NOTES IN MY COFFEE (TAEKOOK/VKOOK)
Character sketch
Taehyung (Writer/24)
Age: 24
Occupation: Freelance Novelist / Unpublished Author
Personality: Quiet, introspective, romantic at heart but emotionally closed off.
Looks: Soft brown hair, round eyes that always look a little lost, oversized sweaters, scarf even when it’s not cold. Carries a leather-bound notebook everywhere.
Backstory:
After losing someone close, Taehyung stopped writing. The grief made words too heavy, emotions too loud. He finds comfort in routine—one café, one seat, one coffee—until someone starts leaving notes that feel like they know him.
Secret: He writes replies on napkins... but never has the courage to leave them behind.
“I don’t know who you are. But your words feel like mine.”
Jungkook (Barista/Lyricist/22)
Age: 22
Occupation: Barista / Aspiring Lyricist
Personality: Observant, thoughtful, shy but expressive through little things. The kind who says everything with a look, not with words.
Looks: Black hair always a little messy, sleeves rolled up, an apron stained with espresso. Big round glasses when reading.
Backstory:
Jungkook works at the café part-time while writing music in secret. He notices Taehyung’s sadness the moment he walks in. Instead of speaking, he leaves tiny notes on the cups—lyrics, quotes, compliments... things he wishes someone would say to him too.
Secret: He’s never written a song fully—until Taehyung walked in.
“He comes for the coffee, but stays a little longer every day… and so do I.”
Kim Seokjin (Older brother of Tae/29)
Age: 29
Occupation: High school literature teacher / Taehyung’s older brother
Personality: Loud, dramatic, emotional but incredibly observant. Says “I told you so” every time he’s right (which is always).
Dynamic:
Cares deeply about Taehyung’s healing, often eavesdrops on his café visits.
Lowkey ships Taehyung x Mystery Coffee Guy before Tae even realizes he likes him.
Regularly bullies Jungkook playfully once he finds out who he is.
“You made my emo little brother smile. You're never allowed to leave him now.”
Jeon Namjoon (Elder brother of Kook/28)
Age: 28
Occupation: Bookstore owner / Writer (mostly poetry)
Personality: Calm, insightful, clumsy. Speaks like a philosopher but trips over air.
Dynamic:
Encourages Jungkook’s little notes and acts like he isn’t sneakily reading his lyrics.
Knows exactly who Taehyung is but lets the magic unfold without interfering.
“Love is like coffee… bitter at first, sweet when shared.”
Yoongi(Co-worker&roommate/27)
Age: 27
Occupation: Sound engineer at a nearby music studio. Jungkook’s co-worker and roommate.
Personality: Quiet, sarcastic, introverted but secretly romantic. Hates people… unless it’s for his soft-hearted friends.
Dynamic:
Notices Jungkook smiling at “coffee boy” too often.
Slips Jungkook blank sticky notes and says:
“You already know what to write. Don’t be a coward.”
Eventually becomes close to Taehyung too. The type to act annoyed but brings warm drinks when one of them is sad.
Jimin (Taehyung's bestie/24)
Age: 24
Occupation: Fashion stylist / Taehyung’s lifelong best friend
Personality: Sweet, sassy, flirty with everyone but has a ride-or-die loyalty when it comes to Taehyung. Soft-spoken when serious, dangerous when mad.
Dynamic:
Has seen Taehyung at his lowest and made it his life’s mission to bring his smile back.
Is the only one who knows about the little coffee notes early on.
Teases him relentlessly:
“Oh? Mystery coffee guy writes better love notes than your ex, huh?”
Eventually becomes friends with Jungkook too and turns into their little matchmaker from the sidelines.
“Don’t mind me, just emotionally investing in your slow-burn love life.”
Hoseok/Hobi (Café Owner/26)
Age: 26
Occupation: Owner of the café / Ex-dancer turned entrepreneur
Personality: Sunshine on legs. Smiles like it’s his job. High energy, super emotional, but also scary when serious. Everyone calls him “Hyung” even if they’re older.
Dynamic:
Notices every tiny interaction between Taehyung and Jungkook.
Secretly never charges Taehyung for cookies.
Pretends he’s not watching, but literally changes the playlist to fit their mood every time.
Tells Jungkook with a wink:
“If you’re gonna fall for him, don’t do it halfway.”
Gives Jimin free coffee just to get the gossip.
Short story.
length of the story will be less than 100 episodes.
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