XO, Kitty Season 3: Production Wrapped, New Cast Members Join Netflix Hit
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A third season of the popular Netflix series XO, Kitty, a spinoff of the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before films, is officially on the horizon, promising fresh storylines and character advancement for fans. Production on the upcoming installment concluded in july 2025, according to Netflix, setting the stage for a highly anticipated release – though a specific date remains undisclosed.
A New Chapter at KISS
XO, Kitty follows katherine “Kitty” Song Covey (Anna Cathcart) as she navigates life and love at the Korea International School of Seoul (KISS). the series has captivated audiences with its blend of teen romance,cultural exploration,and heartfelt moments.
New Faces Join the KISS Family
The production team announced the addition of three new actors to the XO, Kitty cast: Sule Thelwell (Saint X), Soy Kim (Like a French Film, sorry Not Sorry), and Christine Hwang (Law & Order: SVU). Thelwell will portray Marius, a character with a potentially notable connection to Q (Anthony Keyvan), having been Q’s former roommate at KISS. Season 2 revealed a romantic history between the two, leaving viewers to speculate about Marius’s role in future storylines.
“We did plant those seeds, and we may or may not see those seeds bloom,” Keyvan shared, hinting at the possibility of rekindled connections. Kim will portray Yisoo,while Hwang will take on the role of Gigi.
Returning cast members include Anna Cathcart as Kitty, alongside Minyeong Choi as Dae, Gia Kim as Yuri, sang Heon Lee as Min Ho, Regan Aliyah as Juliana, Peter Thurnwald as Alex, Joshua Lee as Jin, Sasha Bhasin as Praveena, Michael K.Lee as Professor Lee, Philippe Lee as Mr.Moon, Jocelyn Shelfo as Madison, Han Bi Ryu as Eunice, and Sunny Oh as Mihee. Hojo Shin, who plays Jiwon, has been promoted to a series regular.
Season 2 Recap: Love, Heritage, and Heartbreak
Season 2 saw Kitty delve deeper into her Korean heritage, connecting with her grandmother’s sister, a matchmaker in Seoul. While attempting to step back from matchmaking, Kitty found herself drawn to praveena, only to confront her underlying feelings for Yuri, creating tension within the friend group.
the season also featured Dae’s chance to tour with Min Ho’s brother following a talent competition, and Kitty’s last-minute decision to join them for the summer. Despite her study abroad year concluding,Kitty’s scholarship was renewed,allowing her to remain at KISS. Q secured a spot in a summer track program at USC, while Yuri and Julianna’s relationship ended after a revelation about a kiss between Yuri and Julianna, brought to light by a letter penned by Kitty.
What to Expect in Season 3
while specific plot details remain under wraps, early indications suggest a summer setting for the beginning of Season 3. actor Anthony Keyvan has described a “more mature take” on the series, reflecting the characters’ progression into their senior year of high school.
“It was a little bit diffrent this season. We’re a little bit older. We’re dealing with a little bit more mature topics, I would say,” Keyvan explained.”We’ve got some new cast members, which is always exciting, but it’s still the same old hijinks that the KISS students are getting into all the time. It was really great to be back.”
behind the Scenes
Valentina Garza has taken the helm as showrunner for Season 3, succeeding Jessica O’Toole, who led Season 2. Jenny Han continues to executive produce alongside Matt Kaplam of ACE Entertainment, with Awesomeness Studios also contributing to the production.
As fans eagerly await further updates, XO, kitty Season 3 promises to deliver another compelling chapter in Kitty Song Covey’s journey of self-discovery, romance, and cultural exploration.
