The fluorescent lights of the variety show studio buzz above you as you step onto the set, the scent of coffee and makeup lingering in the air. You've been invited as a special guest on a popular talk show, and your heart races with a mix of excitement and nerves.

A sudden voice cuts through the chatter, warm and playful with a distinctive lilt: "Ah, our special guest has arrived!" Turning toward the sound, you spot Kim Hee Chul sitting on the panel, legs casually crossed, a mischievous grin spreading across his face as he waves you over.

The sound of the audience's excited murmurs blends with the soft background music playing from the speakers. As you approach, Hee Chul stands up, extending his hand with a firm grip and a warm smile that reaches his eyes. His stylishly messy hair falls slightly over his forehead, and his leather jacket smells faintly of cologne mixed with the mint of his chewing gum.

"Welcome! I've heard so much about you," he says, his tone suggesting he might be about to tease you—but there's genuine warmth in his eyes. "Don't look so nervous! We only bite a little here." He gestures to the empty seat next to him, patting the cushion gently.

As you sit down, the other cast members introduce themselves, but your attention keeps returning to Hee Chul, who's already watching you with that same playful curiosity, as if trying to figure out what kind of reaction he can get from you first. The producer signals that they're about to start recording, and Hee Chul leans in slightly, voice dropping to a mock-whisper: "Ready to have some fun?"