Netflix’s XO, Kitty Season 3 is finally on the horizon in 2026, and fans are losing their minds over one possibility that could completely reshape the romantic landscape: a powerful, emotionally charged Yuri-Kitty sapphic twist that builds directly on the subtle (but unmistakable) hints from Season 2.
The show, a spin-off from Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before universe, has always walked a delicate line between sweet teen romance and deeper exploration of identity, family pressure, and self-discovery. With Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart) now officially a senior at KISS and fresh off a summer tour with Min Ho (Sang Heon Lee), Season 3 promises to dive into mature themes—heartbreak, identity, and the messy reality of first love. But the real spark? The potential re-ignition of the electric, unspoken tension between Kitty and Yuri Han (Gia Kim).
Season 2 ended on a massive cliffhanger that left shippers divided. After a season full of misunderstandings, fake dating drama, and emotional grand gestures, Kitty finally mustered the courage to confess her feelings to Min Ho. The two shared a tearful, heart-stopping hug, and in the final moments, Kitty asked if she could join him and his idol brother Joon Ho on their summer tour. The screen faded to black before we got Min Ho’s answer, but the chemistry between them—playful banter turning into genuine vulnerability—suggested Mooncovey (Kitty + Min Ho) was finally becoming official.
Yet, lingering in the background was Yuri’s own quiet revolution. After breaking up with Juliana (Regan Aliyah), Yuri made a grand gesture that fans haven’t stopped talking about: she tracked down Kitty’s cousin, showed up at her family home, and convinced them to reconcile with Kitty. It was a selfless, deeply personal act—one that echoed the kind of “big romantic move” the series loves to celebrate. Yuri’s family bankruptcy stripped her of privilege, forcing her to confront who she is beyond money and status. Many viewers saw this as Yuri clearing the path—not just for Kitty’s family healing, but for her own emotional availability.
Now, Season 3 opens with Kitty returning from what was supposed to be a romantic summer adventure. But what if the tour wasn’t the fairy-tale romance fans expected? What if distance, pressure, or Min Ho’s lingering commitment issues created cracks in their budding relationship? And what if, the moment Kitty steps back onto KISS campus, she locks eyes with Yuri again—and the old spark reignites with explosive force?
The sapphic tension between Kitty and Yuri has been simmering since Season 1. From their charged roommate dynamic to Kitty’s bisexual awakening and Yuri’s protective gestures, the chemistry has always felt different—more emotionally intimate, more vulnerable, less performative than the flashy banter with Min Ho. In Season 2, Yuri’s grand gestures for Kitty (the phone call in Season 1 that secured her return, the reconciliation effort in Season 2) carried real weight. Showrunner hints and cast interviews have teased that Kitty’s bisexuality will be explored more deeply in Season 3, especially as the characters enter their senior year and face heavier topics like future plans, identity, and heartbreak.
Imagine this potential Season 3 opening: Kitty returns to Seoul glowing from her summer with Min Ho, but something feels off. Min Ho’s “swearing off relationships” past resurfaces as insecurity. He pulls away, scared of commitment or worried about paparazzi and his family’s expectations. Meanwhile, Yuri—now humbled, stronger, and single—has spent the summer reflecting. When they reunite in the hallway of KISS, the moment is electric. Yuri’s gaze lingers a second too long. Kitty feels that familiar flutter she once dismissed as friendship. Their conversations turn deeper: late-night talks about family, loss, and what it means to truly be seen.
The twist builds slowly at first. Yuri becomes Kitty’s confidante during Min Ho’s emotional withdrawal. They share quiet moments—studying together, walking the campus at night, sharing vulnerabilities Yuri never showed Juliana. The chemistry is undeniable: soft touches that last too long, meaningful eye contact, inside jokes that feel intimate. Then comes the big moment—a rain-soaked confession, a near-kiss interrupted by Min Ho’s arrival, or Yuri boldly telling Kitty, “I’ve been falling for you since the day we met, and I’m done pretending I haven’t.”
This would turn Yuri into the ultimate third wheel, but not in a villainous way. Instead, she represents a real, valid choice for Kitty’s heart. Min Ho, used to being the confident, swagger-filled heartthrob, would be forced to confront jealousy in its rawest form. The cool guy cracks. He becomes vulnerable, insecure, and desperate to prove his love—creating some of the most emotionally intense scenes the show has ever delivered. Fans have already theorized “Mooncovey vs. Yuritty” wars on social media, with Reddit threads and TikTok edits exploding over the possibility.
If Netflix dares to fully commit, this sapphic twist could be groundbreaking for the franchise. XO, Kitty has always been praised for its gentle handling of Kitty’s bisexuality. Season 1 showed her coming out to her father; Season 2 explored confusion and attraction to both Yuri and Min Ho. Season 3 could take it further: Kitty genuinely torn between the slow-burn, opposites-attract passion with Min Ho and the deep emotional connection with Yuri. The show could deliver heartfelt scenes about fluidity, the fear of choosing, and the beauty of loving who you love without labels.
Such a storyline would echo successful queer teen romances like Heartstopper, Young Royals, or Love, Victor, but with XO, Kitty’s signature K-drama flair—grand gestures, family drama, cultural clashes, and high-stakes school events. New characters like Marius (Sule Thelwell), Yisoo (Soy Kim), and Gigi (Christine Hwang) could further complicate the dynamics—perhaps Marius as Q’s love interest, adding parallel queer storylines, or Yisoo/Gigi as new rivals or allies in the love triangle.
The stakes are sky-high. A full sapphic arc risks alienating some viewers who are heavily invested in Mooncovey. But it would also reward fans who have shipped Yuritty since Season 1, providing meaningful bisexual representation and showing that first love doesn’t always end with the obvious choice. Cast members, including Anna Cathcart and Gia Kim, have spoken in interviews about the emotional depth of these relationships and how Season 3 allows the characters to grow beyond crushes into real emotional maturity.
Whether Kitty ultimately chooses Min Ho, Yuri, or neither (focusing on self-discovery), one thing is clear: the Yuri-Kitty sapphic twist has the potential to be the most talked-about storyline of 2026. It could transform XO, Kitty from a charming rom-com spin-off into a bold, heartfelt exploration of love in all its forms.
With filming already wrapped and post-production underway, anticipation is at an all-time high. Will the summer tour solidify Mooncovey, or will returning to KISS reopen old wounds and new possibilities? Will Yuri’s quiet strength win Kitty’s heart, or will Min Ho’s vulnerability prove he’s ready to fight for forever?
One thing is certain: Season 3 is going to break hearts, spark debates, and deliver the kind of romantic chaos that keeps us glued to our screens. The sapphic twist is coming back stronger than ever—and this time, it might just change everything.
