SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Model Taxi 3' star Lee Je-hoon has transformed into the elegant Italian gentleman 'Lorenzo Dogi', hinting at an overwhelming presence. 'Model Taxi 3' (written by Oh Sang-ho / directed by Kang Bo-seung) is a private revenge agency drama where the taxi company Rainbow Transportation and taxi driver Kim Do-gi take revenge on behalf of wronged victims. It has set its own record for the highest viewership ratings in its third week of airing and has ranked first in TV popularity, showcasing an unstoppable box office run.
Amid this intense interest, the 'Model Taxi 3' team has captured attention by revealing the new alter ego of taxi hero Kim Do-gi (played by Lee Je-hoon) as 'Lorenzo Dogi' ahead of the broadcast of episode 7 on the 12th.
'Lorenzo Dogi' is a sports agent who discovers promising volleyball players in Korea and helps them advance to the international stage, characterized as the 'Midas of Volleyball' who has produced numerous global sports stars. Writer Oh Sang-ho expressed his anticipation before the first broadcast, stating, "Personally, it's one of the alter egos I'm most curious about how it will be portrayed," and expectations for the unveiled 'Lorenzo Dogi' have reached their peak.
In the released stills, Kim Do-gi showcases a perfect 'Italian gentleman' visual with stylish pomade hair, a luxurious three-piece suit, and fashionable scarf styling. The elegance explodes as he takes the wheel of a classic car, unlike the usual Model Taxi. Additionally, he observes the players' movements with a serious gaze inside the volleyball arena, and his demeanor while holding a speed gun exudes sophistication, leaving viewers in awe.
In the upcoming episode 7 of 'Model Taxi 3', Kim Do-gi and the 'Rainbow Heroes' uncover that the 'murder case without a body of Park Min-ho (played by Lee Do-han) from the Jin-gwang University volleyball team that occurred 15 years ago is linked to match-fixing. They plan to use the ongoing match-fixing to find Park Min-ho for revenge. Attention is focused on how the sports agent 'Lorenzo Dogi' will perform and how he will punish the malicious villains who have trapped victims in suffering for 15 years.
The production team of 'Model Taxi 3' hinted, "In the upcoming broadcast, Lee Je-hoon's unique appearance as 'Lorenzo Dogi' will be revealed. After showcasing his English and Japanese skills in previous episodes, he is set to handle Italian this time as well." They added, "This episode is packed with everything from Lee Je-hoon's multi-alter ego acting to his all-out action performance to elevate the thrill. Episodes 7 and 8 will be refreshing to watch," raising expectations.
Episode 7 of 'Model Taxi 3' will air on the 12th, tonight at 9:50 PM.
