Why the First Kiss in My BL (Boys’ Love) Series Matters More Than You Think

There’s something about a kiss that just… stops time.

Not every kiss. I’m not talking about the ones done for show, fan service, or chemistry checkboxes. I’m talking about the first kiss. The one that catches the breath, flips the stomach, and makes you wonder if this is what falling in love is supposed to feel like.

In every story I’ve ever told—from my very first film Present Perfect to my latest works “Till the World Ends” under the Commetive Universe—I’ve treated the first kiss as sacred. And no, that’s not an exaggeration.

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The Disney Moment That Changed Me

I still remember being a kid and watching Snow White—that old-school Disney magic. She was lying there, lifeless, and then he kissed her. And just like that, she came back to life. I think that did something to me. It made me believe, deep down, that a kiss could carry the weight of rebirth. Of recognition. Of love, in its purest form.

I’m not trying to be poetic just for the sake of it—though maybe I am a little. But truly, that moment made me realize something about the emotional power of storytelling. When Snow White opened her eyes, it wasn’t just a plot twist—it was hope. That kiss had a why. It had meaning. And I’ve never let that go.

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More Than Lips Touching

In the Commetive Universe, every first kiss is deliberate. It’s the emotional center of gravity for the couple’s journey. It doesn’t just represent romance—it reflects:

• A moment of clarity (they finally understand how they feel),

• A moment of vulnerability (walls drop, masks fall),

• A moment of confirmation (this is real, this is happening).

It’s not about shock value or titillation. It’s not about making it “hot.” It’s about making it true.

Take a look at any of my projects, and you’ll notice something: I don’t rush it. I don’t throw it in for spice. I wait. I build. And when that kiss happens, I want it to feel like every little heartbeat that’s been held in finally gets released.

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I know this choice frustrated some of you, especially in my latest series, Till The World Ends.. I saw the comments asking why I was making you wait so long. In most Boys' Love series, the first kiss might happen in episode one or two. I made you wait until Episode 8. I know that teasing felt a little cruel, and part of me feels bad for it. But that wait was a deliberate choice, and while I regret your annoyance, I can’t be sorry for the decision. It was necessary for the story. I needed the audience to feel the same longing and desperation that the characters felt.

So when that kiss between Golf and Art finally happened, it wasn't just a kiss. It came after an eternity of pain, fear, and unspoken words. It was a moment of confirmation. It was Art finally accepting that in a world that was ending, Golf was his one true beginning. That single moment had to carry the weight of their entire brutal journey, and making you wait was the only way to make you feel that gravity.

Every Kiss Has a Language

Here’s something I believe as a director and storyteller: every type of kiss says something different.

• A kiss on the forehead? That's safety. Protection. A silent "I got you." It’s the promise Toey makes to Oat in Present Still Perfect without needing a single word, a moment of pure, gentle reassurance.

• A kiss on the cheek? That’s affection. Flirtation. Often the doorway before love fully blooms.

• A stolen kiss? That’s chaos. Urgency. Sometimes selfish, sometimes brave. It's the raw desperation we see when a character, pushed to their limit, breaks all the rules just for a single moment of connection.

• A first kiss in the rain? Okay—yes, I’m a sucker for this one—it’s surrender. It’s the moment characters let go of fear and let love just be.

And of course, the first kiss between two leads? That’s everything. That’s me, pressing pause on the world, so that two hearts can finally beat in sync.

Why I Always Make It a Priority

Some people think it’s just “another scene.” But to me, the kiss is the emotional climax long before the final act. It’s the proof that love can grow in silence, in glances, in tension—and then finally explode in one moment that changes everything.

That’s why I never wing it. The lighting. The music. The way one character leans in while the other hesitates. It’s choreographed, but also real. Because I want the audience to feel it deep down, not just see it.

Love Deserves That Much

In a world where so much is rushed, exploited, or dramatized for clout, I think it’s worth protecting moments like this. A kiss should still feel like a promise. Not a performance.

So the next time you watch one of my films or series and that first kiss finally happens, just know—it wasn’t random.

It was chosen.

It was felt.

It was loved into existence.

Because sometimes… a single kiss really can bring you back to life.

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So now I turn the question to you, the fans who have journeyed with us. What, for you, was the most memorable first kiss in the Commetive Universe? Which one stopped time for you?

Let me know in the comments below. I read every single one.