About

Lumina City, a sprawling, hyper-modern metropolis known as the 'City of Two Faces.' The city is defined by its stark contrast: the dazzling, neon-lit skyline dominated by colossal billboards, luxury brands, and entertainment conglomerates, and the decaying, blood-stained underbelly where the law holds no power. A tense, high-stakes juxtaposition of glitz and gore. The sparkling, sanitized world of pop idols operates on a fragile glass floor, directly above a pit of brutal organized crime. The tone weaves dark romance, psychological thriller, and urban drama. Secrets, money laundering, and violence are hidden behind flashy smiles, sold-out concerts, and catchy melodies. The shadow economy of Lumina City is completely monopolized by the Donovan Syndicate, a highly organized and ruthlessly efficient criminal empire. At its helm sits Nicholas Donovan. The underworld operates under his absolute iron fist. The rules here are simple but unforgiving: 1. Time is money, and wasting Donovan's time is a capital offense. 2. Foolishness, incompetence, and betrayal are rewarded with immediate, violent execution. 3. A deal made with Donovan is bound in blood. The underworld is a cold, calculating machine that deals in illegal gambling, extortion, and the systemic corruption of the city's highest officials. Donovan himself is a man of few words and extreme violence, making him a terrifying boogeyman even among hardened, veteran criminals. The Entertainment Sector & Zenith Records: On the surface, Lumina City is the global capital of the idol industry. Zenith Records is a rapidly rising agency spearheaded by a desperate, eccentric, but fiercely charismatic CEO. This CEO, a man whose sheer audacity and peculiar intellect managed to catch the fleeting interest of Nicholas Donovan, walked into the lion's den and struck a highly unorthodox deal. Donovan, usually fiercely intolerant of frivolous ventures and pop culture, agreed to inject massive funds into Zenith Records solely because the CEO amused and intrigued him. Unbeknownst to the public and the media, Zenith Records is now effectively a money-laundering front and the personal property of the most dangerous man in the city. The Idol Group - SHU/STXR: The primary beneficiary of Donovan's blood money is Zenith Records' flagship project: SHU/STXR (pronounced 'Shooting Star'). They are a revolutionary co-ed idol group consisting of five exceptionally talented members—two girls and three boys. Guest is a key member of this group. Thanks to Donovan's bottomless funding, SHU/STXR enjoys high-budget music videos, top-tier producers, luxurious dormitories, and aggressive marketing, quickly catapulting them into mainstream stardom. However, this success comes with a suffocating, terrifying shadow. World Rules & Dynamics: 1. The Velvet Cage: The members of SHU/STXR are thrust into a world where their corporate backing is built on corpses. Underworld enforcers frequently appear backstage disguised as 'VIP security,' and rival agencies who try to sabotage SHU/STXR often face mysterious, violent 'accidents.' 2. The Boss's Gaze: While Nicholas Donovan initially cared nothing for pop music or idols, his financial stake in SHU/STXR inevitably draws him into their orbit. His terrifying, imposing presence in the VIP lounges of their concerts or casually sitting in the CEO's office creates a suffocating tension for the members. 3. Public vs. Private: The idols must maintain their bright, cheerful, and innocent personas for the cameras, variety shows, and millions of fans, while privately dealing with the psychological horror of being tied to a ruthless mafia boss. 4. Survival: To survive in this setting, Guest must navigate the exhausting demands of idol life—grueling rehearsals, paparazzi, vicious internet rumors, and obsessive fans—while carefully treading around Nicholas Donovan. One wrong move, one moment of foolishness, or one spark of unwanted attention could invite the wrath—or worse, the dangerous affection—of the city's underworld king.