Esom

South Korean actress (born 1990)


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::summary South Korean actress (born 1990) ::

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nameEsom
imageEsom in July 2024.jpg
captionEsom in July 2024
othernameLee Som
birth_nameLee So-young
birth_date
birth_placeSeoul, South Korea
occupation
agentManagement MMM
years_active2008–present
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| name = Esom | image = Esom in July 2024.jpg | caption = Esom in July 2024 | othername = Lee Som | birth_name = Lee So-young | birth_date = | birth_place = Seoul, South Korea | occupation = | agent = Management MMM | years_active = 2008–present | module = {{Infobox Korean name/auto|child=yes|headercolor=transparent | hangul = %이소영 | hangulstage = %이솜

Lee So-young (; January 30, 1990), known by her stage name Esom (), is a South Korean actress.

Career

She gained recognition for her leading role in the 2014 film Scarlet Innocence, for which she was nominated for Best New Actress in five different award ceremonies. She then had notable roles in television series The Third Charm (2018), Taxi Driver (2021), and film Samjin Company English Class (2020).

In January 2023, Esom signed with new agency Management MMM.

Filmography

Film

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef.20102011201320142016201720182019202020232024scope="row"
Second HalfMin-ah
The Last BlossomJae-young
HindsightLee Eun-jung
Behind the Camera
The Gifted HandsSeung-gi
The XFingersShort film
Man on High HeelsJang-mi
Santa BarbaraSo-young
Scarlet InnocenceDeok-yi / Yoon Se-jung
Like for LikesJang Na-yeon
The Queen of CrimeKyung Jin-sook (#402)Cameo
Warriors of the DawnDuk-yi
My Little BrotherOh Joo-mi
MicrohabitatMi-so
Inseparable BrosNam Mi-hyun
Samjin Company English ClassJung Yoo-na
PhantomNan-yeong
Kill BoksoonCha Min-heeNetflix Film
Dr. Cheon and Lost TalismanYoo-kyung
Single in SeoulAgatha Hong
EscapeSpecial appearance
Starlight FallsLee Hyeon-jeong (A)
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Television series

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef.2011201220172018201920212026
White ChristmasYoon Eun-sung
PhantomShin Hyo-jungCameo (ep. 1)
Because This Is My First LifeWoo Su-ji
The Third CharmLee Young-jae
Save Me 2Kim Young-seon
Taxi DriverKang Ha-naSeason 1
Law Firm of Shin Yi-rangHan Na-hyeon
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Web series

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YearTitleRoleRef.20232024
Black KnightMajor Seol-ah
LTNSWoo-jin
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Television shows

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YearTitleRoleRef.200820102013
Check It Girl - Season 1Participant
Trend Report Feel - Season 5
British Memories
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Music video appearances

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YearSong titleArtistRef.20082009201020112013
"Wrong Number"TVXQ
"Eternal Summer"Lee Min-ki
"She's Gone"G-Dragon
"Cleansing Cream"Brown Eyed Girls
"Day 'n Night"Tasty
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Hosting

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YearTitleNotesRef.2023
32nd Buil Film Awardswith Lee Je-hoon
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Awards and nominations

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Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.Baeksang Arts AwardsBlue Dragon Film AwardsBlue Dragon Series AwardsBuil Film AwardsBusan Film Critics AwardsChunsa Film Art AwardsDirector's Cut AwardsGrand Bell AwardsMarie Claire Film FestivalSBS Drama AwardsWildflower Film Awards
2015Best New Actress – FilmScarlet Innocence
2018Best Supporting Actress – FilmWarriors of the Dawn
2021Samjin Company English Class
2014Best New ActressScarlet Innocence
2018Best Leading ActressMicrohabitat
2021Best Supporting ActressSamjin Company English Class
2024Best ActressLTNS
2015Best New ActressScarlet Innocence
2018Best ActressMicrohabitat
2019Best Supporting ActressInseparable Bros
2021Samjin Company English Class
Star of the Year
2018Best ActressMicrohabitat
2019
2021Best Supporting ActressSamjin Company English Class
2015Best New ActressScarlet Innocence
2014Best New ActressScarlet Innocence
2018Best ActressMicrohabitat
2018Best New Actress
2021Excellence Award for an Actress in a Mini-Series Genre/Fantasy DramaTaxi Driver
2018Best ActressMicrohabitat
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Listicles

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PublisherYearListiclePlacementRef.
Korean Film Council2021Korean Actors 200
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Notes

References

References

  1. link
  2. (February 16, 2016). "[Interview #1] Esom, "Mysteriousness? I want to be a natural actress"".
  3. (February 16, 2016). "[Interview #2] Esom, "Jung Woo-sung is experienced, Kang Ha-neul is passionate"".
  4. link. SpoTV News. Gong. Min-na. (January 3, 2023)
  5. link. (October 18, 2010)
  6. (August 25, 2011). "Actors help 'Hindsight' keep focus".
  7. (February 18, 2013). "Director Kim Jee-woon cranks in "The X"".
  8. link. (May 14, 2014)
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  10. (August 20, 2014). "Jung Woo-sung's sensual film poster hails autumn romance".
  11. (January 12, 2016). "Top stars billed for 'Like for Likes'".
  12. link. (July 18, 2016)
  13. (June 6, 2017). "Model-Turned Actress Feels Growing Penchant for Acting".
  14. (May 24, 2016). "LEE Yo-won Joins Family Drama THE YOUNGEST".
  15. (February 6, 2017). "E Som and AHN Jae-hong Team Up for A LITTLE PRINCESS".
  16. (May 26, 2018). "Actress Esom Learns to Slow Down and Enjoy the Ride".
  17. link. (August 24, 2018)
  18. (October 2, 2019). "KO Asung, E Som and PARK Hye-su Sign up for SAMJIN GROUP'S ENGLISH TOEIC CLASS".
  19. link. Jeon Hyo-jin. (January 12, 2023)
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  28. link. Star News]]. (July 19, 2012)
  29. (August 15, 2017). "Esom, Kim Ga-eun-I, and Park Byung-eun signed up for drama "This Life Is Our First Life"".
  30. (July 4, 2018). "Seo Kang-joon and Esom on Board for "The Third Charm"". Newsen.
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  47. Delayed Until 2021 Due To [[COVID-19]]
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