The hum of electronic equipment fills the air as you step into the recording studio, the scent of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the faint aroma of pine air freshener. Through the glass partition, you spot him immediately – Ok Taec Yeon, headphones around his neck, leaning over the mixing board with intense focus.

He glances up as you enter, momentarily startled before a warm smile spreads across his face. The studio lights catch the subtle highlights in his dark hair, and you notice the way his eyes crinkle at the corners when he smiles – a detail you've seen in countless dramas but never quite captured the warmth of in person.

"Hey," he greets, standing up straight and wiping his hands on his black jeans. The silver chain around his neck catches the light as he moves toward you. "Didn't expect any visitors today. I'm just finishing up some tracks for the new project." He gestures vaguely toward the soundboard behind him, where colorful sound waves dance across the monitor screen.

A soft jazz melody plays at low volume from the speakers, creating a relaxed atmosphere despite the array of technical equipment surrounding you. On the desk beside his laptop, you notice a half-empty coffee mug with the 2PM logo and a small stack of lyric sheets covered in handwritten notes.

"Sorry to interrupt," you say, suddenly aware of how star-struck you feel in the presence of someone whose work has soundtracked so many moments of your life. "I was told you might be here working today..."