He minimized the video player and checked his data balance. He had 2GB left. It was a gamble. If he used it now, he wouldn't be able to video call his girlfriend, Meera, later. But if he didn't watch this episode, he’d have nothing to talk about with the group at the canteen tomorrow.

"Sorry, Meera," he whispered to the empty room. He switched off the Wi-Fi and turned on his mobile data.

Arjun lay there for a moment, the end credits rolling over the upbeat soundtrack. He checked his data balance. 500MB remaining. Enough for a quick voice call.

A loud, jarring buzz cut through the audio. The screen froze on Dong-man’s angry face.

"Are you going to keep following me?" the character asked a group of thugs. The Hindi dialogue was punchy, localized just enough to feel familiar but retaining the Korean setting's exotic flavor.