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526023649/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=015&aid=0004551892. live.
  41. Web site: '모범택시2'에 '천원짜리 변호사'가 왜 나와? 이제훈, 남궁민 만날까 [Oh!쎈 예고]]. Yeon Hwi-seon. Why is the '1,000 won lawyer' appearing in 'Exemplary Taxi 2'? Shall we meet Lee Je-hoon and Namgoong-min [Oh! Strong Notice]. OSEN. Naver. March 18, 2023. March 18, 2023. ko. March 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230318161200/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004810466. live.
  42. Web site: '모범택시2' 이제훈, 집도의 대리 수술 위기...천 변 남궁민 등장[종합]]. Kim Han-na. Exemplary Taxi 2' Lee Je-hoon, acting manager's surgery crisis... Appearance of Cheonbyeon Namgoong-min [Comprehensive]. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. March 25, 2023. March 30, 2023. ko. March 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230330155344/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000875720. live.
  43. Web site: 모범택시' 이제훈, 나이롱 환자 변신-조정식 아나-이항나 병원 수익금 전액 기부 공개 '사이다 복수' [종합]]. Bae Soo-jung. Exemplary Taxi’ Lee Je-hoon transforms into a Nairong patient - Jo Jeong-sik Ana - Lee Hang-na Hospital Proceeds donated in full ‘Cider Revenge’ [Comprehensive]. TopStar News. March 30, 2023. March 25, 2023. ko. March 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230330154334/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15313545. live.
  44. Web site: 남궁민→김소연 '모범택시2' 탑승 "방송으로 확인해달라. Park Ah-reum. Namgoong-min→Kim So-yeon boarded ‘Exemplary Taxi 2’ “Please check the broadcast. Newsen. Naver. March 21, 2023. March 21, 2023. ko. March 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230321144235/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000703432. live.
  45. Web site: 마의 20% 넘었다..'모범택시2' 자체 최고 시청률로 종영, 시즌3 나올까?. Kim Chae-yeon. It exceeded 20% of Ma.. 'Exemplary Taxi 2' ended with its own highest ratings, will Season 3 come out?. OSEN. Naver. April 16, 2023. April 16, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416064722/https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0004830714. live.
  46. Web site: 문채원, 또 군복 입었다..'모범택시2' 최종화 육군중위로 특별출연[공식]]. Kang Seo-jeong. Moon Chae-won, wearing a military uniform again.. Special appearance as a lieutenant in the final episode of 'Model Taxi 2' [Official]. OSEN. Naver. April 12, 2023. April 12, 2023. ko. April 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230412003425/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004827508. live.
  47. Web site: '모범택시2', 오상호 작가 특별출연 비하인드…"애드리브 너무 많아 잘렸다". Jang Jin-ri. 'Exemplary Taxi 2', writer Oh Sang-ho's special appearance behind the scenes... "There were too many ad-libs, so they were cut". SpoTV News. Naver. April 17, 2023. April 17, 2023. ko. April 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230417091624/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000423226. live.
  48. Web site: December 4, 2019. Webtoon "Taxi Driver" to Get Drama Adaptation on SBS. January 1, 2021. HanCinema. March 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210315212302/https://www.hancinema.net/webtoon-taxi-driver-to-get-drama-adaptation-on-sbs-136400.html. live.
  49. Web site: "오리지널 콘텐츠 맛집" 웨이브, 콘텐츠에 1조원 투자한다 . 2021-04-09. SKT Insight. ko. April 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210409204029/https://www.sktinsight.com/129929. live.
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  51. Web site: March 8, 2021. Lee Naeun Quits "Taxi Driver" Over Bullying Controversy. March 8, 2021. HanCinema. March 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210315212645/https://www.hancinema.net/lee-naeun-quits-taxi-driver-over-bullying-controversy-149610.html. live.
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  53. Web site: March 10, 2021. 표예진, '하차' 이나은 대신 '모범택시' 합류 (공식) . March 10, 2021. ko. YTN. May 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210525021100/https://star.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_202103100916321030. live.
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  64. Web site: Frater. Patrick. 'We 12' Mirror Boy Band Movie Among Projects as Viu and Makerville Expand Production, Live Events Activities. Variety. March 15, 2023. March 18, 2023. “Taxi Driver 2” star Lee Je Hoon was also on hand in Hong Kong at the PCCW event. The show has been the most watched in terms of hours consumed compared to all titles available at that time simultaneously in both Southeast Asia and the Middle East and Africa on Viu, in the first ten days of its availability.. March 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230317185212/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/we-12-mirror-boy-band-movie-viu-makerville-1235554842/. live.
  65. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 9, 2021. June 1, 2021. April 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210410020819/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210409. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 10, 2021. June 1, 2021. April 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210411085210/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210410. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 16, 2021. June 1, 2021. April 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210417013835/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210416. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 17, 2021. June 1, 2021. April 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210420045547/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210417. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 23, 2021. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601140640/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210423. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 24, 2021. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601140644/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210424. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 30, 2021. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601140645/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210430. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601140641/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210501. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 7, 2021. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601140613/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210507. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 8, 2021. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601140651/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210508. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 14, 2021. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601140651/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210514. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 15, 2021. June 1, 2021. May 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210516043053/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210515. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 21, 2021. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601140647/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210521. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 22, 2021. June 1, 2021. May 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210523151354/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210522. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 28, 2021. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601140648/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210528. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 29, 2021. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601140649/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20210529. live.
