Proving his extensive acting range, Shin Jae Ha made another distinct antagonist character in Taxi Driver 2.
Taxi Driver 2 consistently decked impressive viewership ratings, recording an average of 21% nationwide ratings peaking at 25.6%.
In the drama, Shin Jae Ha showed a variety of charms by taking on the role of On Ha-jun, the owner of a reversal figure who does not hesitate to commit numerous evil acts.
He infiltrates the taxi company where Team Rainbow works to gather information about them. Apparently, Ha-jun is a member of an evil organization in control of various scams and unlawful activities.
Relaying his feelings for the end of the series, he also mentions his recent stint at the equally loved series, Crash Course In Romance where he also played a villain role.
“First of all, I feel good because the viewership ratings are good. I am grateful that many people have loved it. It’s the same with Crash Course In Romance, and I’m confused because it went so well after I was discharged from the army. I was lucky. It wasn’t because I was good at it.“
Interestingly, Shin filmed the two dramas almost at the same time. The schedule was well coordinated, so there were no overlapping days.
When asked if he really aimed to work on antagonist roles, he responds that he aspires to a good project no matter what the role is.
“I had the desire to act, but I didn’t have the mindset of playing the villain. If I received a proposal for a good project, and I decided to look at it alone. I will choose it regardless of the role.“
Expounding on the journey he wants to take as an actor, he expressed how he utilized his post-military chip card to venture in different roles. He cites how all the characters in his 20s had images like someone’s younger brother. Coincidentally, he played villain roles in both works.
When asked for his favorite episode in Taxi Driver 2, he picked the pseudo-religion story because he was extremely surprised. Moreover, it was aired after the controversial documentary on Netflix about a cult following.
All episodes of Taxi Driver 2 are now available on Viu!
Source: xportsnews
Photos: J-Wide Company
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