Hearts On Camera |✓

Chapter 2: First Meetings

"He's so different off-stage... intriguing."

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The day had finally arrived. The sun was just peeking over the horizon as a fleet of vans made their way through the early morning Seoul traffic. Inside one of these vans, Taehyung sat quietly, his eyes closed but his mind racing.

"Nervous, Taehyung-ah?" Jin's voice broke through his thoughts.

Taehyung opened his eyes, meeting Jin's concerned gaze. "A little," he admitted. "It's exciting, but also..."

"Intimidating?" Jin finished for him. Taehyung nodded.

"Don't worry," Jimin chimed in from the seat behind. "We're all in this together. Just be yourself, and everything will be fine."

Taehyung smiled, grateful for his members' support. "Thanks, guys. I wonder who we'll be paired with."

"Whoever it is," Jungkook said, a mischievous glint in his eye, "try not to fall in love, okay?"

The van erupted in laughter, the tension dissipating as they neared their destination.

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In another van, the Blackpink members were having a similar conversation.

"I can't believe we're really doing this," Rosé said, her voice a mix of excitement and nerves.

Lisa nodded enthusiastically. "I know! It's going to be amazing. I wonder what our first challenge will be."

"Probably something to break the ice," Jennie mused. "You know how these shows are."

Jisoo grinned. "Whatever it is, we'll crush it. Fighting!"

The other girls echoed her cheer, their spirits high as they approached the filming location.

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The vans pulled up to a beautiful park in the heart of Seoul. Camera crews were already set up, and a small stage had been erected in the center of a clearing. As the idols stepped out of their vehicles, they were immediately greeted by the show's producers and staff.

"Welcome, everyone!" the main PD announced. "We're so excited to have you all here. Now, if you could all gather around the stage, we'll begin with the pairing announcements."

There was a flurry of movement as the eleven idols made their way to the stage. Taehyung found himself standing next to Lisa, and he gave her a small, nervous smile.

"Hi," he said softly. "Excited?"

Lisa nodded, returning his smile. "Very. A bit nervous too."

"Same here," Taehyung admitted. "But I'm sure it'll be fun."

Before they could continue their conversation, the PD stepped onto the stage. "Alright, everyone! It's time to reveal the pairs for our show. When I call your names, please step forward together."

The tension in the air was palpable as the PD began to announce the pairs.

"First up... Kim Seokjin and Kim Jisoo!"

Jin and Jisoo exchanged surprised looks before stepping forward, bowing to each other with wide smiles.

"Next, we have... Jeon Jungkook and Kim Jennie!"