🚖“528’3’ Operation Begins” — Taxi Driver Season 3 Returns This November on SBS!

“In a society where justice has disappeared, a phone call is all it takes.”With that chilling line, SBS’s hit revenge drama Taxi Driver is back for its third explosive season — and this time, the Rainbow Transport team is gearing up for their most dangerous mission yet.

The highly anticipated Season 3, titled “528’3’ Operation Begins,” premieres November 21, 2025, airing every Friday and Saturday at 10 PM (KST) on SBS, and streaming globally on Netflix, Viki, and Viu.

🚕 The Return of Justice on Wheels

For those new to the ride — Taxi Driver (모범택시) is a Korean action-thriller series based on the acclaimed webtoon The Deluxe Taxi (Red Cage) by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin.

The story centers around a secret taxi service called Rainbow Transport, which doesn’t just drive passengers — it delivers revenge for those failed by the law.

Behind the wheel is Kim Do-gi (Lee Je-hoon), an ex-special forces officer haunted by his past, who now dedicates his life to avenging victims of corruption, exploitation, and injustice.

As the tagline says, “In a world where justice has vanished, vengeance takes the wheel.”

🛠️ What Happened So Far: Seasons 1 & 2 Recap

Before jumping into the new season, let’s take a quick ride through the story so far.

• Season 1 (2021) introduced us to Kim Do-gi’s revenge-for-hire missions — from saving kidnapped victims to taking down traffickers, scammers, and abusers. The series struck a nerve with its “based on true crimes” format, reflecting real cases that shocked South Korea.

  “They took everything from me. Now I’ll take back what’s mine — mile by mile.”

  The finale reached record ratings, becoming one of SBS’s highest-rated Friday-Saturday dramas ever.

• Season 2 (2023) raised the stakes even higher. Do-gi faced darker enemies — including corrupt officials and criminal masterminds — while questioning whether revenge could ever lead to redemption. The finale broke Season 1’s record, making Taxi Driver the most-watched SBS miniseries of 2023.

⚔️ Season 3: “528’3’ Operation Begins”

Now, Taxi Driver 3 returns with the ominous subtitle “528’3’ Operation Begins.”The number might be a code, a mission ID, or even a hint toward a personal vendetta that hits closer to home for Kim Do-gi.

In Season 3, the Rainbow Transport team faces a powerful new syndicate hiding behind respectability — businessmen, politicians, and elites who manipulate justice for profit.

The team’s operations expand beyond Seoul, with new global cases that push Do-gi and his allies into uncharted territory. Expect high-octane chases, intense emotional arcs, and a deeper look at the moral cost of revenge.

🎭 The Cast: Old Faces and New Threats

Lee Je-hoon as Kim Do-gi

The soul of Taxi Driver, Lee Je-hoon, returns as the vengeful yet compassionate driver. With his unmatched charisma and raw emotion, Do-gi remains the embodiment of poetic justice — calm behind the wheel, ruthless in battle.

Pyo Ye-jin as Ahn Go-eun

The team’s cyber-genius hacker returns, balancing brain and heart as she uncovers the truth behind every operation.

Kim Eui-sung, Jang Hyuk-jin, and Bae Yoo-ram

Reprising their roles as the mechanics and tech masterminds of Rainbow Transport, this trio continues to provide both strategy and comic relief — proving that teamwork fuels vengeance as much as rage.

New Faces

Season 3 introduces new antagonists — powerful figures tied to the mysterious “528’3’” case. Their arrival promises a game of deception where even Rainbow Transport might not see every turn coming.

💥 A Story Inspired by Real Crimes

What makes Taxi Driver different from typical revenge thrillers is its grounded inspiration in real-world events.

Each case reflects stories ripped from Korean headlines — from school violence and labor abuse to digital crime and systemic corruption.

Through its revenge narrative, the show becomes a mirror of societal failures, asking one hard question:

🎬 Behind the Wheel: Creative Team

• Creator: Park Joon-woo

• Based on the Webtoon: The Deluxe Taxi (Red Cage) by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin

• Director: Park Dae-woo

• Network: SBS

• Streaming: Netflix • Viki • Viu • Wavve

Each season elevates the production scale — from night-lit Seoul chases to cinematic fight sequences that rival feature films. Expect Season 3 to deliver even more grit, emotion, and shocking twists.

📅 Airing & Streaming Details

• Title: Taxi Driver Season 3 – “528’3’ Operation Begins”

• Episodes: 16

• Air Dates: November 21, 2025 – January 10, 2026

• Airs On: SBS (Friday & Saturday, 10:00 PM KST)

• Streaming Platforms: Netflix • Viki • Viu • Wavve (region dependent)

• Language: Korean (Subtitled in multiple languages)

💭 Why Fans Can’t Wait

Taxi Driver isn’t just entertainment — it’s catharsi s.Every episode gives voice to victims who were ignored, silenced, or betrayed by the system. With Season 3, the revenge grows larger, the stakes higher, and the questions more personal.

As Kim Do-gi says:

This season, justice is once again taking the long road — and vengeance never looked this stylish.

🚖 Final Thoughts

Taxi Driver 3: “528’3’ Operation Begins” revs up to be the boldest chapter yet, mixing social commentary with high-octane drama. With Lee Je-hoon’s powerhouse performance and the Rainbow Transport crew back in full force, this K-drama is all set to dominate screens — and hearts — this November.

So buckle up — because when justice calls, Rainbow Transport always answers.

🔥 Watch “Taxi Driver Season 3 – 528’3’ Operation Begins” premiering November 21, 2025, on SBS and streaming worldwide on Netflix. In a world without justice… vengeance takes the wheel.