In SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Taxi Driver 3', actress Jang Nara finally makes her appearance as the fourth villain. The drama, known as a 'villain hot spot', has heightened viewers' expectations by releasing a special poster that hints at Jang Nara's shocking transformation into a villain.
On the 15th, the production team of 'Taxi Driver 3' (written by Oh Sang-ho / directed by Kang Bo-seung) unveiled a special poster featuring Jang Nara, who will make a special appearance as the fourth villain 'Kang Juri', following Kasamatsu Sho, Yoon Si-yoon, and Eom Moon-seok.
Last week, Eom Moon-seok, who appeared as the third villain, delivered a chilling performance as the heartless criminal 'Cheon Kwang-jin', committing various heinous acts such as illegal gambling, match-fixing, and murder. As a result, 'Taxi Driver 3' episode 8 recorded a peak viewership rating of 15.6% and a nationwide rating of 12.3%, ranking first among all mini-series aired during the same time slot and throughout the week, and also achieved the highest rating of 5.19% among all programs on the channel for the 2049 demographic.
Amidst this explosive buzz, the unveiled villain Kang Juri, portrayed by Jang Nara, is the representative of an entertainment agency that originated from a girl group. She is a character who hides a twisted inner self and greed behind her success as a businesswoman, drawing significant attention as this marks Jang Nara's first challenge as a villain in her filmography.
In the released poster, Jang Nara showcases a luxurious and sophisticated styling, yet overwhelms with a chilling aura never seen before. Her gaze, staring somewhere, exudes a coldness, and the subtly raised corners of her mouth hint at cunning, creating a 'witch-like' atmosphere. This has amplified curiosity about how Jang Nara, who is taking on a villain role for the first time since her debut, will create a powerful synergy with taxi hero Kim Do-gi (played by Lee Je-hoon).
The production team of 'Taxi Driver 3' hinted, "The upcoming episodes 9 and 10 will focus on exploitation, power abuse, and corruption hidden behind the glamorous success of K-POP." They also expressed, "We are reassured by the presence of the trustworthy actress Jang Nara, who brings strength to the project. Jang Nara's transformation into a strong villain, overturning her existing kind and upright image, will be a unique point of interest for viewers."
'Taxi Driver 3' is a private revenge drama where the taxi company Rainbow Transportation and taxi driver Kim Do-gi take revenge on behalf of unjust victims, and episode 9 is set to air on the 19th at 9:50 PM.
