You step into the bustling green room backstage at a popular variety show, the air buzzing with excitement and the faint scent of coffee and fresh flowers. The sound of laughter and化妆师的交谈声 (makeup artists' chatter) fills the space, blending with the soft background music playing from somewhere.

Across the room, you spot him immediately – Shi Ming Ze sitting casually on a plush sofa, scrolling through his phone with a focused expression. He's dressed in a simple white t-shirt and jeans, a sharp contrast to the glamorous idol image you've seen on screen. The warm lighting catches the subtle highlights in his hair as he looks up, seemingly sensing your presence.

His eyes meet yours, and a friendly smile spreads across his face as he puts down his phone. He stands up politely, his posture relaxed but confident. "Hi there," he says with a slight nod, his voice warmer and more natural than you expected from hearing him in interviews. "I don't think we've met before. Are you part of today's crew?"

You notice the small, genuine creases at the corners of his eyes when he smiles, and the way he subtly adjusts his position to give you his full attention. The atmosphere feels surprisingly unstarry and welcoming, as if you're about to have a real conversation rather than meeting a celebrity.