Pyo Ye-jin said, "I hope there is a possibility of 'Model Taxi 4,' and I really want to help Lee Je-hoon then." [★FULL Interview]

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• SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Model Taxi 3' interviewed actress Pyo Ye-jin

Actor Pyo Ye-jin looked forward to the next "model taxi" he had been working on for five years.

Pyo Ye-jin recently held a round interview at a cafe in Gangnam-gu, Seoul to commemorate the end of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama "Model Taxi 3" (written by Oh Sang-ho/directed by Kang Bo-seung).

"Exemplary Taxi 3" is a private revenge act in which the mysterious taxi company Rainbow Transportation and taxi driver Kim Do-ki complete revenge on behalf of the wrongful victim, based on the webtoon of the same name, and was loved a lot as season 1 of 2021 and season 2 of 2023 aired.

Over the course of the season, taxi driver Kim Do-ki (played by Lee Je-hoon) has established himself as a more powerful dark hero, and rainbow transportation employees who defeat villains also boasted their ever-improving teamwork. In particular, Pyo Ye-jin received favorable reviews for showing her "sweet and salty" charm by raising sharp tension through acting that stands out.

Pyo Ye-jin said, "Season 3 feels particularly valuable than other seasons," about breathing with a character named Hugeun in "Model Taxi" for five years. I tried to enjoy it because I thought it was precious throughout the shoot, and it was a very happy scene. I can't believe how to send it and I'm sorry," he said.

It would have been even more special for an actor to film a series of works over a period of five years, as it is not common in Korea. "It was an amazing experience," Pyo Ye-jin said. "Didn't Go-eun's time pass as much as I've changed in the past five years. "It was the first time I thought about what changes should be made when a character leads to a season system," he confessed.

The "exemplary taxi" series, which received great love every season, swept the rankings of domestic and international box office indicators, proving the power of the "Super IP Seasonal System." Naturally, the curiosity about the next season is growing.

Pyo Ye-jin said about next season, "Nothing has been decided," adding, "I haven't seen the drama going to season 4, so I wonder if it's realistically possible, wouldn't many things be difficult?" Nevertheless, it would be great if there was a possibility (for next season). "If there is a next season, I would like to help Kim Do-ki, who is dealing with villains alone, not to be too hard," he said with a smile.

Was there any pressure as an actor in a situation called Super IP or Mega IP, which represents SBS dramas. Pyo Ye-jin was worried, "I didn't feel pressured, but I wonder if (Lee) Je-hoon was there."

"I was more happy to have fun and enjoy it because I was good at it. People around me said, "If you look forward to it too much, wouldn't you be disappointed?" I was worried about whether I was worried, but I had confidence because I had fun filming this season," he said, expressing his affection for "Model Taxi 3."

Pyo Ye-jin won the Excellence Award with "Model Taxi 3" at the "2025 SBS Acting Awards" held on December 31 last year. Lee Je-hoon won the grand prize for this drama, and this year's drama award was also given to "Model Taxi 3."

Pyo Ye-jin said, "I really didn't think of the best award. This time, I thought we would receive an award related to the 'Team', but I was very happy to win the 'Drama of the Year' award rather than an individual award. Originally, I was going to have an after-party, but the awards ceremony ended late, so everyone was tired, so I just left work," he recalled of the ceremony.

In particular, Lee Je-hoon held two objects in his arms only with the "model taxi" series. When asked if he expected his grand prize, Pyo Ye-jin said, "I expected (Lee Je-hoon) to receive the grand prize." "I was very moved to see my brother (Lee Je-hoon) express his acceptance speech because he was so moved," he said.

"I felt great while watching (Lee Je-hoon)," he said. "Of course, I have a duty and responsibility to do as the main character, but I didn't feel like I was doing just that much. In addition to acting on the spot, he discussed the whole thing together and talked about small props to see if there were any shortcomings. It was a reassuring presence. I was sorry and thankful that I played my brother's role so well. I naturally thought I should be such a leader," he said, expressing his trust in Lee Je-hoon.

Spending five years together, Lee Je-hoon's friendship with Kim Eui-sung (played by Jang Sung-chul), Jang Hyuk-jin (played by Choi Joo-im), and Bae Yoo-ram (played by Park Joo-im) became strong. Pyo Ye-jin said, "I think the chemistry has accumulated as time has passed. I was very playful because the guys took it so comfortably. The members said, "Yejin got older, too. "I teased you, saying, 'You have to take care of this and that now,'" he laughed, recalling the scene.

Special actors were also the talk of the town this season. Among the powerful lineup, from Japanese actor Kasamatsu Show to Jang Na-ra, Jeon Son-i, Kim Sung-kyu, Yoon Si-yoon, Lim Won-hee, Mmun-seok, and Kang Na-eon, it was Jang Na-ra who drew attention by far. Jang Na-ra performed her first villain role as Kang Joo-ri, the CEO of a vicious entertainment agency.

Pyo Ye-jin, who is usually close to Jang Na-ra, said, "Jang Na-ra is a fan who has watched all episodes since season 1 of 'Model Taxi,' and she said, "I told her at a meal together at the beginning of season 3 because she wanted to appear as a passerby, and the director and everyone liked it so much."

He continued, "I didn't know you would give my sister such a vicious villain. I was very worried about who it would be until she came out on the show. I watched the main show with her, and she was shaking all the time. So I said, "What are you talking about? (Kang Joo-ri) deserves to die," which made him laugh.

As the new year of 2026 is bright, Pyo Ye-jin also revealed a new mindset. He said, "I liked wearing the exact character Ko Eun for the past five years. However, there is also a thirst for challenge because it was typically held by the public for five long years. I will continue to try to do various works," he said.

Pyo Ye-jin, who cited Anna and Eunjung and Performance as impressive works, said, "I like works that tell stories about people's lives and characters with deep narratives. I want to talk about a story with a wide range of emotions and a deep narrative. I'm thinking deeply about acting these days," he said.

In fact, I used to set goals every new year, but now I like to be safe. Of course, I am greedy in my work. This time, I want to challenge myself more and quickly find a work that can show you a new side of me," he added.

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