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By Stephanie Morgan
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Teen spin-off series set in Seoul has romance, drinking.
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XO, Kitty
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Based on 60 kid reviews
Kids say the show is a fun and engaging teen drama that mixes romance with themes of personal growth and diverse representation, featuring a relatable protagonist in Kitty. While some viewers appreciate its heartwarming elements and addictive storytelling, others find it overly cheesy or problematic due to frequent discussions of sexual topics and LGBTQ+ themes.
- fun and engaging
- diverse representation
- cheesy moments
- sexual themes
- relatable characters
- binge-worthy
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What's the Story?
Returning to the universe of To All the Boys I've Loved Before, XO, KITTY moves the focus to Lara Jean's little sister, Kitty (Anna Cathcart). Now in high school herself, Kitty convinces her father to let her study abroad in South Korea at the school her now-deceased mother attended and where her long-distance boyfriend, Dae (Minyeong Choi), happens to study also. But what happens when she travels thousands of miles only to find out that Dae has another girlfriend?
Is It Any Good?
Frothy and sweet, this spin-off doesn't require too much attention from its young viewers but will certainly inspire some serious wanderlust. XO, Kitty's coming-of-age story -- refreshingly set in South Korea, with Korean American and South Korean stars -- isn't quite as endearing as To All the Boys I've Loved Before. But the series doesn't try to be more than it is: an American-made show with a K-drama vibe, sprinkled with a few lessons on growing up.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why Kitty thinks that studying in South Korea like her deceased mother did will help her to understand her mom better. Do you think this worked? How does empathy play a role in knowing people?
How is underage drinking portrayed in XO, Kitty? Are the consequences shown realistic? Why, or why not?
How realistic do you think the series is? How do you think it compares to real life for teenagers in South Korea?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 18, 2023
- Cast : Anna Cathcart , Sang Heon Lee , Minyeong Choi
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Book Characters , School ( High School )
- TV rating :
- Award : Kids' Choice Award
- Last updated : March 31, 2026
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