'Exemplary Taxi 3 · Kissing for no reason!' From ratings to OTT... SBS Drama Solo in November
Nov 26, 2025
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▶ 'Exemplary Taxi 3' tops all indicators from the first week of broadcasting
SBS Friday-Saturday drama 「Model Taxi 3」 (written by Oh Sang-ho/directed by Kang Bo-seung/produced studio S, Group A, and BA Entertainment) showed a strong presence by ranking first overall in the same time period from the first broadcast. The first episode recorded the highest viewership of the 2025 miniseries, up to 11.1 percent, with an average of 9.9 percent, while the second episode soared to a maximum of 12.2 percent, ranking first in the entire week with a rating of 4.4 percent (based on Nielsen Korea's metropolitan area).
Overwhelming results continued in OTT as well. According to Flixpatrol, 'Exemplary Taxi 3' topped Netflix's Korean TV show category shortly after its release and remains at the top of Netflix's charts in Korea. In addition, it ranked first overall in the integrated ranking of the OTT integrated search platform KinoLights in the third week of November.
Topicality is also the dominant system. Good Data Corporation Fundex ranked No. 1 in the TV-OTT integration hot topic in the third week of November, while the lead actor Lee Je-hoon ranked No. 1 in the TV-OTT integration hot topic. CP Cho Young-kwang of Studio S explained, `Viewers love the pleasure of realizing clear justice and the vicarious satisfaction that releases the frustration of reality instead.' `In season 3, stronger villains, speedy development, and synergy of team play maximized catharsis.'
▶ Declare the revival of weekday dramas... 'I shouldn't have kissed you!' Ratings and Global Responses Rise Together
Kissing the SBS weekday drama's revival was announced for no reason!' (scripted by Ha Yoon-ah, Tae Kyung-min, directed by Kim Jae-hyun, Kim Hyun-woo, production studio S, Samhwa Networks) is also showing a solid rise. The third episode recorded a momentary maximum of 6.8% (5.6% in the metropolitan area) and the fourth episode a momentary maximum of 7.8% (6.5% in the metropolitan area), ranking first in the miniseries on weekdays of all channels as well as at the same time.
The overseas response is also noticeably faster. It is expanding its romance content fan base by ranking second in the Netflix global non-English-speaking series category as of the third week of November. After the broadcast, online posted "The fun of the authentic Rococo came to life." There are positive reactions such as "'I know the taste, but I keep craving it'" and "'The chemistry is crazy', and word of mouth is spreading naturally.
Director Park Young-soo of Studio S created a freshness by twisting the formula everywhere while following the familiar romantic comedy formulaHe analyzed that "misunderstanding and speedy stories arising from unexpected development and disguise settings, including the first episode 'Genius Change Kiss', have contributed to expanding global fandom."
The two works, which are recording overwhelming performances in both ratings, composition, and global OTT rankings, are evaluated to have completely reorganized the time zone on Wednesday and Friday. SBS 'I shouldn't have kissed!' airs every Wednesday at 9 p.m., and 'Exemplary Taxi 3' airs at 9:50 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