  66. TNmS ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Break News. April 10, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185256/https://www.breaknews.com/798698. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Break News. April 11, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185249/https://www.breaknews.com/798774. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Break News. April 17, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185249/https://www.breaknews.com/800269. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Break News. April 18, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416192306/https://www.breaknews.com/800316. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Break News. April 24, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185252/https://www.breaknews.com/801863. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Break News. April 25, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185253/http://www.breaknews.com/801896. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Break News. May 1, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185301/http://www.breaknews.com/803445. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Break News. May 2, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185303/http://www.breaknews.com/803487. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Break News. May 8, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185259/http://www.breaknews.com/804846. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Break News. May 9, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185259/http://www.breaknews.com/804882. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Break News. May 15, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185248/http://www.breaknews.com/806670. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Break News. May 22, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185256/http://www.breaknews.com/808247. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Break News. May 23, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416192309/http://www.breaknews.com/808338. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Break News. May 29, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185249/http://www.breaknews.com/809943. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Break News. May 30, 2021. April 17, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416185251/http://www.breaknews.com/810009. live.
  67. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Special 1. Nielsen Korea. February 16, 2023. February 18, 2023. ko. February 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230218050202/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230216. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. February 17, 2023. February 18, 2023. ko. February 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230218050209/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230217. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. February 18, 2023. February 19, 2023. ko. February 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230218222945/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230218. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. February 24, 2023. February 25, 2023. ko. February 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230225021420/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230224. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. February 25, 2023. February 26, 2023. ko. February 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230225231654/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230225. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. March 3, 2023. March 4, 2023. ko. March 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230303234458/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230303. live.
    • Web site: Highlight Special. Nielsen Korea. March 4, 2023. March 5, 2023. ko. March 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230304224811/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230304. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. March 11, 2023. March 12, 2023. ko. March 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230311222632/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230311. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. March 17, 2023. March 18, 2023. ko. March 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230318022633/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230317. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. March 18, 2023. March 19, 2023. ko. March 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230318225709/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230318. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. March 24, 2023. March 25, 2023. ko. March 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325044405/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230324. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. March 25, 2023. March 26, 2023. ko. August 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811130920/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230325. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. March 31, 2023. April 1, 2023. ko. March 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230331230035/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230331. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. April 1, 2023. April 2, 2023. ko. April 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230401233154/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230401. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. April 7, 2023. April 8, 2023. ko. April 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230408004227/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230407. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. April 8, 2023. April 15, 2023. ko. April 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230409010630/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230408. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. April 14, 2023. April 16, 2023. ko. April 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230415004610/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230414. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. April 15, 2023. April 16, 2023. ko. April 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416003851/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230415. live.
    • Web site: Special 2. Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. April 28, 2023. ko. April 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230422010827/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230421. live.
  68. TNmS ratings:
    • Web site: Special 1. Break News. February 16, 2023. February 18, 2023. ko. February 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230217011704/https://www.breaknews.com/949068. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Break News. February 18, 2023. February 18, 2023. ko. February 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230218065013/https://www.breaknews.com/949254. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Break News. February 25, 2023. February 25, 2023. ko. February 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230225080826/https://www.breaknews.com/950497. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Break News. February 26, 2023. February 26, 2023. ko. February 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230226074635/https://www.breaknews.com/950528. live.
    • Web site: Highlight Special. Break News. March 5, 2023. March 5, 2023. ko. March 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230305043859/https://www.breaknews.com/951670. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Break News. March 12, 2023. March 12, 2023. ko. March 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230312035156/https://www.breaknews.com/952981. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Break News. March 18, 2023. March 18, 2023. ko. March 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230318081631/https://www.breaknews.com/954281. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Break News. March 25, 2023. March 25, 2023. ko. March 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325044356/https://www.breaknews.com/955597. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Break News. March 26, 2023. March 26, 2023. ko. March 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230326041916/https://breaknews.com/955636. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Break News. April 1, 2023. April 1, 2023. ko. April 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230401125740/https://www.breaknews.com/956956. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Break News. April 2, 2023. April 2, 2023. ko. April 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230402030000/https://www.breaknews.com/956987. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Break News. April 8, 2023. April 8, 2023. ko. April 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230408053053/https://www.breaknews.com/958291. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Break News. April 9, 2023. April 9, 2023. ko. April 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230409085553/https://www.breaknews.com/958312. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Break News. April 15, 2023. April 15, 2023. ko. April 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230415085702/https://www.breaknews.com/959619. live.
    • Web site: Special 2. Break News. April 22, 2023. April 28, 2023. ko. April 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230426111015/http://www.breaknews.com/961089. live.
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