The decidedly chaste world of Korean broadcast means that skinship is mostly kept to parent-friendly levels, but a look at the sexiest K-drama kisses of all time will prove that the Korean men know what they are doing in the boudoir—and out of it. In the backroom of an artist’s workshop. Or in a deserted coffee shop. Basically, everywhere. Need proof? Here are all the K-drama kisses that will have your heart melting:
What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim (2018)
After a decade of battling will-they-won’t-they sexual tension, Vice Chairman Lee YoungJoon (Park SeoJoon) finally overcame his unresolved childhood trauma and made his passion for his tireless secretary Kim MiSo (Park MinYoung) known with a scene-stealing kiss that will get your heart racing.
Her Private Life (2019)
Park MinYoung, who holds dibs on the hottest men in K-dramaland, unsurprisingly moved on from heartthrob Park SeoJoon and into the arms of brooding artist Kim JaeWook in her next drama that is now known for its steamy backroom kiss as the duo refuse to let a delivery guy come interrupt their soaring moment of passion.
Nevertheless (2021)
The butterfly tattoo inked onto Song Kang’s neck may well have been a premonition for the butterflies that would start flying once he engaged in a heart-racing love affair with his classmate, Han SoHee.
Business Proposal (2022)
With two dreamboats Ahn HyoSeop and Kim MinKyu competing for your attention, the show has double the fun to delve into. On the one hand, you have Ahn HyoSeop and Kim SeJeong finally getting down to business with a sultry night that proves women like it on top, and on the other, there’s Kim MinKyu taking off his glasses and grabbing his neighbour for a passionate kiss that has now become internet canon.
Vincenzo (2021)
Nice guys might finish last but it’s easy to understand why when the bad ones look like rogue mafia lawyer Vincenzo Cassano (played by Song JoongKi). Over the quest of dismantling an evil conglomerate, he will find himself growing unwittingly closer to fiery lawyer Hong ChaYoung (played by Jeon YeoBeen) and sneaking back in from his exile to steal a kiss or two from her at art galleries.
It’s Okay To Not Be Okay (2020)
The road to emotional catharsis is messy, but for children’s book author Ko MumYeong (played by Seo YeJi) and a psychiatric ward caretaker Moon GangTae (played by Kim SooHyun), this unwilling friendship has its benefits—in the form of a birthday kiss or two.
Strong Girl BongSoon (2016)
Love triangles are a dime a dozen in the world of K-dramas, but superpowered bodyguard Do BongSoon (played by Park BoYoung) has zero headspace for her first crush once her boss locks lips with her on a piano.
Crash Landing On You (2019)
Divided by countries and united by their passion for one another, a freak paragliding accident and scheming military officials cannot get in the way of heiress Yoon SeRi and Captain Ri JeongHyeok (played by real-life couple Son YeJin and Hyun Bin) from celebrating their narrow escape from death with a celebratory kiss.
Coffee Prince (2008)
After wrestling with his emotions for the tomboy barista Go Eun Chan (played by Yoon EunHye), a late-night outburst finally prompts Choi HanKyul (played by Gong Yoo) into casting his inhibitions away and letting his passion flow with a scintillating liplock.
Healer (2014)
Escaping a life-and-death situation in an elevator gone rogue can be exhilarating but the mysterious night courier known as Healer (played by Ji ChangWook) manages to get the adrenaline flowing in an entirely different way when he pulls in intrepid reporter Chae YoungShin (played by Park MinYoung) for a blindfolded kiss.
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