Esom ( 이솜 ) Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth
Esom (born Lee So-young) is a South Korean actress and model known for her distinctive presence and versatile performances in both independent films and mainstream dramas. She gained critical attention with her leading role in Scarlet Innocence (2014) and has since built a strong filmography across cinema and television.
Esom was born Lee So-young on January 30, 1990, in Seoul, South Korea (Gwanak District). she is 36 years old. Her nationality is South Korean, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Mirim Girls’ High School; Sejong University (Film, incomplete)
Career
Esom entered the entertainment industry as a model in 2008, appearing on Mnet’s Check It Girl. She made her acting debut around 2010 with the film Second Half (Delicious Life) and took on supporting roles in the following years.
Her breakthrough came in 2014 with the leading role of Deok-yi in the thriller Scarlet Innocence, opposite Jung Woo-sung. The performance earned her multiple Best New Actress nominations and a win at the Director’s Cut Awards. She continued to gain recognition with the independent film Microhabitat (2017), the drama Because This Is My First Life (2017), and The Third Charm (2018).
Notable later works include Samjin Company English Class (2020), for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards; the SBS drama Taxi Driver (2021) as prosecutor Kang Ha-na; Netflix’s Black Knight (2023); Kill Boksoon (2023); LTNS (2024); and the 2026 drama Phantom Lawyer. She signed with Management MMM in January 2023.
Personal Life
Esom keeps her private life relatively low-key. She has an older sister and is known to keep cats (including ones named Mori and Namu). .
Physical Appearance
Height
171–175 cm (5 ft 7 in – 5 ft 9 in)
Weight
54 kg (119 lbs)
Eye Color
Dark brown
Hair Color
Dark brown
Body Type
Slim
Blood Type
A
Shoe Size
245 mm
Social Media Presence
Instagram: @esom_ (primary account where she shares professional and personal updates)
FAQs
What is Esom’s real name?
Her real name is Lee So-young (이소영).
When was Esom born and how old is she?
She was born on January 30, 1990, and is 36 years old
