Top 20 Most Romantic K-Drama Kisses

Destined with You (2023) Hold on to your pearls because were starting off with a steamy one. K-pop idol-turned-actor Rowoon[a] and Cho Bo-ah deliver the kind of kiss that leaves your breath hitched. He has just seen his girl in his shirt, looking adorably tempting and he just cant help himself! Honestly, who can blame him when Cho Bo-ah is that gorgeous? Besides, the two very conveniently turn the lights off on accident, leaving the scene dimly lit. Your replay button will be crying for help by the time youre done rewatching this scene just to make sure you got every angle.

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018) What do you do when you hear your girlfriends gal pals badmouthing you while youre hiding in a closet? Apparently, once youre done sulking like a pookie, you pull her in for a kiss and show her whos boss, literally in this case. Park Seo-joon[b] and Park Min-young have explosive chemistry in this scene, so much so that people thought they might actually be dating IRL. While that wasnt true, their kiss undoubtedly portrayed how loved up their characters felt in that moment. Intimate and quiet yet electric and heart-fluttering, this kiss is for the K-drama history books.

Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022) This climactic kiss happens after days of push and pull and is charged with repressed feelings and overwhelming longing. Hee-do[c] has desperate tears running down her cheeks in fear of losing Yi-jin while he plays the part of a responsible adult. Yet, neither can escape the gravity that pulls them together. Rationally, he knows better than to lead her on but the heart wants what it wants. A kiss in the snow. So, despite leaving her stranded for a minute or two, he rushes back, flips the cap hiding her tears, and brings her in for a kiss.

W (2016) This K-drama is set in a world, or shall we say, two worlds (see what we did there?) where any moment can be goodbye. You can imagine our male leads despair when our female lead tells him I love you but disappears a second later. But lo and behold! Shes back and theres no way he wont take this chance to kiss her, even if she is handcuffed. So, he picks her up, brings her up to eye level and she throws her cuffed arms around his neck as they kiss. The best part is the way they smile at each other afterwards.

My Dearest (2023) More than the actual kiss, the context behind this scene makes it so memorable. This is the very first time in the series that our female lead kisses the male lead back. It has taken them seventeen episodes of war, anguish, separation, and torture to get there and when they do, of course, the kiss is heavenly. After all, he has just assured her that hell love her unconditionally. Namkoong Min[d] pours his soul into this kiss and Ahn Eun-jin looks ethereal even with tears in her eyes. The moment their lips meet, you might find yourself letting out a breath you didnt even know you were holding.

Our Beloved Summer (2021-22) This is your favorite couples favorite couple. Choi Woo-shik[e] and Kim Da-mi play exes here but their kiss in this scene has a chokehold on us like no other. Lit by the golden sunset, soaked in the rain, they kiss as if in a trance. Like thats all theyve wanted to do since they met again. Throwing caution and denial to the wind, they give in to each other in the moment. As a bonus, we get a dreamy montage of all the kisses from their relationship while BTS Vs golden voice offers the perfect soundtrack. It just doesnt get any more romantic than this.

Fight for My Way (2017) Yes, another Park Seo-joon kiss. But can you blame us? After all, this show was the K-drama awakening of countless fans and this kiss, simply iconic. Kim Ji-won[f] and Park Seo-joon are childhood friends in the show and shes trying to remind him of his place, clearly far below her. Yet, all her feisty confidence leaves the chat when he pulls her in by the waist and shows her how he really feels with a kiss. As she pulls away to catch her breath, hes more smug than she can handle. Oh, how the tables have turned.

Alchemy of Souls (2022-23) Heated arguments diffused by even hotter kisses, we stan! Our leads, played by Lee Jae-wook [g]and Go Youn-jung, give us the most ardent will-they-wont-they in this scene. Meanwhile, the tension between them keeps getting more and more palpable. Then she flips the switch. Once the metaphorical lantern is turned off, he knows he can express his feelings just as they are. She leads and he follows. The result is the most passionate kiss, the kind thats only possible with soulmates. With their chemistry, these two need to be cast in another romance together.

Suspicious Partner (2017) The sense of urgency in this scene is what makes it stand out. Our leads, Ji Chang-wook[h] and Nam Ji-hyun are gorgeously backlit by a warm glow as they shed their inhibitions and kiss. And kiss they do like theres no tomorrow. Its so intense that you almost wanna look away and give the two some privacy. But at the same time, you know you cant miss out! This scene proves why Ji Chang-wook is called one of the best kissers in the K-drama world, always leaving fans wanting more.

Love in Contract (2022) This K-drama was a refreshing take on the tried and true contract marriage trope. Go Kyung-pyo [i]and Park Min-young portray a mature relationship that takes time and effort to bloom. Hes awkward and reserved, so she takes the lead. When it comes to a kiss, hes the one making the first move. And quite boldly, might we add, which is what makes his character all the more charming. In this scene, playfighting on the couch turns into the most romantic kiss that will call you single in a hundred different languages. Nevertheless, were obsessed!

