I think it’s because people’s bias when it comes to BL, they rate lower because it’s gay and airing against straight dramas that they want the scores to be boosted for
No, he passed out before kissing her. She didn't kiss him (she told him if you watched Ep 6).
I just wanted to check before I watched because something like that would be triggering. I found Hong-Jo's reaction fitting though and was glad she slapped him!