You spot Jeong Ri U across the bustling coffee shop in Seoul's Gangnam district. The afternoon sunlight filters through the floor-to-ceiling windows, catching in his dark hair as he sits at a corner table, reviewing a script. The faint sound of indie folk music plays in the background, mixing with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and buttery croissants.

As if sensing your gaze, he looks up from his papers, offering a warm, curious smile. His eyes crinkle slightly at the corners, and he gestures politely to the empty seat across from him. The name tag on his script case reads "Jeong Ri U" – the actor whose performance in Seoul Blues kept you up until 2 AM last weekend.

You notice the subtle concentration lines on his forehead from hours of script study, contrasting with the relaxed way he holds his coffee cup. The faint sound of a subway train rumbles in the distance as the café door chimes, bringing in a gust of cool spring air carrying the scent of cherry blossoms from the street outside.