On April 4, 2026, fans of Netflix’s hit series XO, Kitty were treated to a unique and heartwarming interview with stars Anna Cathcart and Sang Heon Lee, who play Kitty Song Covey and Min Ho Moon, respectively. The occasion? The much-anticipated premiere of Season 3, which has already stirred up excitement with promises of senior year drama, romantic confessions, and the return of beloved characters from the To All the Boys universe. But this wasn’t just any press junket: BuzzFeed Celeb’s now-viral “puppy interview” saw the actors fielding fan questions while surrounded by an energetic litter of playful puppies—a setup that brought out genuine laughter, candid revelations, and a glimpse into the real-life chemistry that makes the show so irresistible.
The segment, released just hours before Season 3 dropped on Netflix, was “adorable chaos,” as BuzzFeed Celeb described it. Cathcart and Lee, clearly delighted by their canine companions, gamely answered questions about their characters, real-life personalities, and the unpredictable world of Hollywood auditions. The puppies, meanwhile, did their best to steal the spotlight, occasionally derailing the conversation with their antics but ultimately serving as the perfect icebreaker for a relaxed, revealing chat.
One of the most intriguing moments came when Anna Cathcart opened up about a near-miss in her career: she almost landed a role in the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. “It was such a cool opportunity,” she shared, “but sometimes things just don’t work out the way you expect.” Sang Heon Lee, too, reflected on early auditions and what might have been, noting how the smallest twists of fate can send an actor’s career down a completely different path. These stories, as reported by BuzzFeed and Netflix Tudum, offered fans a reminder of the competitive and often unpredictable nature of the entertainment industry.
Off-screen, the actors’ personalities shone through. They discussed their love languages, relationship “icks,” and the quirks that make them tick. Their banter—playful, supportive, and full of laughter—revealed why their on-screen dynamic as Min Ho and Kitty feels so authentic. “I am absolutely obsessed with how excited Anna Cathcart is to play with puppies, and how happy Sang Heon Lee is to see her so excited,” BuzzFeed Celeb remarked, capturing the infectious energy of the interview.
But what about the show itself? Season 3 of XO, Kitty picks up with Kitty Song Covey entering her senior year at the Korean Independent School of Seoul (K.I.S.S.), determined to complete her “senior sunset list.” The stakes are high: Kitty is juggling college decisions, her evolving romance with Min Ho, and her trademark matchmaking—which, as always, threatens to spiral into romantic chaos. As BuzzFeed noted, “there’s still time for her matchmaking skills to be put to good use, which sometimes can make things a tad chaotic.”
One of the season’s biggest draws is the return of Lana Condor as Lara Jean Song Covey, Kitty’s older sister and the original heroine of the To All the Boys film trilogy. Lara Jean’s reappearance marks her first since the final movie, and she arrives just in time to help Kitty navigate both relationship drama and the daunting process of choosing a college. According to Deadline, when Kitty hits a rough patch mid-season, Lara Jean flies to Seoul to offer support and encourage her sister to apply to New York University (NYU) by the early decision deadline. This echoes the journey of all three Song Covey sisters, who have each grappled with the challenge of balancing love and personal ambition as they approach adulthood.
“We’ve seen now all three sisters battle and struggle with that concept of going to college with a partner, and how you want to make sure you’re making a choice for yourself,” Anna Cathcart explained in her interview with Deadline. She added, “Making a choice just based off of you and what you actually want, and not because of someone else is something that all three Covey sisters have really thought about really heavily because of advice that their mom had given them, or just seeing their other sisters now go through that too.”
Season 3 culminates in a series of emotionally charged scenes, including a romantic reunion between Kitty and Min Ho at a train station. In a nod to the original To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Min Ho confesses his love, prompting Kitty to respond with the now-iconic, “You what?” Anna Cathcart told The Nerds of Color, “I loved their little romantic confession to each other in the train station, and the ‘I love you, Kitty’ and [Kitty’s response]. I feel Kitty could say the same thing Lara Jean did. I was so grateful that the writers were very excited about that idea. And they put it in.”
The finale also teases what could be a major plotline for a potential fourth season. As Kitty and Min Ho settle into business class seats en route to Portland for winter break, Kitty tells Min Ho, “Wait until you meet my dad.” This sets up a scenario where Min Ho, who has already met most of Kitty’s inner circle, faces the prospect of meeting her father, Dan Covey (played by John Corbett). Sang Heon Lee told Deadline, “The scene where Min Ho hears Kitty saying, ‘Wait until you meet my dad,’ I think Min Ho had a slight moment where he’s thinking, ‘Oh, right about that, yeah. I have to, I’ve got that to face.’” He added, “We might see him freak out a little bit, or we might see the cute, funny, awkward side of it. I’m not sure. I think there’s a lot to look forward to.”
Anna Cathcart echoed this excitement, saying, “I think it would be so fun to see [Min Ho] in the Covey house. I really hope we get the chance to continue that story and see what happens, because I think there is something so special and so intimate about showing someone your hometown.” She noted that Kitty is eager to invite Min Ho into her world, as their relationship has mostly unfolded in Korea, with Kitty often feeling like the outsider. “It would bring them a lot closer for sure,” she said.
Beyond the core romance, the season explores Kitty’s efforts to grow closer to her relatives in Korea, make lasting memories with her friends, and embrace the unexpected twists that come her way. As The Nerds of Color reported, the actors also discussed what their characters might binge-watch together—Kitty would dive into both KPop Demon Hunters and Singles’ Inferno, while Min Ho would secretly love it, even if he’d never admit it.
In the end, the puppy interview did more than just promote a new season; it captured the genuine camaraderie and warmth that have made XO, Kitty a fan favorite. The off-screen friendship between Anna Cathcart and Sang Heon Lee, their openness about career highs and lows, and their palpable affection for the show’s devoted audience all shine through—reminding viewers why they keep coming back for more.
With Season 3 now streaming and hints of even bigger moments to come, fans can look forward to more heartfelt drama, laughter, and, just maybe, a few more puppy-filled interviews in the future.