SBS’s hit drama Taxi Driver 3 is proving unstoppable in the ratings race, continuing its streak of double‑digit success and cementing its place as one of the most talked‑about K‑dramas of the season.
On December 12, the series achieved a new milestone by recording its highest Friday viewership ratings to date. Fridays have traditionally been a tougher night for the show compared to Saturdays, but this latest episode defied the trend. According to Nielsen Korea, Taxi Driver 3 scored an impressive average nationwide rating of 10.3 percent. This achievement not only made it the most‑watched program in its time slot across all channels, but also crowned it the top‑performing miniseries of the entire week.
The drama’s appeal is particularly strong among younger audiences. In the coveted 20 to 49 age demographic, Taxi Driver 3 emerged as the most‑watched show of any kind airing on Friday, securing an average rating of 2.8 percent. This highlights the series’ ability to resonate with both mainstream viewers and the key advertising demographic, a rare feat in today’s competitive drama landscape.
Meanwhile, rival broadcaster MBC’s Moon River, which airs in the same time slot, also saw a boost in ratings. As the drama entered the final two weeks of its run, it climbed to an average nationwide rating of 5.6 percent, setting the stage for a strong finish.
With Taxi Driver 3 continuing to dominate the charts and outperform expectations, fans are eagerly anticipating how the story will unfold in upcoming episodes. The drama’s consistent ratings success underscores its popularity and cultural impact, proving that SBS has another major hit on its hands.
