If middle school drama feels exhausting, imagine navigating your senior year while juggling complicated relationships, family pressure, and nonstop chaos at the Korean Independent School of Seoul. That is exactly where Katherine “Kitty” Song Covey finds herself in Season Three of, released April 2 on Netflix.

Directed by Katina Medina Mora and Jennifer Arnold, the latest season transforms Jenny Han’s world of romance and emotional confusion into a fast-moving story packed with awkward moments, shifting relationships, and enough drama to keep viewers emotionally stressed from episode to episode.

Stirring the Pot

At the center of the season is Kitty Song Covey, played by Anna Cathcart, who finally begins a committed  relationship with Min-ho Moon, portrayed by Sang Heon Lee. But stability does not last long in Kitty’s world.

The season opens with “Guest List,” an episode filled with tension aboard a luxury yacht. After Kitty accidentally wears a performer’s dress, Min-ho’s father publicly criticizes her and calls her a distraction to his son’s career. The scene captures one of the show’s biggest strengths: its ability to create painfully awkward moments that feel impossible to look away from.

Familiar Faces Return

One of the season’s strongest moments comes when Kitty’s older sister, Lara Jean, returns to Seoul. Played once again by Lana Condor, Lara Jean’s appearance reconnects the series to the original To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before films while also giving Kitty emotional support during one of the most uncertain periods of her life.

However, not every new arrival brings comfort.

Min-ho’s former friend Marius enters the season bringing tension and emotional complications that repeatedly disrupt Kitty’s relationships. His presence creates additional conflict throughout the story and adds to the unpredictability that defines much of the season.

More Than Romance

Season Three also gives more depth to supporting characters. Yuri, once known mainly as the school’s wealthy and confident “it girl,” faces financial struggles after her family loses money. Watching her attempt to maintain appearances while wearing borrowed clothing adds vulnerability to a character who previously seemed untouchable.

Meanwhile, fans of Kitty and Min-ho, often called “Mooncovey” shippers, will likely enjoy the growing chemistry between the two characters. Their relationship continues to shift between emotional closeness and frustration, especially after conflict during summer break damages Kitty’s trust in him.

Even during weaker moments, the relationship remains one of the strongest emotional anchors of the season.

Final Verdict

While Season Three occasionally pushes the drama, XO, Kitty succeeds because of its emotional energy and willingness to let its characters grow through messy situations.

For viewers who enjoy emotional chaos mixed with romance and humor, Season Three delivers exactly the kind of addictive drama that makes it difficult to stop watching.