Fourth Generation Idol’s “Kiss” Scenes In A Recent BL Sparks A Heated Debate Online

There has been a rise in the number of idols starring in BLs, including ZEROBASEONE‘s Jiwoong, SF9‘s Zuho, DKZ‘s Jaechan, and former KNK member Park Seoham.

ZEROBASEONE’s Jiwoong SF9’s Zuho in “Starstruck” DKZ’s Jaechan and Park Seoham in “Semantic Error”

Recently, OMEGA X‘s Hangyeom is starring in the BL Jazz For Two.

The poster for “Jazz For Two”

During one of the episodes, the couple had a kiss scene, but fans noticed that it wasn’t as clear, with them either being shown as a blur or a shadow.

After the scene, one OP gained attention after their take on the scene. It isn’t uncommon to see idols starring in BLs and having kiss scenes, but the OP thought that if someone isn’t comfortable or not allowed to be shown kissing another male, then they shouldn’t audition for the role.

honestly this is nothing against jazz for two or the actors on their but in the year of 2024 we shouldn’t be doing any angel and blurry kisses if you can’t do the job then please don’t audition i don’t mean to be harsh but this is genuinely getting so annoying to watch pic.twitter.com/fjEwqWmgJJ

— n (@rvinpeaxe) March 28, 2024

The comment then sparked a debate within the quotes.

Many fans agreed that in 2024, there shouldn’t be any prejudice against this kind of scene, pointing to previous idols who have had passionate kiss scenes throughout their dramas.

If you don't want to kiss then don't do it, but don't go to an audition for a kbl that is required a kissing sence because you want more hype up and fame… and it is looks utter ridiculous by the way. https://t.co/R6rMEYbXnL pic.twitter.com/72LPDtPhrw

— in (@angrybatlol) March 28, 2024

THIS is how you kisspic.twitter.com/PkK4MPrqC9 https://t.co/xmzKZkAsbC

— Nao (@OT7NAOMl) March 28, 2024

While others shared that it wasn’t as deep as others made out.

Along with sharing that BLs didn’t need kiss scenes for effectiveness, others pointed to Hangyeom’s personality and that any decisions were probably out of his control.

If they don’t wanna kiss, then don’t include a kiss scene. It’s really simple https://t.co/yUJ4JAtLr5

— han hyeonjun’s jenni (@zhangqilingsgf) March 28, 2024

not trying to say that i know how hangyeom feels but i also think that if he had the chance to do a full kiss scene, HE WOULD HAVE. he's been very passionate and excited about jazz for two so the fact that these people are shitting on him for decisions he CANNOT make?

— sofia ia (@1224YECHAN) March 29, 2024

“nothing against the actors” and then immediately proceeds to shit on the actors and make ridiculous assumptions about why the scene was filmed a certain way

acting like you can’t watch/enjoy a bl if you can’t see their lips touch in HD is a really gross take by the way https://t.co/XbBiWsIRVA

— Jessie ⩜⃝ (@jessie1323x) March 29, 2024

no sorry but why are there so many people upset over this, they don't HAVE to be intimate at all. it's a bl not some soft corn. a normal kdrama but with dudes. would you be this mad if it were a het couple? i honestly don't think so. this is so entitled and weird of you /gen https://t.co/o90lkhAOzV

— ✮ ????????????????⋆♱ ᵀᴵᴼᵀ ᵈᵉᵇᵘᵗ ᵃᵖʳˡ²² ! (@kyoswumutiot) March 29, 2024

the fact that yall don’t know hangyeom AT ALL is sending me. that man would kiss a boy 100 times to get the scene perfect yall need to sit down fr https://t.co/ZhujrqLD5T

— ace misses JustB (@boytnxdoor) March 29, 2024

why do you gaf? Not every bl drama needs aperfectkiss scene or even one at all? You just want to see them have their faces down their throats don’t you? weirdo https://t.co/GX0e9MSPwJ

— ????????????????????????| #1 Jongho luvr (@ox_playDumB) March 29, 2024

There has definitely been a rise in idols starring in BLs, and the type of storylines and intimacy ranges depending on the OG material, the staff, and much more. Fans think it’s wrong to generalize the genre and expect all actors to follow the same structure to “please” fans.