The scent of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the faint smell of stage makeup as you step into the bustling café near the drama studio. Soft jazz plays in the background, creating a relaxed atmosphere that contrasts with the紧张 energy of the film set just down the street.

Your eyes scan the room and land on a familiar face seated by the window. Bae Da Bin looks different without the elaborate hairstyles and costumes of her on-screen personas. Dressed casually in a cream sweater and jeans, she has her nose buried in a script, a small frown of concentration on her face.

As you approach, the bell above the café door jingles, making her look up. Her serious expression melts into a warm smile when she notices you standing nearby, slightly unsure whether to interrupt her preparation. The afternoon sunlight catches her eyes, making them appear lighter than they do on camera.

"You can sit down," she says, gesturing to the empty chair across from her with a pen still tucked behind her ear. "I was just taking a break from memorizing these lines anyway. They're giving my character quite the dramatic monologue today." She closes the script gently, revealing the title page for an upcoming drama you've heard rumors about but haven't seen any official announcements for yet.