INT. ROSE'S CAR – DAY]
Rose is driving through the bustling streets of Shanghai, the vibrant city full of life. She adjusts the radio, switching from her playlist to the local station.
Radio Host: (cheerfully) Welcome back, listeners! Today we have some breaking news about the infamous Mafia king, known to control half of Asia!
Interrupting the music, Rose leans in closer, intrigued.
Radio Host: (seriously) This masked figure, marked by the tattoo of an 'L' on his body, is rumored to be more dangerous than ever. Authorities still haven't caught a glimpse of his face, leaving everyone on edge…
Rose's expression changes; she turns off the radio, a shiver running down her spine.
[INT. MUSIC STUDIO IN SOUTH KOREA – LATER]
Two friends, LUI and JUNGKOOK, are sitting in a cluttered studio filled with instruments, mixing boards, and sound equipment. JUNGKOOK, a thoughtful character, watches as LUI, seemingly exhausted, works on a new track.
Jungkook: (concerned) Lui, you need to stop overworking yourself. Your health is important!
Lui: (dismissively) I'm fine, Jungkook. Just a little tired. No big deal.
Jungkook: (sighing) Sometimes I feel like talking to you is pointless. But, Taehyung asked me to keep an eye on you.
Lui: (with a sigh) If it's Taehyung… then I guess I'll try to be healthier.
Jungkook leans back, a hint of mischief in his voice.
Jungkook: Where is he, by the way?
Lui: (stretching) Who?
Jungkook: (grinning) Taehyung! He's in China right now for a collaboration.
Lui's interest piques, a frown forming on his face.
Lui: Oh, really? I hope it's not with anyone troublesome...
Jungkook: (teasingly) You do know he's collaborating with your ex-lover, right?
Silence fills the air as Lui processes this information.
Lui: (steadily) Is that so?
Jungkook: (nudging) I bet Taehyung did that on purpose to mess with your head.
Lui: (frustrated) Why didn't you stop him? I hope he doesn't create any problems…
Jungkook shrugs, rolling his eyes.
Jungkook: I'm busy working on my album. I can't babysit everyone who just ignores good advice.
Lui stands up, pacing with growing concern.
Lui: I'm going to China. I'll bring him back—now.
Jungkook watches him leave, shaking his head.
[INT. ROSE'S OFFICE – SAME DAY]
Back in Shanghai, Rose is animatedly talking to her team. They're buzzing with excitement over the collaboration with the renowned musician, KIM TAEHYUNG (V).
Rose: (beaming) So everyone, it's confirmed! I'm collaborating with Kim Taehyung!
Cheers erupt in the room; excitement palpable.
Team Member 1: Are you serious? The Taehyung?
Rose: (nodding) Yes! He's going to feature in our marketing campaign for "LoveConnect!"
Another team member jumps up, visibly ecstatic.
Team Member 2: This is huge! Do you have any idea what an honor this is?!
Rose smiles, but worried thoughts linger underneath her excitement.
Rose: (calming) Guys, relax. Let's ensure everything goes smoothly.
Team Member 3: We have bodyguards for him, right? The security will be tight?
Rose nods, checking her notes.
Rose: Yes! I've arranged for them to pick him up and take him safely to Kings Hotel.
As the excitement continues, KAI, Rose's partner, joins the conversation, grinning ear to ear.
Kai: (enthusiastically) I'm so happy for you, Rose! It hasn't been long since we launched the app, and now a superstar like him wants to be involved!
Rose brushes her hair behind her ear, a bit humble.
Rose: (shrugging) He's just being nice. Don't read too much into it, okay?
Kai raises an eyebrow, skeptical yet supportive.
Kai: It's not every day someone like Taehyung wants to collab. This could seriously elevate our app's profile.
(A moment of silence falls between them as reality sets in.)
Rose: (softly) It's like a dream come true…
As everyone begins discussing logistics and marketing strategies, Rose's mind wanders. She can't shake the feeling of fate bringing her and Taehyung together, unaware of the intertwined fates with Lui.
[INT. LUI'S CAR – NIGHT]
Lui drives through the city, tension high as the headlights flash past, singular focus on reaching Taehyung before anything goes wrong.
Lui: (muttering) I can't believe he would do this…
As he maneuvers through the streets of Shanghai, a mix of determination and worry fills his heart. He pulls into the parking lot of Kings Hotel, taking a moment to gather himself before stepping out of the car.
Lui: (to himself, resolutely) Just keep him safe.
Meanwhile, back at Rose's office, there's a buzz of strategic discussions, but a shadow of uncertainty looms over Rose as thoughts of her past dig into her consciousness.