There are certain series that have strongly prevailed in our minds and thus they deserve special recognition. Here are 10 bets K-Drama kiss scenes of this year so far:
1. Cha SungHo (Kim MinGue) & Jin YoungSeo (Seor InA) - “Business Proposal”
While the main couple of the hit drama “Business Proposal” became an ageless fan favorite, the second lead couple successfully gained the attention of the viewers as well. The beginnings of Cha SungHo and Jin YoungSeo’s relationship weren’t as overflowing with romance as it could appear - while the woman fell in love at first sight, the man kept his distance and avoided her at all costs. That’s what actually made the scene even more dramatic and put at ease the exasperated viewers. Jin YoungSeo’s drunk confession was a breaking factor, which made her crush finally realize his feeling and let down his guard.
2. Na HeeDo (Kim TaeRi) & Baek YiJin (Nam JooHyuk) - “Twenty-Five Twenty-One”
Despite the suffering it causes, we all admire the friends-to-lovers concept. Seeing the characters become drawn to each other, has us on the edge of our couches. This applies to the legendary couple of “Twenty-Five Twenty-One”. Though the meetings of the lead couple seem rather innocent at first, due to their honest and trustful bond, the viewers can tell that the two are bound to fall for each other. This becomes a fact when Baek YiJin finally reciprocates Na HeeDo’s kiss in the most magical, snowy scene. What could be more romantic than a passionate kiss on a cold winter night?
3. Kook YeonSu (Kim DaMi) & Choi Woong (Choi WooShik) - “Our Beloved Summer”
“Our Beloved Summer” quickly became a 2022 hit due to the authentic acting of Kim DaMi and Choi WooShik, who perfectly depicted the chemistry between their characters. Kook YeonSu and Choi Woong have been through a bumpy road after their regretful high school breakup. With every episode, we were rooting for a happy ending for this drama couple. The waiting was definitely worth it as we got to see them make up in the most romantic setting - a rainy sunset.
4. Woo YoungWoo (Park EunBin) & Lee JunHo (Kang TaeOh) - “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”
Surely this K-Drama couple is well-known to you as it broke many stereotypes and brought to light an important topic of social perception of autism. The kissing scene especially spoke to the viewer’s hearts, because of its meaningful message. Woo YoungWoo is an autistic lawyer working in the same firm as Lee JunHo - a young, good-looking man. In their intimate moment, the dimmed lights make it unable for the viewers to recognize the woman as a disabled person - in this romantic moment, she is just a person in love, who expresses her feelings. This comes as proof that autistic people are entitled to love as well as anybody else.
5. Mu Deok (Jung SoMin) & Jang Uk (Lee JaeWook) - “Alchemy of Souls”
“Alchemy of Souls” is a fantasy drama, not only because of its plot of special effects but also because of the enchanting sympathy between the leads. Jeong SoMin and Lee JaeWook were widely praised for keeping the drama viewers hooked for every interaction between their characters. They delivered multiple magnificent scenes, but their kiss in the 18th episode struck us in a special way. In the scene, Jang Uk makes Mu Deok choose between punishing him or building their future together. The woman orders her lover to keep the promise, which certainly gives Jang Uk relief, who approached her with a confident kiss.
6. Kim YuMi (Kim GoEun) & Yoo Babi (GOT7’s JinYoung) - “Yumi’s Cells 2”
When mentioning 2022 heartthrob couples it is impossible to omit YumBab (YuMi & Babi). Kim GoEun and Park JinYoung did such a great job that the viewers were completely impressed with the plot. The second season of the drama gave us many headaches but also a lot to reminisce on. In particular, the make-up kiss scene has a superior spot in our hearts. “Yumi’s Cells 2” were shocked by the talent of the actors, who made the moment look absolutely realistic and emotional. Without a doubt, they deserve an oscar!
7. Lee EunSu (Han SoHee) & Han SeonWoo (Park HyungSik) - “Soundtrack #1”
Even though “Soundtrack #1” consists only of 4 episodes, this mini-series gave us more than we could wish for. The friends-to-lovers concept, teenage flashbacks, and artistic and winter background make it an essential point on a binge-watch list of every K-Drama fan. The series proves to be a great tear-jerker, especially with its finale, where the vulnerable and creative confession of the lead female is followed by a burning kiss. The window take makes us feel as if we’re random passers who coincidently spot two lovers in a charming restaurant, which makes it even more extraordinary.
8. Cha MinHo (NCT JaeHyun) & Ma JooAh (Park HyeSu) - “Dear.M”
“Dear.M” is another drama that introduces the concept of friends-to-lovers, though this time in a quite casual, university setting. The two students - Cha MinHo and Ma JooAh - have been friends since they were kids, thus their friendship is very goofy and lighthearted. This changes when the boy starts to realize his true feelings and takes his chance to demonstrate them to the girl. After some unsuccessful approaches, he finally finds the courage to make an honest act and kisses Ma JooAh. “Dear.M” fans were satisfied to see the male character put everything on one card and show where his heart really was.
9. Oh InKyung (Nam JiHyun) & Ha JongHo (Kang Hoon) - “Little Women”
As many assumed, the “Little Women” couple does fit in the category “he fell first but she fell harder”. Since the very start of the series, the fans were quite fond of the relationship of the lead female with her lifelong friend. Ha JongHo is a definite green flag because of his protective and supportive attitude, thus the viewers felt comfort when Oh InKyung finally acknowledged her feelings and shared a long-awaited kiss. This scene was appreciated by the viewers because of the adorable and faithful interaction between the characters.
10. Ahn JaYeong (Red Velvet’s Joy) & Han JiYul (Choo YoungWoo) - “Once Upon a Small Town”
When the viewers of “Once Upon a Small Town” first got to know the independent, bright countryside police officer Ahn JaYeong and a clumsy, cute Seoul veterinarian Han JiYul, everyone instantly they were destined to be couple goals. After his temporary move to the village, the young man is about to return to his big city life. Luckily, as we’re just stepping into a depressing denial of the separation of the HuiDong couple, Han JiYul expresses his interest in the girl. His worries about losing his chance are quickly shut out with a kiss. Ahn JaYoung stole viewers’ hearts because of her bold image, which is also apparent in the intimate scene, where the girl is the one to prompt the kiss. We stan girls taking the initiative! 6 Most Romantic K-Drama Lines From The First Half Of 2022 KDRAMA STORIES|Jul 6, 2022 Which Of These Romantic K-Dramas Has Given You Butterflies So Far This Year? KDRAMA STORIES|Jun 2, 2022 Top 3 Favorite Couples With The Best Chemistry In Dramas Released In The First Half Of 2022 According To Kpopmap Readers KDRAMA STORIES|Aug 10, 2022 16 Best Romantic Comedy K-Dramas To Have On Your Watchlist (2021 Update) KDRAMA STORIES|Jun 16, 2021
