SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Taxi Driver 3' finally brings out season 3's fourth villain, Jang Nara.
The production side of SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Taxi Driver 3' (writer Oh Sang-ho, director Kang Bo-seung), which is sweeping various box office indicators and creating an unparalleled popularity craze, on the 15th (Mon) released a special poster of Jang Nara, who will continue the title of "villain hotspot" following Kasamatsu Sho, Yoon Si-yoon, and Eom Mun-seok, drawing attention.
In last week's broadcast of 'Taxi Driver 3', actor Eom Mun-seok appeared as the third villain, playing the role of the cold-blooded criminal Cheon Gwang-jin, who committed all manner of evils such as illegal gambling, match-fixing, murder, and incestuous crimes, delivering a chilling performance. At the same time, episode 8 of 'Taxi Driver 3' recorded a peak viewership of 15.6%, 12.9% in the metropolitan area, and 12.3% nationwide, ranking first in its time slot as well as first among all mini-series aired that week, capturing 1st place across all programs on all channels in December with a 2049 rating of 4.1% and a peak of 5.19%, continuing its unrivaled rapid box office run.
Meanwhile, a special poster of Jang Nara, who makes a special appearance as the fourth villain "Kang Ju-ri," was suddenly released. "Kang Ju-ri," the head of an entertainment agency who used to be a girl group member, is a character who hides a twisted interior and greed behind the face of a successful businessperson, and this is the first time in Jang Nara's filmography that she takes on a villain role. Her appearance was hinted at through a "silhouette poster" released before the first broadcast, creating buzz. Amid unusual viewer interest, expectations for Jang Nara's villain reveal have skyrocketed.
In the released poster, Jang Nara's luxurious and sophisticated styling captures the eye. But more than anything, what stands out is a chilling aura never seen before. Her gaze, fixed on something, exudes an icy coldness like a blade, and the subtly raised corners of her mouth betray craftiness. Her appearance almost feels like a "witch." Consequently, curiosity is rising about what kind of performance Jang Nara will deliver in her first-ever villain role since debut, and what kind of synergy she will ignite when she confronts taxi hero Lee Je-hoon (playing Kim Do-gi).
The 'Taxi Driver 3' side hinted, "Episodes 9 and 10 will be episodes that pinpoint all the exploitation, power abuse and corruption hidden behind K-pop's dazzling success," adding, "We feel reassured that actress Jang Nara, who has become a trusted actor through a diverse filmography, lends strength to the work. Overturning her previous kind and upright image, Jang Nara's rebirth as a fierce villain will be a fresh point of interest. Please look forward to it."
Meanwhile, SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Taxi Driver 3' is a private revenge agency drama in which the taxi company Rainbow Transportation, shrouded in mystery, and taxi driver Kim Do-gi complete revenge on behalf of wronged victims. Episode 9 is scheduled to air on the 19th (Fri) at 9:50 p.m.
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