Fans of Netflix’s hit series XO, Kitty have spent the past few years following Kitty Song Covey’s journey from the sidelines of her sister’s love story to the center of her own at Seoul’s KISS academy. With the March 2026 release of season 3, the show delivered what many thought could be its swan song—yet, as the final credits rolled, the door remained tantalizingly ajar for more adventures, more heartbreak, and more of the signature banter that’s made the series a global favorite.
Season 3 picked up as Kitty (Anna Cathcart) entered her senior year at KISS, determined to make the most of her final months in Korea. Her “Senior Sunset List”—a heartfelt checklist of goals—served as both a compass for her future and a roadmap for the season’s emotional beats. According to Tudum, Kitty’s ambitions ranged from “figuring out where I want to go for college” and “having a traditional chuseok with my Korean family” to, crucially, “defining the relationship with Min Ho and I.”
But as anyone who’s watched the show knows, nothing ever goes quite as planned for a Covey sister. The season was filled with surprise revelations, unexpected reunions, and the kind of miscommunications that keep viewers glued to their screens. Kitty’s relationship with Min Ho Moon (Sang Heon Lee) took center stage, evolving from the playful, sometimes prickly exchanges of early seasons into something deeper and more vulnerable.
As reported by Screen Rant, the fall semester of senior year sped by, leaving just months for the group of friends—Kitty, Min Ho, Yuri Han (Gia Kim), Dae Kim (Choi Min-yeong), and Q Shabazian (Anthony Keyvan)—to savor their time together. The season finale, however, was anything but a quiet goodbye. In classic rom-com fashion, Min Ho chased Kitty to the subway station, desperate to mend their relationship before her flight home to Portland. The grand gesture included an original song, “By My Side,” written by Min Ho and released on music platforms on April 3, 2026. “That is love right there,” Lee told Tudum, reflecting on the emotional resonance of the moment. “Sometimes there are things that you can’t describe properly, but he did that in a song.”
The reunion scene, filmed in a real subway station, was a highlight for both cast and crew. Anna Cathcart shared, “It was such a crazy day, and it just all felt so right.” The pair’s chemistry—evolving from frenemies to true partners—has been a slow burn, meticulously crafted over three seasons. “Banter is so important in a relationship, and Kitty thrives off that,” Cathcart added. The moment was peppered with callbacks to the original To All the Boys films, including a line from Kitty that echoes her sister Lara Jean’s own romantic journey.
Despite the sense of closure, the finale left fans with plenty of questions. The couple’s reconciliation was sweet, but some viewers felt their relationship could have used more screen time. Still, as showrunner Valentina Garza explained, the journey was about growth—both together and individually. “When Kitty and Min Ho have this breakup, it really causes Kitty to look inside herself and figure out what’s important to her and have personal growth,” Garza told Tudum. The time apart allowed both characters to reflect on their needs and desires, ultimately bringing them closer together.
Meanwhile, other storylines received their own resolutions. Dae and Eunice shared a romantic moment in Paris, Yuri prepared to launch her “Riches to Rags” fashion line, and Q realized his true feelings for Jin. Jiwon and Alex, after a semester of secret romance, ended the season on the cusp of parenthood, with family ready to support them. These arcs, as Netflix’s Tudum reported, provided a sense of optimism and forward momentum for the ensemble cast.
Yet, with Kitty and Min Ho boarding a plane to Portland, the show’s future remains uncertain. As of April 2, 2026, Netflix has not officially renewed XO, Kitty for a fourth season, but the possibility lingers. Past renewals have come swiftly: season 2 was greenlit shortly after its January 2025 premiere, and season 3 was announced by Valentine’s Day that year. If season 4 does materialize, filming could begin as early as late 2026, with a potential release a year later, according to Screen Rant.
Speculation abounds about what a fourth season might hold. Would the story follow Kitty and Min Ho as they navigate the challenges of young love in Portland? Or would it return to KISS for the spring semester, capturing the bittersweet final days before graduation? As Screen Rant suggests, the show could explore Kitty’s transition to NYU, echoing her sister Lara Jean’s long-distance romance with Peter Kavinsky. The cast would likely stay consistent, with Anna Cathcart, Sang Heon Lee, Gia Kim, Choi Min-yeong, and Anthony Keyvan all expected to reprise their roles if the series continues.
Behind the scenes, the creative team has been instrumental in shaping XO, Kitty’s tone and trajectory. Creator Jenny Han, along with directors Jennifer Arnold, Katina Medina Mora, Anna Mastro, Jeff Chan, Steven K. Tsuchida, Pamela Romanowsky, and Sherwin Shilati, have ensured that the series remains true to its roots while evolving with its characters. Writers like Jessica O’Toole, Sarah Choi, and Alanna Bennett have woven in Easter eggs and callbacks that reward longtime fans, such as the pen Kitty uses to write her Senior Sunset List—a nod to her sister’s own adventures.
For now, fans can only speculate and rewatch the emotional highs and lows of season 3. The series has always thrived on the unexpected, and as Garza notes, “You have to be open to the unexpected in life—that’s really what she’s learning this season.” Kitty’s journey, much like her signature lists, is far from over. Whether or not Netflix grants her another chapter, she’s left an indelible mark on the streaming landscape—and on the hearts of viewers everywhere.
With the fate of XO, Kitty still hanging in the balance, one thing is clear: the story of Kitty Song Covey and her friends at KISS has redefined what a coming-of-age rom-com can be, blending genuine emotion, cultural nuance, and a dash of old-school cinematic magic. Wherever the next chapter leads, audiences will be waiting, lists in hand, for whatever surprises lie ahead.