Esom is a South Korean actress and TV personality who was born on January 30, 1990, in Seoul, South Korea. She made her entertainment industry debut in 2008, when she appeared on the variety TV show “Check it Girl” and also featured in the music video for the K-pop group TVXQ song “Wrong Number.” She has since gone on to star in a number of film and drama titles, such as “Ghost” (2012), “Because this is My First Time” and the more recent 2021 drama “Taxi Driver.”

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Sergeant Lim Kyu Nam (Lee Je Hoon), a North Korean soldier stationed near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), is about to be discharged after 10 years of service. However, he has become disillusioned with the Northern regime and is planning to defect to South Korea. Private Kim Dong Hyuk (Hong Xa Bin), a lower ranking soldier in the same unit, discovers Kyu Nam's intentions – and decides to stage an escape of his own. Unfortunately, Major Ri Hyun Sang (Koo Kyo Hwa) of the State Security Department is sent to their unit to investigate rumors of deserters and uncovers their plot. Because he knew Kyu Nam as a child, he covers up the incident by framing Kyu Nam as a hero who thwarted a defection. But Kyu Nam still dreams of leaving, and tries to defect once again. Will he be able to make his grand escape?

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When married couple Woo Jin (Esom) and Samuel (Ahn Jae Hong) find their once-passionate relationship dulled by routine, they embark on an unconventional path. Woo Jin, a goal-driven hotel receptionist, and Samuel, a former corporate employee turned taxi driver, struggle with their diminishing marital spark. After discovering a secret about a couple she knows, Woo Jin convinces Samuel to join her in a risky blackmail scheme targeting unfaithful couples. As they delve into exposing others' infidelities, they unexpectedly begin to confront the cracks in their own relationship. Their dangerous new business becomes a potential catalyst for rekindling their lost intimacy and understanding. Will their controversial venture bring them closer together or drive them further apart? This is a 2024 South Korean comedy drama directed by Im Dae Hyung and Jeon Go Woon.

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Publisher Joo Hyun Jin (Lim Soo Jung) is known for her essay series "Single in the City" – but secretly, she longs for a romance of her own. As she is working on a book about singletons, one of the writers on the project quits due to pregnancy, and Hyun Jin must search for a new writer to fill in the gap. Enter Park Young Ho (Lee Dong Wook), Hyun Jin's college senior, who's now a professor and online influencer who thoroughly enjoys the single lifestyle. Hyun Jin and Young Ho immediately clash over their different perspectives on love and relationships. However, Young Ho's dismissive attitude towards romance is just a cover for deep heartbreak after his past relationship with Hong Joo Ok (Esom) ended poorly. Will Hyun Jin and Young Ho find a way to work together – and will they meet in the middle in more ways than one?

Single in Seoul

Hong Joo Ok / Hong Mi Na

Despite not believing in the supernatural, Dr. Cheon (Kang Dong Won) and his assistant In Bae (Lee Dong Hwi) make their living by traveling the country to perform fake exorcisms for innocent believers. As a professional con man, Cheon is understandably shocked when he takes a job in a remote village and finds himself face-to-face with a little girl who is genuinely possessed by a supernatural being. With some shamanic ancestry to draw upon, will this charismatic con be able to conjure up the skills required to solve this mystery? This 2023 South Korean dark fantasy film was directed by Kim Seong Sik.

Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman

📿The Good Omen team

Yu Gyeong

Former Special Forces officer Kim Do Ki (Lee Je Hoon) has always lived an honest life, but his world is shattered when his mother is murdered. Driven by a desperate need for justice, Do Ki meets Jang Sung Chul (Kim Eui Sung), who recruits him to work for his company Rainbow Taxi, a secret organization masquerading as a taxi service. Rainbow Taxi specializes in avenging victims of crimes that the law fails to address. Excelling in his new role, Do Ki grapples with the true meaning of justice. Meanwhile, prosecutor Kang Ha Na (Esom) finds her sense of right and wrong challenged as her investigation into Rainbow Taxi uncovers the organization's effectiveness. Based on the webtoon “The Deluxe Taxi (Red Cage)” by Carlos and Lee Jae Jin.

Taxi Driver

Se Ha (Shin Ha Kyun) and Dong Goo (Lee Kwang Soo) share an extraordinary bond that transcends blood relations. Despite Se Ha being confined to a wheelchair and Dong Goo being mentally challenged, they complement each other perfectly - Se Ha's brilliant mind and eloquence balancing Dong Goo's physical strength. Together, they navigate life's challenges, with Se Ha advocating for those often marginalized by society and Dong Goo providing unwavering physical support. Their deep friendship is tested when a young woman enters their lives, challenging their established dynamic and offering a fresh perspective of equality. This heart-warming tale explores the power of true companionship and mutual support beyond societal limitations. "Inseparable Bros" is a 2019 South Korean comedy drama film directed by Yook Sang Hyo.

