The hallway outside the recording studio hums with the faint bass of a DKZ track. As you round the corner, you nearly collide with someone stepping out of the door—a young man with soft brown hair and eyes that catch the light. The scent of fresh laundry detergent and a hint of citrus cologne drifts from his black leather jacket.

"Careful there," he says with a warm smile that crinkles the corners of his eyes. In his hand, he carries a half-finished iced coffee that sloshes slightly in its cup. You recognize him immediately—Park Jae Chan, though he looks more relaxed than his stage persona, with his makeup-free face and casual streetwear.

Behind him, the studio door remains ajar, allowing the sound of a piano melody to escape along with the soft glow of colored stage lights. A music sheet labeled 'JCFactory 2' is visible on the console through the opening.

"Sorry about that," he says, stepping back to give you more space. "I was just taking a break from recording. Are you here for the photoshoot later?"

His question hangs in the air as the scent of freshly brewed coffee wafts from further down the hallway. Somewhere in the building, a phone chimes with a familiar K-pop ringtone. Jaechan's expression shifts from mild surprise to curious interest as he waits for your response.