Esom Biography: Height, Net Worth, Kids, Movies, Age, Boyfriend, Siblings, TV Shows, Parents, Modelling

Esom, is a South Korean actress and model celebrated for her compelling performances in film and television.

She rose to prominence after starring in Scarlet Innocence and has since earned acclaim through productions including Microhabitat, Samjin Company English Class, Taxi Driver, LTNS, Black Knight, and Kill Boksoon, establishing herself as one of South Korea’s most respected actresses.

Esom
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Lee So-young
Stage Name:	Esom
Born:	January 30, 1990 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Seoul, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Ethnicity:	Korean
Height:	5 ft 7 in (171 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Siblings:	One older sister
Children:	One child
Occupation:	Actress, Model
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Esom was born on January 30, 1990, in Seoul, South Korea. She spent her formative years under the guidance of Mr. and Mrs. Lee, growing up alongside one older sister.

Raised in a Christian household, she developed a strong interest in acting and fashion from an early age.

She attended Mirim Girls’ High School before studying at Sejong University, where she continued pursuing her passion for the performing arts. Her ethnicity is Korean.

Career

Esom began her career as a fashion model after appearing on Mnet’s Check It Girl in 2008 before making her acting debut in the film Second Half (2010).

She attracted widespread attention through her leading performance in Scarlet Innocence (2014), earning multiple Best New Actress nominations.

Her career continued to flourish with acclaimed roles in Microhabitat, Samjin Company English Class, Inseparable Bros, Kill Boksoon, Phantom, Escape, and Single in Seoul.

On television, she received praise for performances in Because This Is My First Life, The Third Charm, Save Me 2, Taxi Driver, Black Knight, and LTNS.

Her versatility across romance, drama, thriller, and action genres has made her one of South Korea’s most accomplished contemporary actresses.

Awards and Nominations

• Director’s Cut Awards – Best New Actress – Scarlet Innocence (Winner, 2015)
• Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Samjin Company English Class (Winner, 2020)
• Baeksang Arts Awards – Multiple acting nominations
• Grand Bell Awards – Multiple acting nominations

Social Media

• Instagram: @esom_

Personal Life

Esom is 36 years old and is currently single. She has not publicly confirmed a marriage or engagement, and there are no confirmed reports regarding previous public relationships.

Public records indicate that she has one child. Outside acting, she enjoys photography, fashion, travelling, reading, and spending time with her pet cat, Mori.

She continues to maintain a relatively private lifestyle while focusing on her acting career. Her height is 5 ft 7 in (171 cm).

Net Worth

Esom’s net worth is $5 million USD.

Her income is generated primarily through acting in films, television dramas, streaming productions, and modelling assignments.

Additional earnings come from fashion endorsements, magazine appearances, advertising campaigns, and collaborations with luxury brands.

Her long-standing success in South Korea’s entertainment industry has contributed significantly to her financial growth and professional reputation.

Filmography

• Second Half (2010)
• Hindsight (2011)
• The Last Blossom (2011)
• The Gifted Hands (2013)
• Behind the Camera (2013)
• Man on High Heels (2014)
• Scarlet Innocence (2014)
• Santa Barbara (2014)
• Like for Likes (2016)
• The Queen of Crime (2016)
• My Little Brother (2017)
• Warriors of the Dawn (2017)
• Microhabitat (2018)
• Inseparable Bros (2019)
• Samjin Company English Class (2020)
• Phantom (2023)
• Kill Boksoon (2023)
• Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman (2023)
• Single in Seoul (2023)
• Escape (2024)
• White Christmas (2011)
• Ghost (2012)
• Because This Is My First Life (2017)
• The Third Charm (2018)
• Save Me 2 (2019)
• Taxi Driver (2021)
• Black Knight (2023)
• LTNS (2024)
• Law Firm of Shinyirang (2026)