Inseparable Bros

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The Third Charm follows the tumultuous love story of On Joon Yeong (Seo Kang Joon), an intelligent and shy university student, and Lee Yeong Jae (Esom), an optimistic 20-year-old assistant hairdresser. Their relationship unfolds over 12 years, marked by multiple encounters and a complex dynamic that challenges their understanding of love. As they navigate through different stages of life, from college to their early thirties, Joon Yeong and Yeong Jae experience an on-again, off-again relationship that tests their compatibility and emotional connection. Their contrasting personalities - his reserved nature and her outgoing spirit - create both tension and attraction, making their journey unpredictable and compelling. Will their third encounter finally be the charm that brings them together, or will their differences continue to keep them apart? This 2018 South Korean romantic drama explores the complexities of love and personal growth across different life stages.

The Third Charm

Nam Sae Hee (Lee Min Ki), a socially awkward IT employee in his early 30s, has exhausted his savings buying a house, leaving him financially strained. Yoon Ji Ho (Jung So Min), a struggling writer in her 30s, finds herself homeless and struggling to make ends meet. When Ji Ho becomes a tenant in Sae Hee's house, their unexpected living arrangement sets the stage for a unique relationship. As they navigate their personal, familial, and financial challenges together, they begin to discover unexpected connections and support in each other's lives. Their journey raises questions about love, survival, and personal growth in difficult economic circumstances. This is a 2017 South Korean drama series directed by Park Joon Hwa.

Because This Is My First Life

The Scrimp & Scrape Team

Yoo Su Ji

Social media has a way of bringing people together – and these couples are no exception. Jo Kyung Ah (Lee Mi Yeon), a drama screenwriter, reluctantly asks actor Roh Jin Woo (Yoo Ah In), who has recently been discharged from the military, to star in her next drama, but he declines. However, when Jin Woo runs into Kyung Ah and her daughter at a wedding, he wonders if he's the father. Restauranteur Sung Chan (Kim Joo Hyuck) leases an apartment from flight attendant Ju Ran (Choi Ji Woo), but they're forced to share the apartment when Sung Chan's fiancée dumps him and Ju Ran finds out that she's been scammed and has nowhere to live. Deaf songwriter Su Ho (Kang Ha Neul) meets drama producer Na Yun (Esom) at Sung Chan's restaurant, and they later connect on Facebook and begin dating, but Su Ho struggles to reveal his disability to Na Yun. Will sharing their thoughts online help them share their thoughts with each other?

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Na Yun

After university professor Hak Kyu (Jung Woo Sung) becomes entangled in a sexual harassment scandal. He leaves behind his wife and daughter and relocates to a small rural town, where he takes a position as an instructor at a cultural center. There, he meets Deo Kee (Esom), a young woman who works at an old amusement park, and the two begin a passionate affair. However, upon learning that he's been reinstated as a professor, Hak Kyu returns home, abandoning Deo Kee without a word. Heartbroken and betrayed, Deo Kee thirsts for revenge. She gets the opportunity eight years later when she moves in next door to Hak Kyu under a different name – and Hak Kyu, now a recluse after his family broke apart and he began losing his vision, has no idea. This retelling of the Korean folktale "The Tale of Sim Chong" unfolds in a twisted tale of love, betrayal, and retribution.

Scarlet Innocence

Deo Kee / Se Jung

Eccentric film director E J Yong accepts a contract to direct a short film for a smartphone advertising campaign. He casts veteran actress Youn Yuh Jung in the lead role, as well as over a dozen other stars, but informs them that this will be no ordinary shoot: he's planning to direct and shoot the film from Hawaii, utilizing smartphones, webcams, and other remote communication. However, the subterfuge doesn't end there – while Director E planned to stay in Seoul while pretending to be in Hawaii, he instead decides to direct the film from Los Angeles while still having the cast believe he's in Hawaii. Understandably, the cast and crew are confused, but decide to follow the director's lead... until mounting technical issues and rising interpersonal tensions lead to a revolt. Will this film ever get made, or has Director E gone too far in the name of art?

Behind the Camera

Kim Woo Hyun (So Ji Sub), the only son of a high-ranking police officer, breezed his way through the police academy and graduated with top honors. After being assigned to the cyber investigation department, Woo Hyun finds himself entangled in a hunt for a hacker named Hades. When Woo Hyun finally tracks Hades down to a physical location after suspicions that Hades was involved in a murder, he’s shocked to find that Hades is actually his old roommate from the police academy, Ki Young (also played by So Ji Sub), but Ki Young swears that he’s innocent. Woo Hyun and Hades face off in an abandoned factory – but an explosion leaves one of them dead, and the other assumes the identity of “Woo Hyun.” Alongside fellow detective Kang Mi (Lee Yeon Hee), “Woo Hyun” must discover the truth in order to ensure justice is appropriately served.

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