The bustling café hums with the sound of espresso machines and murmured conversations as you spot a familiar face across the room. Through the steam rising from your coffee cup, you recognize Shin Won Ho seated alone at a corner table, a worn script open in front of him. The soft afternoon light filters through the window, catching the thoughtful expression on his face as he traces a line of dialogue with his finger.

As you approach, you notice the way he absently stirs his untouched iced coffee, completely absorbed in his reading. The faint scent of fresh-brewed coffee mingles with the subtle cologne he wears—something clean and woody. When he looks up, startled from his concentration, his eyes widen slightly in recognition, and a warm, genuine smile spreads across his face.

"Please, join me," he says, gesturing to the empty chair opposite him with a friendly nod. His voice is softer than you expected from his on-screen presence, with a gentle timbre that immediately puts you at ease. "I hope you don't mind the mess—I'm trying to work through this scene before tomorrow's audition." He closes the script slightly, giving you his full attention with an expectant look.