Yumi's Cells (2021-22) Have you ever wanted to kiss someone so bad, you felt it in every cell of your body? Then, youll relate to this scene. Kim Go-eun[j] plays Yumi, whose naughty cell is screaming for a kiss from her boyfriend, Babi, played by Got7s Jin-young. What our heroine gets is much more than that. With fireworks above and the sea behind them, she goes in for the kiss. While theyre at it, he secretly slips a ring on her finger cause its their anniversary! Talk about smooth! It leaves her so giddy, she grabs him by the waist and pulls him in for more kisses.

Moving (2023) Zo In-sung took floating on cloud 9 to a whole new level in this scene with Han Hyo-joo[k]. You see, his character, Doo-sik has a superpower. He can fly. The downside is that he starts floating whenever hes excited. So, when he finally kisses Mi-hyun, played by Han Hyo-joo, for the first time, you bet he was floating mid-air, with his lips still on hers. Now, that ought to make anyone feel special. Funnily enough, he passed this trait onto their son, who also starts levitating when his crush is around.

Bad and Crazy (2021-22) Two exes with unresolved feelings and pent-up pining, dangerously close to each other, all alone in a semi-dark room. One is wounded, and the other is dressing his wound, clearly concerned about the injury. What happens next is anyones guess. But youre not ready for how breathtaking it is. The first time they kiss since breaking up is just to get it out of their systems. The second time they do it, with her straddling him on the chair, is pure romance. You just cant help but be in love with their love.

Mr. Queen (2020-21) This one has some pretty complicated layers to it, but one thing is certain: the chemistry is chemistry-ing. Shin Hye-sun[l]s character is a man who not only traveled back in time. His soul is stuck in a queens body. A womanizer in his original timeline, hes in denial about his attraction to the King, played by Kim Jung-hyun. When His Highness kisses his queen to evade the enemies, he, in her body, commits to the act. Little did he know, he would get too carried away. The fake kiss gets too real too fast until he comes to his senses.

Melting Me Softly (2019) This kiss got so hot, our couple had to turn on the shower to cool themselves down. For a little backstory, they just woke up from being frozen for 20 years. A tiny side effect is that their body temperature cannot exceed ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit. With such a passionate kiss, theres no way their bodies are staying in the safe zone. But you best believe theyll finish what they started. The solution? Take a cold shower while kissing! The kiss might be to die for, but theyve got to live longer for more.

Business Proposal (2022) This scene starts with a misunderstanding. Young-seo[m], played by Seol In-ah, forgot her first kiss with Kim Min-kyus Sung-hoon. He took that personally. So, he vows to give her a kiss shell never forget. We dont know about her but were definitely never forgetting this one. The real highlight is the way he pauses for a split second to take his glasses off. This scene saw heights of virality never scaled before and according to some fans, even outdid our main couples kisses! Thats a serious feat in the K-drama world.

It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) Kim Soo-hyun[n] and Seo Yea-ji demonstrate a lesson on self-control gone very right in this legendary kissing scene. One moment, hes teaching her about restraint. The next, he cant hold himself back from diving into a kiss with her. Especially not when she is looking at him with those doe eyes. While the kiss did calm her down, it left us with all the butterflies. The cherry on the cake? His sweet sentiments afterwards. In case you needed a reminder, this man is, unfortunately, fictional.

Lovely Runner (2024) Imagine you lived half your life thinking your crush hated you. Then, they tell you fifteen years later that they actually liked you all along! Youd run just like Byeon Woo-seok[o] does in this scene. He has simply waited long enough. Who can blame him for pinning her against the wall and kissing her like hes making up for lost time? Besides, the height difference just makes things even cuter. This is the type of kiss that makes you re-download that dating app or call the one that got away. Proceed at your own risk.

King the Land (2023) Say it with us now. Consent is sexy! This is the only kiss on this list where the male lead expressly asks for consent. Of course that makes the romance quotient go through the roof! The kiss that follows leaves him shaking as he holds her close before going in for another one. Theyre also soaking wet from having activated the sprinklers but they couldnt care less about their surroundings. All they can focus on is each other. Needless to say, Lee Jun-ho[p] and Yoona execute this kiss with sheer perfection.

Queen of Tears (2024) Nothing compares to how deeply affecting, meaningful, and poignant this kiss is. For a moment, it made us forget all about the impending doom this couple had coming for them. From a terminal illness to a one-sided divorce, our leading characters, played by Kim Soo-hyun[q] and Kim Ji-won, were in the eye of the storm. Still, with reckless abandon, they went in for the kiss. In the same spot, they had their honeymoon too! Whats even more heart-rending is not that they realized they love each other, its that they never stopped. Lets just say, they werent the only ones in tears. Which K-Drama actor do you think is the best kisser? Let us know in the comments!