Esom once spoke about her ideal relationship and being involved in a dating rumor with a co-star and one K-pop singer.
The 32-year-old star is known for playing diverse characters, especially with her breakthrough performance in the 2014 film "Scarlet Innocence." This scored her Best New Actress nod at five different award ceremonies.
She recently stole viewers' hearts with her flawless performance as the feisty prosecutor Kang Ha Na in SBS' "Taxi Driver," alongside Lee Je Hoon.
Prior to this, fans also witnessed her acting prowess in "Save Me 2" as Kim Young Sun, and the 20-year-old assistant hairdresser Lee Yeong Jae "The Third Charm."
Esom also delivered a stunning performance in the 2016 rom-com "Like For Likes" with Kang Ha Neul. Even after the movie was released, the duo developed a close relationship, and fans believe that they are secretly dating.
Esom Dating History: Rumored Romance with Kang Ha Neul
With their onscreen chemistry and closeness, viewers were convinced that they were more than just friends.
However, Osen spilled the tea and revealed that the methodology they use to play their characters Lee Soo Ho and Jang Na Yun includes spending free time together. They would often do activities that the couples would enjoy.
This might be why fans shipped the pair. They thought that they are actually dating.
Interestingly, Kang Ha Neul boldly addressed the issue and put the dating rumors to rest.
Before his enlistment in 2017 and prior to the release of his movie "Midnight Runners" with Park Seo Joon, Kang Ha Nuel was asked about her friendship with Esom.
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He had to choose who among his co-star was best to work with. The actor replied with a safe answer, saying that "all of them were great."
Kang Ha Neul then mentioned Esom. He said that their personalities clicked because of their preferences are pretty similar.
He added, "I don't have a lot of close actresses, but we became closer by talking about films."
Did Esom Date Singer Zion.T?
Another rumored relationship of the "Taxi Driver" star is Singer Zion.T.
In 2015, several media outlets like Newsen revealed that he was seen dropping Esom at her house in his Audi A5 convertible.
It was then followed by a rumored date at Jeju Island, and there were claims they were spotted together at a cafe.
At the time, her agency addressed the dating issue and denied that they were dating. They pointed out that Esom and Zion.T were just "good friends."
Does Esom Believe in Second Chances?
During her promotion for her drama "The Third Charm," she talked about her relationship preference, including dealing with problems.
During her interview with Han Cinema, the actress revealed that she does not believe in second chances. She said that "it's over once you break up with someone."
For Esom, her ideal relationship includes "working things out no matter what before making a bold decision."