Picture this: the neon lights of Seoul flickering against a summer sunset, Kitty Song Covey chasing butterflies in her heart while dodging the kind of drama only a K-drama can deliver. Fans of XO, Kitty have been glued to their screens since that heart-pounding Season 2 finale, where Kitty finally owns her feelings for Min Ho and hops on board for a summer tour that screams “slow-burn romance loading.” Netflix dropped the mic on February 14, 2025 – Valentine’s Day, naturally – with a cheeky Instagram reveal: “Roses are red, violets are blue… There’s a third season of XO, Kitty in store for you!” Production wrapped up in July 2025, so the wait feels electric. Here’s the lowdown on premiere whispers, fresh faces shaking up the cast, and those juicy plot hints that have everyone theorizing.
XO Kitty Season 3 Premiere Date Rumours
No one’s pinning a calendar date just yet, but the tea leaves point to early 2026 – think January or March drop to keep the momentum rolling from Season 2’s January 16, 2025 premiere. Filming kicked off in May 2025 in Seoul, wrapping by mid-July after a speedy two-month sprint. Post-production usually takes about seven months, so Netflix could surprise with a Valentine’s tease or a spring bloom.
Rumors swirl on Reddit and fan forums, with some holding out hope for a late 2025 sneak, but most bets land on Q1 2026 to avoid that two-year drought between Seasons 1 and 2. Showrunner Jessica O’Toole teased that Season 3 packs “plenty of romance, friendship, adventure… and kissing. Lots of kissing,” promising it’s worth every second of the buildup. Until Netflix drops the trailer – likely a month out from premiere – mark your calendars loosely and stock up on binge snacks.
XO Kitty Season 3 Cast News
The XO, Kitty crew feels like that tight-knit group chat you never want to leave, and Season 3 keeps the core squad intact while sprinkling in new sparks. Anna Cathcart slides right back into Kitty’s chaotic charm, the half-Korean, half-American teen matchmaker who’s equal parts heart-eyes and hot mess. Expect the full KISS lineup to reunite: Sang Heon Lee as the smirky, swoon-worthy Min Ho; Minyeong Choi as brooding ex Dae; Gia Kim as the effortlessly cool Yuri; Anthony Keyvan as witty bestie Q; and the rest of the gang, including Regan Aliyah (Juliana), Peter Thurnwald (Alex), Hojo Shin (Jiwon), Joshua Lee (Jin), Sasha Bhasin (Praveena), Jocelyn Shelfo (Madison), Han Bi Ryu (Eunice), and Sunny Oh (Mihee).
But here’s the buzz: three newcomers crash the party, promising to crank up the tension. Sule Thelwell (Saint X) steps in as Marius, Q’s ex-roomie and former flame – talk about unfinished business that could steal scenes. Soy Kim (Sorry Not Sorry) brings Yisoo to life, a character shrouded in mystery but ripe for alliances or rivalries. And Christine Hwang (Law & Order: SVU) joins as Gigi, another wildcard ready to stir the pot at KISS. Soy Kim gushed on Instagram about the “magical” set vibes, hinting at off-screen bonds as tight as the on-screen ones. With Valentina Garza now helming as showrunner, expect these additions to weave deeper into Kitty’s world of crushes and curveballs.
XO Kitty Season 3 Potential Plot
Season 2 left us dangling like a half-written love letter: Kitty confesses her Min Ho feels right before summer break, then blurts out an invite to join his family’s tour. Season 3 dives headfirst into that sun-soaked setup – the show’s first full summer episode, blending beachy escapades with those classic XO, Kitty heart-tugs. Will Kitty and Min Ho finally seal it with more than a kiss, or will family drama (hello, Mr. Moon’s secrets) throw a wrench? O’Toole calls it a “summer of love on the horizon,” so buckle up for forced proximity tropes that hit like a K-pop chorus.
Back at KISS for senior year, Kitty’s chaos queen era evolves – no more meddling matchmaker, but reckonings with her queer awakening after that Yuri spark (now firmly friend-zoned) and Praveena dates. Episode titles leaked in September 2025 tease the tone: “Ride or Die” screams loyalty tests amid Min Ho’s tour chaos, while “What Could Have Been” whispers at missed connections – maybe a Yuri-Juliana echo or Kitty’s what-ifs. Deeper dives into family lore, like Min Ho’s half-sister Sujin, could surface, tying back to Season 2’s revelations.
And don’t sleep on Q’s arc – Marius’s arrival might unpack his fling history, adding layers to the bromance-turned-more with Kitty. Fans speculate crossovers too; Noah Centineo’s Peter Kavinsky popped in Season 2, so Lara Jean whispers aren’t off the table. Overall, expect humor laced with real growth – Kitty learning love’s messier than her mom’s old letters, but way more rewarding.
