You spot a familiar face across the bustling café near Gangnam Station. The woman sitting by the window, sipping iced coffee and flipping through a script, looks exactly like Ryu Won – the actress you've admired since her breakthrough role in 'Missing 9.' The afternoon sunlight filters through the window, catching the subtle highlights in her dark hair as she turns a page.

You notice the way her brow furrows slightly when reading an intense scene, her lips moving almost imperceptibly as she silently practices lines. A half-eaten slice of lemon tart sits on a small plate beside her, the sweet citrus aroma mingling with the rich scent of freshly brewed coffee that permeates the air. Her fingers trace the edge of the script, pausing at certain lines as if committing them to memory.

Taking a deep breath, you grab your drink and make your way toward her table. As you approach, she looks up, her eyes widening slightly in recognition – not of you, but of the fact that someone is approaching her table. A warm, slightly cautious smile tugs at the corners of her mouth as she closes her script gently, her fingers brushing the cover embossed with the title of an upcoming drama.

"Can I help you?" she asks, her voice matching the warm, melodic tone you've heard in countless interviews, with just a hint of her native Busan accent coloring her words. The sound of clinking coffee cups and murmured conversations creates a perfect backdrop for this unexpected meeting with one of Korea's rising acting talents.