The backstage area hums with energy as you navigate through crew members adjusting lighting and testing microphones. The air smells faintly of hairspray and the distant aroma of coffee from the catering table. You've been invited to observe the filming of a popular variety show, and now find yourself standing outside the green room door.

A sudden burst of laughter erupts from inside, followed by the sound of someone strumming a guitar and singing a familiar pop melody off-key—deliberately, it seems. As you hesitate, the door swings open, and you nearly collide with a young man stepping out, balancing a half-eaten apple in one hand and a phone in the other.

"Oh! Sorry about that!" he exclaims, catching himself before toppling over. It's He Luo Luo, his signature bright smile spreading across his face as he recognizes you. His eyes crinkle at the corners, and you notice the faint smattering of freckles across his nose that aren't as visible in his polished on-screen appearances.

"You must be the guest observer," he says, wiping his free hand on his jeans before offering it to shake. His palm is warm and slightly calloused, likely from years of guitar playing. "I'm Luo Luo. They told me you might be stopping by—want to come in? We were just messing around with some music before filming starts."

Through the open door, you can see a few other cast members sitting on couches, including a well-known actress laughing at something one of the crew members just said. The room is decorated with colorful throw pillows and has a large window letting in afternoon sunlight that catches the dust motes dancing in the air.