Ryan Agoncillo’s kiss on Yohan’s lips, criticized by netizens: Yohan’s statement on the controversy

August 1, 2025

A viral issue has swept social media after some netizens noticed Ryan Agoncillo kissing his son Yohan Agoncillo on the lips. The scene allegedly took place after a car racing event where Yohan was one of the young participants.

What happened?

In an episode of “Showbiz Update” hosted by Ogie Diaz and Mama Loi, they discussed the controversial issue of Ryan kissing Yohan on the lips. Ogie said that it became a topic of discussion because of Yohan’s adoptive daughter—it’s not natural to do so, especially when the daughter is already a virgin.

“The issue here is why Ryan Agoncillo is still kissing his daughter on the lips when she is already a young woman, she shouldn’t be doing it. Some are saying that she is adopted, not his biological daughter,” said Ogie.

Ogie added his perspective, that even though he is the biological father, he does not do that kind of kissing to his children.

“I’m a biological dad, so I don’t do that to my children. So, should I do it because I’m biological?” said Ogie, who then asked Mama Loi.

Mama Loi answered the question of whether she kisses her child on the lips.

“No. I hold them in my arms and then I hug them like that. That’s all, but not to kiss their lips? When they were kids, I kissed them on the lips,” he explained.

Ogie added that as children grow older, that kind of kissing becomes awkward, so he understands more about other parents who no longer do it.

Netizens’ reactions

As the issue was discussed on social media, netizens were divided on the issue. Some expressed regret and disagreement, while many defended the father and son, saying that there should be no negative interpretation of the natural display of love in the family.

Ogie advises people not to take the two’s actions with malice.

“Let’s not put malice in it because people who see things like that are just not used to it, that a grown-up child still kisses their parents on the lips because some people don’t think it’s sweet, others can’t do it because they’re not used to it, so they try something new,” he said.

Why was it controversial?

Kissing on the lips is often considered an intimate gesture in many cultures, and when it happens between a parent and a virgin daughter, it immediately becomes a sensitive subject for the public. Added to this is the fact that Yohan is Ryan Agoncillo’s adopted daughter, which further fuels the suspicion and commentary.

For some, this is confusing and violates the normal boundaries of physical affection between parent and child. For others, it is just part of their normal display of affection and should not be exaggerated or made an issue.

Yohan’s statement: Clarification and defense of the father

After the escalating issues and various speculations on social media, Yohan Agoncillo released a statement to clarify what happened and defend his relationship with Ryan Agoncillo.

In his official statement, Yohan said that the news circulating is greatly exaggerated and overly distorted.

“Everything is being blown out of proportion,” ani Yohan. “We often show affection in our family in many ways. Kissing on the lips happens, yes, but it’s just one way. We even have more intimate ways to show our father-daughter bond than that.”

He said that this kind of display of affection is normal for them, and people should not think that there is anything strange or wrong with their relationship.

“I want to defend my father, Mr. Ryan Agoncillo. There is nothing inappropriate about how we show our affection. It is a strong bond that we share, and it has always been this way,” dagdag pa ni Yohan.

But, it still caused more curiosity

Despite Yohan’s clear statement, it only sparked more questions and speculation from netizens. Many wondered why such a natural gesture needed to be explained in such a way, and his statement that “we have a more intimate way of showing affection” further fueled talk about the unusual dynamics of their relationship.

Many have asked what else this means, and why such “showing of love” needs to be given so much detail.

Conclusion: Is it normal or excessive?

This issue has led to a broader discussion about the boundaries of showing affection within the family, especially between parents and children. While some families are comfortable with such intimate gestures, others see them as inappropriate.

For Ryan and Yohan, it’s clearly part of their culture and personal relationship, which they want to defend against the prying eyes of the public.

However, respecting each family’s perspective and comfort is important in such matters.

Note: This article aims to provide a balanced perspective and does not contain any personal opinions about the individuals involved.