Lee So Young, better known by her stage name Esom, is capturing hearts as the ice-cold lawyer Han Na Hyeon in the ongoing K-drama ‘Phantom Lawyer.’ Portraying a sharp and calculating attorney with hidden emotional scars, she stars alongside Yoo Yeon Seok. The drama follows ghost-seeing lawyer Sin Yi Rang and elite lawyer Han Na Hyeon as they fight for justice on behalf of the ghost clients. The drama’s unique blend of supernatural elements with intense courtroom drama, combined with strong performances from its leads, has kept viewers hooked.
Loving Esom in ‘Phantom Lawyer?’ Here are some of her other notable dramas you should check out next:
LTNS
‘LTNS’ follows Esom as Woo Jin, a seemingly tough and goal-driven woman who hides a soft heart beneath her aggressive exterior. She works as a hotelier who endures the daily grind at the front desk of a three-star hotel, while her relationship with Samuel has grown distant, both physically and emotionally. An unexpected turn of events pushes them into a risky scheme of blackmailing cheating couples, seeking an opportunity to turn their lives around.
BLACK KNIGHT
In ‘Black Knight,’ Esom takes on the role of Jung Seol Ah, a military intelligence officer in the Defence Intelligence Command. Set in a dystopian 2071, where toxic air pollution has devastated the world, leaving only 1% of the population alive. As people rely on gas masks to step outside, elite delivery drivers known as “knights” ensure survival. When the legendary knight 5-8 meets a refugee boy, Sa Wol, who dreams of becoming a knight, Seol Ah plays a crucial role in helping guide and protect him as he trains under 5-8.
TAXI DRIVER
Esom won viewers over as Kang Ha Na in the hit K-drama ‘Taxi Driver.’ As elite prosecutor Ha Na from the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors’ Office, she finds herself at odds with Kim Do Gi, a former Special Forces officer turned driver for the secret vigilante group Rainbow Taxi. While she investigates their unlawful methods, Do Gi wrestles with the line between revenge and justice, ultimately questioning what true justice really means.
SAVE ME 2
‘SAVE ME 2’ features Esom as Kim Yeong Sun. As a dam construction threatens to submerge their village, desperate residents turn to church elder Choi Gyung Seok, who promises them salvation and relocation. Claiming that only 144,000 can enter heaven, he manipulates them into offering money as a “ticket.” However, Choi is a conman exploiting their trust, and his plans face resistance from Kim Min Chul, a skeptical outcast who uncovers Choi’s past and becomes the key figure in exposing the fraud.
THE THIRD CHARM
Here, Esom plays Lee Yeong Jae, a hardworking, honest, and daring 20-year-old who works as an assistant hairdresser instead of attending university. Having endured a tough upbringing as an orphan, she looks up to her brother immensely. One day, her friend takes her to a blind date group with university students. At the meeting, she encounters Joon Yeong, portrayed by Seo Kang Jun. She goes on a date with him, leading to the start of their romance.
BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST LIFE
The hit K-drama ‘Because This is My First Life’ stars Esom in the bold role of Woo Su Ji. A school friend of the lead Ji Ho, she works in a corporate office while dreaming of becoming a CEO. Despite holding a well-paying job, she faces frequent harassment from male colleagues. Her journey toward breaking free and becoming her own boss is inspiring and resonates strongly with viewers.
If ‘Phantom Lawyer’ has you hooked with Esom’s compelling performance, her diverse lineup of dramas is well worth exploring. From emotionally layered characters to bold roles, she consistently proves her versatility and depth as an actress.
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