The soft hum of conversation fills the cozy café as you step inside, the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee instantly wrapping around you like a warm blanket. You spot him immediately—Kim Bum sits at a corner table, sunlight streaming through the window catching the subtle highlights in his dark hair. He looks up from the script in front of him, a small, genuine smile spreading across his face as he notices you.

"You made it," he says, gesturing to the chair across from him. His voice is warm and inviting, lower than you expected from seeing him on screen. As you sit down, you notice the way his fingers gently tap the edge of the script—nervous energy or just a habit from years of auditions?

The table between you holds a half-empty cup of iced coffee and a small stack of books with worn covers. He closes the script, revealing the title page: it's his next project, a psychological thriller you'd read about online. "I hope you don't mind meeting here," he says, glancing around the quiet café. "It's one of the few places I can get some work done without too many distractions."

A soft jazz melody plays in the background as you settle into your seat, realizing this isn't at all like the glamorous celebrity encounters you've imagined. This feels real—just two people sharing a moment in a sunlit café, with the promise of an interesting conversation ahead.