Esom - Bio, Profile, Facts, Age, Boyfriend, Ideal Type

Lee So Young, who’s more known by her stage name Esom, is a South Korean actress. She’s best recognized for her roles in drama series such as in Because This Is My First Life (2017), The Third Charm (2018), and Taxi Driver (2021).

Career

Esom started her career as a model by joining the TV show Check It Girl – Season 1 in 2008. It was not until two years later that she started her acting career with the movie Second Half.

Her breakthrough as an actress came when she was featured as the lead character in the movie Scarlet Innocence (2014) where her performance was well-acknowledged.

She managed to win the Best New Actress award at the Director’s Cut Awards. She then scored more awards and nominations for her performance in the movie Scarlet Innocence (2014).

In 2017, she showed up in the movie Warriors of the Dawn, in which she was assigned for the Best Supporting Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

That very year, she also got to join the cast of the movie Microhabitat, which won her various accolades including one from the Busan Film Critics Awards.

Besides movies, she was also known to star in a few drama series such as The Third Charm (2018), Because This Is My First Life (2017), Ghost (2012), White Christmas (2011), and so on.

Profile

Real Name: Lee So Young (이소영)
Stage Name: Esom (이솜)
Also Known as: Lee So Yeong, Lee Som, E Som
Nickname: Esom (이솜)
Birthday: January 30, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Christian
Professions: Actress, Model
Education: Mirim Girls’ High School, Sejong University, Seoul (Departement of Acting and Arts)
Hobby: Climbing mountains
Parents: –
Siblings: –
Boyfriend: –
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Instagram: @esom_
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 54 Kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: –
Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Dress Size: –

Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: –
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

Zion.T

In 2015, Esom was linked romantically to Zion.T, a South Korean singer.

Their dating rumors spread due to reports that claimed they took vacation together to Jeju Island in June that year.

That being said, her representative agency denied the rumors and stated that they were just friends.

Net Worth

Esom has accumulated around $1 million to $5 million of net worth, according to multiple sources. She appears to earn most of her income through working as an actress in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery.

Facts

Esom is an actress and model under the Artist Company.
Her stage name is derived from the combination of her family name Lee, which is pronounced as ‘E’ in Korean and ‘som’ from the word ‘som-moongchi’ which means cotton ball.
Esom is nicknamed som-moongchi due to her chubby cheeks that look like cotton balls.
She had always wanted to be an actress, even though she already debuted as a model.
Esom managed to secure a lead role in her acting debut.
In her previous acting projects, she was often paired with actors that were much older than her age.
Her voice is cute.
Fans often compared her to American actress Michelle Pfeiffer because of her slim figure and cheekbone structure.
She debuted as a model in 2008 after participating in the TV show Chek It Girl – Season 1.
In the movie Samjin Company English Class (2020), she shaved her eyebrows to match the role she played.
She debuted as an actress in 2010.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Dr. Cheon and The Lost Talisman (2023), as Yoo Kyung
Starlight Falls (2022), as Lee Hyun Jeong
Gil Bok Soon (2022), as Cha Min Hee
Single in Seoul (2021), as the Bestselling Author
Samjin Company English Class (2020), as Jeong Yoo Na
Inseparable Bros (2019), as Mi Hyun
Microhabitat (2018), as Mi So
Warriors of the Dawn (2017), as Duk Yi
My Little Brother (2017), as Oh Joo Mi
The Queen of Crime (2016), as Kyung Jin Sook
Like for Likes (2016), as Jang Na Yeon
Scarlet Innocence (2014), as Deok Yi
Santa Barbara (2014), as So Young
Man on High Heels (2014), as Jang Mi
The Gifted Hands (2013), as Kim Seung Gi
The Story of Man and Woman (2013), as the Woman
Behind the Camera (2013), as the main character
The X (2013), as X-Fingers
Skyscraper (2012), as J
Hindsight (2011), as Lee Eun Jung
The Last Blossom (2011), as Jae Yeong
Second Half (2010), as Mina

