Everything We Know About XO, Kitty Season 3
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
The teenage drama surrounding Kitty Song Covey continues to escalate as the beloved character navigates her chaotic life at KISS academy. Following a tumultuous second season filled with romantic entanglements, family revelations, and unexpected twists, fans are eagerly anticipating what comes next for Lara Jean’s younger sister in this popular spin-off series.
The latest season concluded with Kitty facing multiple romantic dilemmas while helping to mend family relationships. Despite the emotional rollercoaster, she managed to emerge stronger, though her love life remains delightfully complicated. With Netflix confirming the series’ continuation, viewers can expect more drama, romance, and character development in the upcoming installment.
Netflix Confirms Season Three Renewal
The streaming giant officially announced the third season renewal on Valentine’s Day 2025. Jessica O’Toole, the series showrunner and executive producer, expressed her enthusiasm about returning to Seoul for another chapter of the story.
In her statement, O’Toole promised that the upcoming season would deliver even more drama than the previous junior year storylines. She teased fans about the cliffhanger ending from season two while assuring them that the wait would be worthwhile. The new season will feature the series’ first summer episode and promises abundant romance, friendship, adventure, and plenty of passionate moments.
Lead actress Anna Cathcart also shared the exciting news through a special Valentine’s Day announcement video.
Release Date and Episode Details
Netflix has scheduled the third season premiere for April 2, 2026. Following the format of previous seasons, the new installment will consist of eight half-hour episodes designed for binge-watching.
Returning and New Cast Members
The core cast is set to return, including Anna Cathcart as Kitty, alongside Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, Regan Aliyah, Peter Thurnwald, Jocelyn Shelfo, Michael K. Lee, Sasha Bhasin, Joshua Lee, Philippe Lee, Han Bi Ryu, and Sunny Oh in their respective roles.
Several casting questions remain unresolved, particularly regarding Audrey Huynh’s character Stella, whose storyline ended ambiguously in season two. The same uncertainty applies to Philippe Lee’s Mr. Moon and the K-pop star character Jin Ho.
Three new cast additions were announced in July 2025: Sule Thelwell joins as series regular Marius, while Soy Kim and Christine Hwang will appear in recurring roles as Yisoo and Gigi respectively. Additionally, Hojo Shin’s character Jiwon has been promoted to series regular status.
In a major announcement made in March 2026, Lana Condor confirmed her return to the franchise, reprising her iconic role as Lara Jean Covey. Condor expressed her joy about reuniting with Anna Cathcart and praised the world that has been created around the XO, Kitty series.
Plot Expectations and Story Direction
The season two finale provided several clues about the upcoming storyline. The concluding scene showed Kitty on the verge of confessing her feelings to Min Ho before he departs for a summer tour with his father and pop star brother. Instead of saying goodbye, Kitty spontaneously asks to join them on tour, which Min Ho accepts with characteristic confidence.
This development suggests the new season may follow their touring adventures together, potentially featuring more K-pop industry cameos and musical elements. The touring storyline could provide fresh settings and new challenges for the characters.
Another significant plot thread involves the brewing conflict between Dae and Yuri’s families. Dae’s father, injured in a workplace accident, is pursuing legal action against Yuri’s family business, the Han Group. This lawsuit could provide substantial compensation for Dae’s family while creating serious problems for Yuri’s family empire.
The central romantic question remains unresolved: will Kitty’s touring experience with Min Ho lead to a committed relationship, or might she ultimately choose Yuri? Additionally, the series continues to explore Kitty’s connection to her deceased mother’s legacy.
Netflix’s official synopsis reveals that season three will focus on Kitty’s final year at KISS academy. She enters senior year with carefully laid plans to create meaningful memories, strengthen family bonds in Korea, and make important decisions about her future. Most importantly, she intends to finally define her relationship with Min Ho. However, unexpected revelations will disrupt her plans and force her to embrace uncertainty.
Production Status
Filming for the third season concluded in July 2025, with Netflix announcing the wrap of production in Seoul, South Korea.
Official Trailer Release
The official trailer debuted on March 9, 2026, showcasing Kitty’s determination to make the most of her senior year at KISS. The preview reveals her creation of a “Senior Sunset List” designed to help her navigate college decisions, experience traditional Korean holidays with family, and establish clarity in her relationship with Min Ho.
However, the trailer suggests that Kitty’s romantic hopes with Min Ho may face significant challenges, prompting her to seek guidance from her sister Lara Jean. The preview shows Lara Jean offering sisterly advice about following one’s heart and embracing new adventures despite romantic setbacks.