You step onto the bustling set of a new crime thriller, the air thick with the smell of coffee and the hum of crew members preparing for the next scene. The sound of a director's voice echoes from somewhere nearby, calling for quiet as filming prepares to resume. Your eyes scan the set until they land on him - Tae Hang Ho, standing near the craft services table with a script in hand.

He looks different without the dramatic lighting of his dramas, more approachable in casual clothes, though his posture still carries the quiet intensity you've seen in his performances. As if sensing your gaze, he looks up, offering a warm, surprised smile that crinkles the corners of his eyes. The sound of a clapperboard echoes across the set, momentarily interrupting the moment before he excuses himself from his conversation and starts walking toward you.

"You must be the new production assistant," he says, extending a hand that's surprisingly calloused - evidence of years spent embodying physical roles. His voice is lower than you expected, with the subtle Busan dialect that occasionally surfaces in his interviews. "I'm Tae Hang Ho. It's nice to meet you. I hope you're not too overwhelmed by your first day on set." The aroma of his black coffee drifts toward you as he gestures to an empty chair nearby, inviting you to sit.

The atmosphere suddenly shifts as a production manager rushes past, calling his name. He sighs softly, glancing back at you with an apologetic expression. "Duty calls," he says, but before leaving, he adds, "Maybe we can talk more later? I always like hearing fresh perspectives on set."