Hong Seok Cheon Was Taken Aback When A Korean Actor Kissed Him Directly On The Lips
Hong Seok Cheon caught lips with actor Yoo Teo on his YouTube show — and fans are buzzing!
The controversy started when Yoo Teo appeared as a guest. Hong Seok Cheon pointed out Yoo Teo was the first married star on the show — but quickly clarified his wife is actually his best friend.
The fun kicked off when Hong asked Yoo to pick a gem from his treasure box. It read “forehead kiss.”
As Hong moved in for a cheek kiss, Yoo Teo surprised everyone by turning his head and kissing Hong on the lips before running away.
The clip went viral with fans loving how comfortable Hong made his guests feel and praising Yoo Teo’s confidence.
> “he kissed an openly gay man on national tv good for him good for him”
> — @odsmisser
This isn’t Yoo Teo’s first on-screen kiss with a man. Last year, he starred in Love To Hate You.
In the drama, his character Nam Gang Ho accidentally kissed his best friend and manager.
The kiss was accidental and both found it hilarious on screen.
Hong Seok Cheon is known for pushing LGBTQ+ boundaries in Korea. He’s been breaking down walls with his activism and this kiss moment got big attention for challenging Korea’s traditional views on sexuality.
Fans are loving this bold move, with many praising Yoo Teo’s natural confidence and Hong’s welcoming energy.
> “what goes on here”
> — @odsmisser
> “taeyong’s cousin got to kiss teo yoo……”
> — @sufjanstiffens
Hong Seok Cheon and Yoo Teo’s moment is sparking conversations and breaking stigmas in K-ent.
Watch the full clip and more reactions below!