#Minyeong Choi

[xokittydaily]

Jenny Han via Instagram: Something to look forward to in the new year 💕 XO, Kitty season 2 is coming January 16, 2025!

[thornpixie]

Rewatching xo Kitty knowing the outcome, and I'm more convinced than ever that Dae deserved far better

Be warned, it’s a long one

That boy went through so fucking much. He TRIED to tell Kitty what was going on. He really tried.

He only got involved in the fake relationship thing with Yuri because he was at risk of being kicked out of school. His girlfriend lived on the other side of the world, as far as he knew, and the relationship with Yuri wasn't real. He is a teenage boy; he probably thought no one would get hurt. Yes, he was wrong to presume that. This isn’t a ‘Dae is perfect’ post. He isn’t. That’s what makes him so likeable to me. But he said himself - he only agreed it with Yuri four hours before he saw Kitty at the welcome party. He was completely blindsided by her, and STILL one of the first things he said to her was 'I need to tell you something'. HE TRIED TO TELL HER! But Yuri cut in. He cared about Kitty, but this was his future, and I completely understand why he went along with it. Given the chance to explain - which Yuri promised him he could do the following day - he knew Kitty enough to know she would understand. But he couldn't risk his future. One night wasn't worth getting kicked out of school for. Kitty completely blindsided him showing up out of the blue, and he was put on the spot. But this was his life. His education. His entire future.

It sucks that Kitty got hurt, but she was the one who flew across the world without telling him. Dae had to do what was best for him and his family, which was accepting Yuri's financial aid. Even after that, he tried to explain to her again. She refused to talk to him. And I get it, I really do. Again, these characters are teenagers and acting emotionally. Kitty was understandably furious and hurt. But Dae did not get the opportunity to explain then either. He tried again the next day, but there were bigger, far more powerful people involved, pulling the strings and manipulating him. This isn’t a grown man who should know better. This is a SIXTEEN YEAR OLD BOY! He is going through a lot. His mom has recently died. His family is brassic. His sister is being bullied, made worse by the fact her shoes are falling apart so everyone knows the family is poor, and you could see how upset Dae was that he couldn't help by getting her new shoes. He is at risk of getting kicked out of school because he can't afford the tuition. It seems obvious to me that his father is not coping well, and Dae is forced to step up and be there for his sister. At the same time, he is trying to be there for Kitty who, yes, has lost her mom, but she has no idea of the other struggles Dae faces. Should he have respected her enough to confide in her about his family situation? Probably. But I understand him making bad decisions as a teenager.

So someone comes along and offers to make all that stress go away. They're going to pay some of his school fees! And all he has to do is pretend to be in a relationship with them. Who wouldn't accept that offer? Then he is told to sign an NDA. Again, he is sixteen. He hasn't got a lawyer who can explain the implications to him. All he knows is he is getting a job and a salary and security for his family out of this deal where he just has to pretend to date a girl. The reality of it doesn't hit him until Yuri reminds him that he cannot tell Kitty about anything because now he has signed an NDA and will be sued. Everything he has been offered, all the great things for his family, are at risk of disappearing if he tells Kitty the truth. And at first he's going to do it anyway. He loves this girl, he trusts her, and he would do it to be with her... until Kitty herself proves she can't be trusted. She spilled the secret about Min Ho. At that point, he does the right thing for everyone involved. He literally cannot be with Kitty and tell her the truth without potentially getting himself SUED. He might love her, but they are teenagers. No high school romance is worth that risk, I don't care what anyone says. So he ends the relationship rather than string her along. And you can see it kills him to do it (big up Minyeong Choi's acting), but it is best for everyone involved. And tbf, he has little choice. His dad could lose his job too, and that is not worth it. It's just not. He doesn't have the luxury of acting out against his parents, like Yuri, and knowing she'll still never have to worry about a thing. He doesn't have the luxury of being able to do whatever the hell he wants, like Min Ho. He has a loving and supportive family unit in his father and sister, but everything they have is at risk. And he can fix it. He can make their lives easier by breaking his own heart. It is a selfless thing that he does.

