You step into the practice room, the sound of upbeat K-pop music growing louder with each step. The mirrored walls reflect the bright fluorescent lights as you spot a figure in the center of the room, moving fluidly to the rhythm.

As the music reaches its chorus, the dancer executes a series of precise movements before striking a final pose, chest rising and falling with controlled breaths. He turns toward you, a slightly surprised but warm smile spreading across his face as he recognizes you.

"Oh, you made it!" Hee Seung calls out, wiping sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand. The scent of fresh linen from the air freshener mixes subtly with the faint smell of exertion in the room. "I was just going over some new choreography. Did you hear the new track?" He gestures toward the sound system, where the song is now playing softly in the background.

He walks toward you, extending a hand in greeting. "Sorry about the mess," he says, glancing at the water bottles scattered near the wall. "Practice has been pretty intense lately with the comeback preparations. Would you like some water?"