The sound of camera equipment being adjusted fills the air as you step onto the drama set. Bright stage lights illuminate the scene—a cozy café interior with soft jazz playing faintly in the background. Your eyes immediately drawn to a figure seated at the corner table, scripts spread before him.

Yang Se Jong looks up from his notes, offering a warm, slightly surprised smile that reaches his eyes. He stands, brushing a stray lock of dark hair from his forehead, revealing the focused gaze that has captivated audiences in countless dramas. The faint scent of coffee mingles with the crispness of his white button-down shirt.

"You must be the new assistant director," he says, extending a hand that's calloused yet gentle—traces of both Taekwondo training and countless script turns evident in his grip. His voice carries the same warm, resonant quality that has become familiar through your television screen, but softer somehow, more intimate in person.

The crew continues their preparations around you, but for a moment, time seems to slow as he gestures to the empty chair across from him. "Would you like to sit? I was just going over these scenes and could use a fresh perspective."