Lee So-young (Korean: 이소영; January 30, 1990), known by her stage name Esom (이솜), 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

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2010Second HalfMin-ah
2011The Last BlossomJae-young
HindsightLee Eun-jung
2013Behind the Camera
The Gifted HandsSeung-gi
The XFingersShort film
2014Man on High HeelsJang-mi
Santa BarbaraSo-young
Scarlet InnocenceDeok-yi / Yoon Se-jung
2016Like for LikesJang Na-yeon
The Queen of CrimeKyung Jin-sook (#402)Cameo
2017Warriors of the DawnDuk-yi
My Little BrotherOh Joo-mi
2018MicrohabitatMi-so
2019Inseparable BrosNam Mi-hyun
2020Samjin Company English ClassJung Yoo-na
2023PhantomNan-yeong
Kill BoksoonCha Min-heeNetflix Film
Dr. Cheon and Lost TalismanYoo-kyung
Single in SeoulAgatha Hong
2024EscapeNomad LeaderCameo
2026The Ultimate DuoMi-joo
TBAStarlight FallsLee Hyeon-jeong (A)

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2011White ChristmasYoon Eun-sung
2012PhantomShin Hyo-jungCameo (ep. 1)
2017Because This Is My First LifeWoo Su-ji
2018The Third CharmLee Young-jae
2019Save Me 2Kim Young-seon
2021Taxi DriverKang Ha-naSeason 1
2026Phantom LawyerHan Na-hyeon

Web series

YearTitleRoleRef.
2023Black KnightMajor Seol-ah
2024LTNSWoo-jin

Television shows

YearTitleRoleRef.
2008Check It Girl - Season 1Participant
2010Trend Report Feel - Season 5
2013British Memories

Music video appearances

YearSong titleArtistRef.
2008"Wrong Number"TVXQ
2009"Eternal Summer"Lee Min-ki
2010"She's Gone"G-Dragon
2011"Cleansing Cream"Brown Eyed Girls
2013"Day 'n Night"Tasty

Hosting

YearTitleNotesRef.
202332nd Buil Film Awardswith Lee Je-hoon

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
Baeksang Arts Awards2015Best New Actress – FilmScarlet InnocenceNominated
2018Best Supporting Actress – FilmWarriors of the DawnNominated
2021Samjin Company English ClassNominated
Blue Dragon Film Awards2014Best New ActressScarlet InnocenceNominated
2018Best Leading ActressMicrohabitatNominated
2021Best Supporting ActressSamjin Company English ClassWon
Blue Dragon Series Awards2024Best ActressLTNSNominated
Buil Film Awards2015Best New ActressScarlet InnocenceNominated
2018Best ActressMicrohabitatNominated
2019Best Supporting ActressInseparable BrosNominated
2021Samjin Company English ClassNominated
Star of the YearWon
Busan Film Critics Awards2018Best ActressMicrohabitatWon
Chunsa Film Art Awards2019Nominated
2021Best Supporting ActressSamjin Company English ClassNominated
Director's Cut Awards2015Best New ActressScarlet InnocenceWon
Grand Bell Awards2014Best New ActressScarlet InnocenceNominated
2018Best ActressMicrohabitatNominated
Marie Claire Film Festival2018Best New ActressWon
SBS Drama Awards2021Excellence Award for an Actress in a Mini-Series Genre/Fantasy DramaTaxi DriverWon
Wildflower Film Awards2018Best ActressMicrohabitatWon

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