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Taxi Driver Season 2 made headlines with its release. The K-drama has been one of the most anticipated shows of 2023. Considering the huge success of its first season, it was expected that the second season will also be a hit. And it has definitely lived up to the hype, making us fall in love with the series all over again.
Season 2 has maintained a streak of double-digit domestic ratings from episode 1 and was also ranked among the most popular K-dramas on Asia's largest OTT platform Viu. Moreover, it has also brought a swarm of new subscribers to Wavve.
So, if you haven't checked out the series already, here are some of the amazing things you are missing out on.
1. The Rainbow Taxi Squad
The entire premise of the Taxi Driver series revolves around people's sufferings at the hands of despicable criminals and how the Rainbow Taxi squad avenges them. The passengers of the deluxe taxi are victims of heinous crimes on whom the law closed its doors. And if you are wondering why the Rainbow Taxi members are so keen on avenging the victims, check out season 1 which tells the back story of each character and the reason that fuels their aim.
But despite the painful stories, the heartbreaking moments, and the fierce fights, the K-drama deftly balances the intense plot with equally entertaining moments that give comic relief and invoke laughter, all thanks to the Rainbow Taxi squad.
The unmissable moments which always manage to bring on our faces are when Choi Kyung Goo (Jang Hyuk Jin) and Park Jin Eon (Bae Yoo Ram) are on screen. No doubt, the actors do a splendid job to bring a smile to our faces leaving us with lingering memories.
2. The Distinctive Revenge Strategies
The revenge strategies of the Rainbow Taxi squad are not quite straightforward. Every case involves complex planning and strategies. And putting the plans into action is the ace hacker Ahn Go Eun (Pyo Ye Jin), the genius mechanics Choi Kyung Goo (Jang Hyuk Jin) and Park Jin Eon (Bae Yoo Ram), the caring leader Jang Sung Chul (Kim Eui Sung), and the taxi driver cum fighter Kim Do Gi (Lee Je Hoon).
They are not the average vigilantes who only beat up the bad guys. Instead, they work to uproot the evil from the core and leave the criminals equally devastated and traumatised as the victims. The Rainbow Taxi squad carries out its missions in the most unique and artistic way with a great synergy that makes the K-drama a fun watch.
Moreover, seeing the culprits, who don't even bat an eye before they inflict deep pain on innocent people, in emotional and physical agony after being taken down by the squad gives poetic justice and satisfies us to nod in agreement that the punishment was well served.
3. High-Octane Action Scenes
Through Taxi Driver, Lee Je Hoon marked his name among the most iconic action heroes of Korean cinema. From jaw-dropping stunts to high-spinning kicks and power-packed punches, Kim Do Ki is a force to be reckoned with. And we all know where he gets that from. The deluxe taxi driver is a former UDT (Underwater Demolition Team) soldier who uses his skills to fight for the weak.
But Kim Do Ki does more than punching and kicking. He is also seen flaunting his excellent driving skills and making explosions in the K-drama.
4. Lee Jae Hoon's Sub Characters
One of the best things about Taxi Driver Season 2 and Season 1, which the K-drama absolutely cannot do without, is the sub-characters of Le Je Hoon. From a high school teacher to a local mechanic to Wang Tao Zhi, Lee Je Hoon flaunts his versatile acting chops by adapting himself to different characters for every new mission. The disguises are the means to infiltrate the den of the criminals and beat them at their own game.
Not only the taxi driver, but the Rainbow Taxi Squad also takes the roles of different sub-characters in the drama. Pyo Je Hin and Kim Do Ki pretending to be a couple and Park Jin Eon (Bae Yoo Ram) often being requested by Kim Do Ki to go undercover are some of the most hilarious and memorable scenes.
The different roles the characters take in the show not only give an interesting twist but also increase our anticipation for the upcoming episodes.
5. The Stylish Deluxe Taxi and its Dashing Driver
Not only are the plot and the characters chic but all other elements of the K-drama are eye-catching too. The stylish black deluxe taxi and its dashing driver, who give special service to its special passengers, are a beacon of hope for the weak and wronged.
This gives a unique angle to the K-drama as the taxi and its driver take us on an adventurous ride.
6. Awareness About Crimes
One of the most interesting facts about the K-drama Taxi Driver is that most of the crime stories are actually based on true events. The drama does a dual job of entertaining the viewers and educating them about the crimes happening in society.
Cases from season 1 of the drama like the incident of Kang Maria, who was exploited because of her intellectual disability; the sex offender case of Cho Do Chul, who was released after serving his sentence in jail; and the U Data case where the CEO abused his company employees and used the company's platform to spread malicious content, are all inspired from actual crimes.
The drama tells so many different stories which lay the base for the dynamic plot.
