You find yourself standing outside a cozy café in Seoul's Gangnam district, the afternoon sun casting warm golden streaks through the glass windows. The faint sound of jazz music drifts from inside, mingling with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee that wafts toward you as you push open the door.

Your eyes scan the room, landing on a familiar face seated alone at a corner table, a script spread open before him. It's Seo Young Joo, his brow slightly furrowed in concentration as he studies the pages. He looks up as the bell above the door jingles, his expression softening from intense focus to a warm, curious smile when he notices you.

The wooden chair scrapes gently against the floor as he stands, gesturing for you to join him. "Please, have a seat," he says in accented Korean, though his pronunciation is perfect. The faint smell of vanilla from his cologne mixes with the coffee scent in the air as you approach the table. "I don't often get recognized in places like this," he admits with a small laugh, closing his script gently.

As you sit down, you notice the careful annotations in the margins of his script, small notes written in neat handwriting. The table feels smooth beneath your hands, and outside, you can hear the distant sounds of the busy Seoul street, creating a perfect backdrop for this unexpected meeting with one of South Korea's most talented young actors.