We all love a fantastic K-Drama kiss scene! Filled with tension, fluttering hearts, and sometimes unexpected scenarios, K-Dramas have a remarkable way of telling love stories that are irresistible and desirable all at once.
While we love it when a male lead takes charge and woos over the heroine, sometimes we need to shake things up and evoke some change too. Have you ever wondered which female leads took the reigns and initiated the first kiss? While there are many memorable situations from series like Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha and Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryoung, this list of intense kiss scene compilations is one you simply won’t want to miss.
Melo Movie – Park Bo Young and Choi Woo Shik
Many were surprised to see Park Bo Young’s character Mu Bee take the lead and initiate the first kiss with Ko Gyeom, played by Choi Woo Shik, in Melo Movie. The hit drama follows a romantic and nostalgic love story but Park Bo Young’s character is bold and brash. Ko Gyeom doesn’t give up on the closed-off Mu Bee and shows his endearing heart. It gives Mu Bee the courage to strike first and kiss Ko Gyeom under the dim street light on a winter’s night. It was a pleasant surprise to see this 2025 hit drama starting off strong with an empowered female lead. Will more women be taking romance into their own hands in the future?
Friendly Rivalry – Lee Hyeri and Chung Soo Bin
Although this is between two girls, it definitely counts! Things got steamy between both Hyeri and Chung Soo Bin’s characters Jae Yi and Seul Gi in Friendly Rivalry. As Seul Gi continues to draw suspicions and question Jae Yi’s unclear intentions, they undergo a lot of pushing and pulling between episodes. Then, the two bathe together, sharing a deep conversation, and Jae Yi strokes Seul Gi’s lips before initiating a kiss- making for a sensational moment. The scene set the internet ablaze for its LGBTQIA+ forward content and was quite the buzz for some time.
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Do You Like Brahms? – Park Eun Bin and Kim Min Jae
Another melodrama doesn’t hesitate to let the ladies take control of their lives and romantic situations too. Park Eun Bin’s character, the sweet-hearted Chae Song Ah in Do You Like Brahms?, has one of the more charming and cutest kiss scenes as she is seen enjoying ice cream with Park Joon Young (Kim Min Jae) in the park. In the most romantic summer fashion, the two bicker adorably leading to Park Joon Young spilling his ice cream and Chae Song Ah leaning in for a gentle and loving kiss. It was simple but a powerful move on her part. Now you can see more of Park Eun Bin’s delicate performance in the new Disney series Hyper Knife releasing on Disney Plus on March 19th.
Hotel Del Luna – IU and Yeo Jin Goo
Who knew a horror scene could be the perfect plot device for a first kiss! IU plays the role of Jang Man Wol in Hotel Del Luna, a proprietor of a supernatural hotel that she is bound to by sin. After hiring the new manager Goo Chan Seong, played by Yeo Jin Goo, the two encounter an evil spirit hidden in a wardrobe. In an attempt to save him, Jang Man Wol has no choice but to grab Goo Chan Seong by the cheeks and kiss him deeply to make him lose all senses and fear. Was it truly just to save his life or was there a deeper meaning behind the passionate kiss? If you enjoy complex plots or are a fan of IU, her latest Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines with Park Bo Gum will surely be a hit! Read more about the exciting new series here.
Happiness – Han Hyo Joo and Park Hyung Sik
With a unique plot and driven romance, Han Hyo Joo and Park Hyung Sik share quite an interesting kiss. The apocalyptic thriller Happiness takes place in a time when infectious diseases have become the new norm. Yoon Sae Bom Jung Yi Hyun is resisting and fighting the virus as he grasps his last bit of humanity. Yoon Sae Bom comes to comfort him and let him know that she will be with him now and in the future. As she stares at his blood-stained face she kisses him and you can see his eyes glimmer as he regains consciousness. You can see more of Han Hyo Joo’s phenomenal acting in the Japanese Netflix drama ‘Romantics Anonymous starring Shun Oguri.
What did you think of the variety of kiss scenes done by some of our favorite female actresses? Is there anyone missing you’d like to add to the list? Share your favorite kiss scene with us down below! Looking for more K-Drama content? Watch Amasian TV on lgchannels.com: Now available on Channel 250 in the U.S. and Channel 263 in Canada or Amasian.tv.