Drama Series

LTNS (TVING | 2024), as Woo Jin
Black Knight (Netflix | 2022), as Seol Ah
Taxi Driver (SBS | 2021), as Kang Ha Na
Save Me 2 (OCN | 2019), as Kim Young Sun
The Third Charm (JTBC | 2018), as Lee Young Jae
Because This Is My First Life (tvN | 2017), as Woo Soo Ji
Ghost (SBS | 2012), as Shin Hyo Jung
White Christmas (KBS2 | 2011), as Yoon Eun Sung

TV Shows

Tikita CAR (SBS | 2021), as a guest
Show!terview with Jessi (SBS | 2020), as a guest
Problem Child in House (KBS2 | 2018), as a guest
British Memories (Mnet | 2013), as a participant
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Trend Report Feel – Season 5 (SBS | 2010), as a participant
Check It Girl – Season 1 (Mnet | 2008), as a participant

Music Video Appearances

Day ‘n Night (2013) – Tasty
Cleansing Cream (2011) – Brown Eyed Girls
She’s Gone (2010) – G-Dragon
Eternal Summer (2009) – Lee Min Ki
Wrong Number (2008) – TVXQ

Awards

2021 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Samjin Company English Class
2021 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award for an Actress in a Mini-Series Genre/Fantasy Drama – Taxi Driver
2021 Buil Film Awards – Star of the Year – Samjin Company English Class
2018 Wildflower Film Awards – Best Actress – Microhabitat
2018 Busan Film Critics Awards – Best Actress – Microhabitat
2018 Marie Claire Film Festival – Best New Actress – Microhabitat
2015 Director’s Cut Awards – Best New Actress – Scarlet Innocence

Nominations

2021 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Supporting Actress (Film) – Samjin Company English Class
2021 Chunsa Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Samjin Company English Class
2019 Faro Island Film Festival – Best Actress – Microhabitat
2019 Chunsa Film Awards – Best Actress – Microhabitat
2019 Buil Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Samjin Company English Class
2019 Buil Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Inseparable Bros
2018 Buil Film Awards – Best Actress – Microhabitat
2018 Grand Bell Awards – Best Actress – Microhabitat
2018 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Supporting Actress (Film) – Warriors of the Dawn
2018 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Leading Actress – Microhabitat
2015 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actress (Film) – Scarlet Innocence
2015 Buil Film Awards – Best New Actress – Scarlet Innocence
2014 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actress – Scarlet Innocence
2014 Grand Bell Awards – Best New Actress – Scarlet Innocence

Quotes

“I don’t want to be mysterious. I think it’s important to be natural. If my character is too strong in a movie or a drama, the public might see my as too cold so I want to be friendly. I strive to be honest and natural.”

“I love [“Starlight is Falling”] because it’s as close to a young adult movie as I can get. I’ve always loved the energy that Shim Eun Kyung has, and it was great to work with her on the film.”

“I kept trying to do different things and not get stuck in a rut. As an actress, I thought that was essential. Looking back at my filmography, I have some works I like and some I have regrets about, but at least I feel like I worked really hard.”

“I tend to keep a small circle of friends, so even now, my closest friends are my best friends from elementary and middle school.”

FAQs

Who is Esom?

She is a South Korean actress.

Who is Esom’s real name?

Her real name is Lee So Young (이소영).

What makes Esom famous?

She’s famous because of her roles in drama series such as in Because This Is My First Life (2017), The Third Charm (2018), and Taxi Driver (2021).

Where is Esom from?

She was born in Seoul, South Korea.

How old is Esom?

She was born in 1990, and she is 34 years old as of 2024.

When does Esom celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 30th of every January.

How tall is Esom?

Her height is 5’7″ or 171 cm.

Who are Esom’s parents?

She did not reveal the names of her father and mother.

Is Esom married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Esom’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is not known. However, she used to be rumored to date Zion.T.

How rich is Esom?

Her net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Esom’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Esom is a veteran actress and model with a lot of accolades and acknowledgment stashed in her bag. Fans from various countries cannot wait to see what else she can bring to the table.