XO, Kitty

Kitty Song Covey has always been the friend who can read a room and set people up, certain she knows how romance should work. When she moves halfway across the world to be with her long-distance boyfriend, she finds that love is messier in practice than it is in theory. Living among new faces and unexpected tensions, Kitty's confidence gets tested by rivalries, shifting loyalties, and feelings she didn't expect to have. The show follows her through awkward dates, school drama, and moments of real clarity as she rethinks what she wants, who she trusts, and how much of herself she’s willing to change for someone else.

Released in 2023, XO, Kitty was created by Jenny Han and Nina Kim. The series stars Anna Cathcart as Katherine 'Kitty' Song Covey, with Choi Min-yeong, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, and Anthony Keyvan rounding out the main cast, bringing a youthful, ensemble energy to the screen.

As of its early run, XO, Kitty hasn’t picked up major industry awards like Emmys or Golden Globes. That said, the show boosted visibility for several young performers, and its cast received steady attention from fans and entertainment outlets, which helped raise profiles rather than earn formal honors.

The series built on a popular YA romance sensibility and amplified representation by centering a young Asian lead in a romantic comedy-drama setting. Fans used social media to debate relationships and favorite moments, and Kitty’s outspoken, matchmaking persona became a frequent subject of memes and fan art, increasing the show’s presence among teen audiences.

Critical and audience reactions skew positive, reflected in an average vote of 8.048/10 from 563 votes. Reviewers and viewers often point to its lighthearted tone mixed with sincere character work, and the series leans into themes of growing up, cultural friction, friendship loyalties, and the gap between knowing about love and living it. It’s an easy watch for fans of romantic comedies with a modern, social-media-savvy twist.