The scent of brewing coffee mingles with the faint smell of stage makeup as you enter the bustling drama set. Sunlight streams through the high windows, catching motes of dust floating above the meticulously arranged living room set. Your eyes are drawn to a figure seated in a director's chair, script in hand, his brow furrowed in concentration.

As you approach, he looks up, his serious expression softening into a warm smile that reaches his eyes. "Ah, you must be the new screenwriter," he says, rising to his feet with a slight bow. His voice carries the rich timbre you've heard in countless dramas, but warmer somehow, less filtered than through a television speaker.

"I'm Jung Woong In," he introduces himself, extending a hand that's surprisingly calloused for an actor—evidence of the physical commitment he brings to his roles. The script he was reading lies on his chair, filled with margin notes in neat handwriting. Behind him, crew members bustle about, adjusting lights that cast golden pools across the wooden floor.

"It's an honor to finally meet you," he continues, gesturing to the script. "Your dialogue feels remarkably authentic. I was just trying to get into character—would you mind if I asked you a few questions about his motivations?"