Taxi Driver 3 Reveals Its Origin in Tense Crime Thriller

The latest episode of the hit SBS revenge drama, “Taxi Driver 3”, which aired on December 5, 2025, plunged viewers into the very first case that inspired the Rainbow Taxi service. This powerful installment explored a 15-year-old crime thriller, revealing the deep-seated motivations of its leader, Jang Sungchul (played by Kim EuiSung), and setting the stage for a deeply personal mission for Kim Do Gi (Lee JeHoon) and the team.

The Unresolved Case: The ‘Park Minho Murder’

The episode masterfully wove together past and present narratives, taking audiences back 15 years to the tragic “Park Minho no-body murder case.” The victim was Park Minho (Lee DoHan), a promising volleyball player at Jingwang University. He was murdered by his own teammate, Lim Donghyun (Moon Sooyoung). Due to the horrific fact that the body was never found, the perpetrator, Lim Donghyun, received a shockingly lenient sentence of only five months in prison. This gross miscarriage of justice became a pivotal moment that would change lives forever. The show’s ability to tackle such dark themes has been a driver of its high viewership, impacting overall K-drama ratings for the season.

Jang Sungchul’s First Investigation

Long before the formation of the Rainbow Taxi team, a grieving Jang Sungchul and the victim’s father, Park Dongsu (Kim KiCheon), took matters into their own hands. They conducted their own investigation, uncovering evidence that pointed to the existence of an accomplice in the murder. This experience of a failed justice system was the direct catalyst for Jang Sungchul’s decision to create the “Model Taxi” revenge service. The episode revealed that their very first planned mission was to confront Lim Donghyun upon his release, but the plan fell apart when Park Dongsu mysteriously disappeared, leaving the case unresolved.

Connecting the Past to the Present in ‘Taxi Driver 3’

Bringing the story to the present day, the crime thriller intensifies as Jang Sungchul makes a heartbreaking discovery. He finds Park Dongsu in a nursing home, suffering from Alzheimer’s disease as a result of a past hit-and-run accident. This reunion ignites a new resolve within the team. Led by the unwavering Kim Do Gi, the Rainbow Taxi members decide to officially reopen their very first, unfinished case. This narrative turn transforms the ongoing season, adding a layer of personal stakes and historical weight to their quest for vengeance.

A Renewed Mission for Justice

For the Rainbow Taxi team, this is more than just another client request; it’s about fulfilling the foundational promise of their entire organization. The mission to bring Lim Donghyun and his accomplice to justice is now intertwined with honoring Jang Sungchul’s original promise and seeking closure for Park Dongsu. As this compelling revenge drama unfolds, viewers are left anticipating how Kim Do Gi will orchestrate a plan to punish those who have evaded the law for over a decade. The episode solidified “Taxi Driver 3” as a premier crime thriller, promising more high-stakes action and emotional depth in the weeks to come.

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