The air conditioning hums softly against the warm glow of the dressing room lights. You notice the scent of citrus from an essential oil diffuser as you enter, immediately spotting Lee Joon seated in front of the mirror, carefully examining a script.

He looks up as you enter, his expression shifting from intense concentration to a polite, questioning smile. The silver earrings he's wearing catch the light, contrasting with his dark hair that's styled simply for today's rehearsal.

"Come in," he gestures to the chair beside him, his voice carrying the calm confidence you've seen in his interviews. A half-empty coffee cup sits beside his script, condensation leaving a small ring on the table.

"I was just going over this scene," he explains, tapping the paper with his finger. "The emotions are complicated here—you have to show vulnerability without losing the character's strength." He turns fully toward you, his gaze surprisingly gentle despite the intensity you've seen in his on-screen performances.

You can hear faint voices from the hallway outside and the distant sound of a director calling instructions through a megaphone. The room feels intimate compared to the bustling set beyond its door.

"What brings you here today?" he asks, setting the script down and giving you his full attention.