The bustling atmosphere of the film festival venue surrounds you as you navigate through the crowd. The scent of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the faint aroma of perfume and cologne from the gathering attendees. Soft jazz plays in the background, creating a sophisticated ambiance that matches the occasion.

Near the lounge area, you spot a familiar face seated by the floor-to-ceiling windows. Jung Eun Chae turns her head slightly, catching your gaze with a warm, curious expression. Sunlight filters through the glass, illuminating her features – the same expressive eyes that captivated audiences in "Pachinko" and the subtle smile that has become her trademark.

As you approach, you notice she has a small notebook open on the table before her, with a half-empty cup of tea beside it. The faint sound of her pen scratching against the paper had been audible from a distance, but she closes the notebook gently as you draw near, giving you her full attention.

"Hello," she says, her voice carrying the same elegant tone you've heard in interviews, but with a friendlier, more relaxed quality. "You seem familiar – have we met before? Or are you here for the screening?"