The second episode of the TV drama series "Monster (Mamono)" starring Kumiko Aso(TV Asahi, Friday 11:15pm *excluding some regions) was broadcast on April 25th. The scene featured an intense kiss between Ayame Hanajin (played by Aso) and Touya Minamoto (played by Akihisa Shiono), which became a hot topic on social media.
◇The following contains spoilers
The drama is an original work jointly produced by Korea's SLL, which has produced global hits such as "Itaewon Class," and TV Asahi. It is a love suspense story in which a lone lawyer, Ayame Hanajin, falls in forbidden love with Toya Minamoto, who becomes a suspect in a murder case.
``Why don't you ask? Did I kill him? Do you really trust me?''
In a deserted place, Touya asks Ayame. After staring at him for a while, they finally kiss. They kiss many times after that, but then Ayame's phone rings. "I have to go," she tells him, and leaves Touya alone to go back to work.
Later, Ayame visits the funeral of Okutaro Nada (Shiro Sano) with Touya and his wife, Natsune (Kana Kita). However, the angry family tries to pour the contents of the pot on Touya. Ayame, who shields Touya, ends up covered in kimchi jjigae.
As Ayame is getting changed in the bathroom, Touya comes in and asks, "Are you okay?" Natsune says she's gone to buy some new clothes for Ayame.
As Ayame cleans the remains of the kimchi jjigae from her hair, Touya says, "It's still here," and touches her. The two of them look at each other and passionately kiss again.
Eventually, unable to contain their rage, the two disappear into a toilet stall...
On social media, comments such as, "Aso-san... she's incredibly sexy and stimulating," "There were two sudden, intense kissing scenes, and I was watching thinking that this is truly a Japanese-Korean collaboration," and "The presentation of the kimchi jjigae was so innovative. It unfolded like a late-night daytime drama, and I can't wait to see the next episode!" were posted and became a hot topic.
Regarding the subtitle "Kimchi Jjigae of Love," there were comments on social media such as, "I laughed at the title, Kimchi Jjigae of Love, but it was two minutes of passionate kissing. It was beautiful," "Kimchi Jjigae of Love is too funny," and "The title 'Kimchi Jjigae of Love' has a huge impact!"
