Decoding the craze called “Taxi Driver 2” in Korean cinema

Taxi Driver is based on the web comic Mobeomtaxi (The Deluxe Taxi) written by Carlos and illustrated by Lee Jae Jin. Season 2 of the work is directed by Lee Dan. Film brings together a cast of famous young Korean actors such as Lee Je Hoon Kim Eui Sung Pyo Ye Jin Jang Hyuk Jin Bae Yoo Ram… 

Following the success of season one, season 2 of Taxi Driver attracted attention right from the first days of airing. The film’s fast pace and many unexpected details make the audience unable to take their eyes off. 

Taxi Driver 2 continues to take the audience to the exciting crime-solving journey of the Rainbow Taxi team. Broadcast since mid-February 2023, the film quickly received a lot of attention from both Korean and international audiences. 

Taxi Driver 2 opens with the scene of male lead Kim Do Ki (played by Lee Je Hoon) dealing with criminals running a sex chat room, shocking public opinion. This detail reminds the audience of the “Nth Chat Room” scandal that shocked Korea in 2020 – 2021.

Taxi Driver 2 encapsulates Each case in 2 volumes. The screenwriter brought real-life tragic stories into the film and brought a surprising ending to the audience. The film carries a meaningful message that bad things must be punished while also cleverly mentioning the loopholes in the law that create conditions for crime to develop. 

In the first 2 episodes, the film is set in Vietnam. At the request of a father who wanted to find his missing child, the character Kim Do Ki came to Vietnam pretending to be a victim to infiltrate a human trafficking ring. The crew filmed scenes at many famous locations in Vietnam such as Notre Dame Cathedral (HCMC), Dragon Bridge (Da Nang) and Ha Long Bay, attracting the attention of Vietnamese audiences.

La An action movie with a surprisingly fast pace, Taxi Driver 2still weaves in humorous lines or comedic details to create a light and interesting feeling for the movie. 

The viewership rating of episode 10 Taxi Driver 2 reached 17 7%. This is the highest viewership rating of the film since its broadcast and also broke the record of season one. Korean media believes that Taxi Driver 2 will probably reach the 20% viewer rating mark before ending.

In addition to the attractive content and fast-paced movie circuit Taxi Driver 2 also brings together a cast with good acting skills to help the characters come alive on the small screen. 

In which the male lead Lee Je Hoon really shines when transforming into the character Kim Do Ki. He well portrays a brave, intelligent character full of determination and fiery eyes when fighting bad guys.

Lee Je Hoon’s transformation in acting has been recognized by experts and audiences. receive. Sometimes he becomes a smart student, sometimes he becomes a foolish farmer, fooling others with humorous expressions.

The supporting cast of characters including Jang Sung Chul (Kim Eui Sung), Ahn Go Eun (Pyo Ye Jin), Choi Kyung Koo (Jang Hyuk Jin) and Park Jin Eon (Bae Yoo Ram) are also well built. The actors all took advantage of the stage to fulfill their roles well.

In addition, actor Shin Jae Ha made an impression when playing the mysterious On Ha Joon, this is the new character of season 2 Taxi Driver. On Ha Joon heads a dangerous organization that uses his friendly appearance to approach Rainbow Taxi. He is the counterpart to the main character Kim Do Ki (played by Lee Je Hoon).