I don't blame Kitty for her reactions. Again, she is a teenager, and she has an amazing family, a supportive step mom, financial security... ultimately, Kitty is a little spoiled by that. It's understandable. But she creates a lot of problems for herself with her lack of life experience. She needs to grow up a little bit, realise she doesn't know and understand everything, and give people a chance.

Min Ho was never really Dae's friend. He is a spoiled brat. He missed hanging out with him so he decides to throw his toys out the pram and be a jerk, just to have Dae back? That’s not teenager behaviour, that’s toddler behaviour. Okay, is he sweet to Kitty at times? Undoubtedly. I think he genuinely does grow to care about her. It doesn't make him any less of an asshole though. He could see how much his supposed 'best friend' was hurting, and he actively stirred the pot between him and Kitty, for his own agenda. Calling Yuri to tell her about the outdoors club. Insisting that Kitty was flirting with him. Pushing the 'Portland stalker' narrative. Telling Professor Lee about the dorm situation. Trying to make her get mad at Dae again when the truth came out and they got back together. GOING BEHIND HIS 'BEST FRIENDS' BACK AND TELLING THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE THAT HE WAS ALSO IN LOVE WITH HER AND BEING HAPPY SHE BROKE UP WITH HIM. He is an awful friend to Dae. And I'm not saying Dae is perfect, and there are definitely things he could have done better. But Min Ho is a spoiled, pretentious asshole who really doesn't care about anyone but himself and I hope Kitty doesn't develop feelings for him in return. He is used to getting everything he ever wanted, with no consequences (none that he cared about, anyway) and it’s boring. Kitty has shown zero romantic interest in him. Long may that continue.

Ultimately, Q is the only true friend that Dae has. I hope they will maintain that in season 2 by having him come clean about Florian. Otherwise, everything Dae has gone through for his family will be for nothing because he loses his room and board scholarship. I think Q has a strong sense of right and wrong, and a good moral compass, so regardless of his feelings for Florian, he will do the right thing. At least, I truly hope so.

Kitty and Dae need some time apart. They met when they were like twelve? And have been online dating ever since. They’ve never looked at anyone but each other romantically, and their entire being has been tied to this person who they couldn’t physically be with. That takes a toll. They need time apart to figure themselves out. Kitty, to explore her sexuality, and Dae to just get his life back on track. I truly believe that, in time, they could grow back together. I don’t think they can survive without each other. They’re too interwoven.

Anyway, a parting thought - JUSTICE. FOR. DAE.

[neverscreens]

— XO, KITTY SEASON ONE SCREENCAPS.

XO, 291 Screencaps.

WTF, 291 Screencaps.

KISS, 180 Screencaps.

TGIF, 205 Screencaps.

TBH, 284 Screencaps.

BYOB, 255 Screencaps.

TIL, 279 Screencaps.

LFG, 455 Screencaps.

SNAFU, 355 Screencaps.

OTP, 283 Screencaps.

All in GALLERIES. Like or reblog if it was useful, every interaction shows us that we should keep making screencaps for y'all ♡

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[shadowandbones]

I think Kitty and Dae’s ending in season 1 is literally perfect. Because when you think about it they’ve known each other for 4 years but they’ve never been together. They weren’t truly together but wanted to be, they were each others first love but with an ocean and many time zones away they never got to know each other fully.

Kitty even said she’s never liked anyone besides Dae so this was a blessing because she’s young—they both are, they deserve to love many people and have their own story. Anyway I loved them.

If we get a season two please writers tone down the plots they were trying to do so much within 10 eps and honestly I blame Netflix because you know how they are with their shows. So they were trying to do everything just in case. But I liked how they left an opening for season 2.

[mytvjunk]

XO, Kitty

Kitty the character is not very likable. I wanted her to thrive & live her best life but I quickly realized she's one of those protagonists that makes it hard for the viewer to root for them. She reminds me a little of Belly from The Summer I turned pretty. They're both a bit insufferable, self absorbed & like to play the victim in certain scenarios, when they're actually the problem.

The most funny & unhinged part about Kitty was how she kept falling for anyone who breathed her way. I got whiplash trying to keep up with who she was crushing on each episode. And maybe its because I'm old and rotted, but I just don't understand that behavior. And perhaps I'm not meant to fully understand it and that's okay....But I do understand that she still is a teenager trying to figure things out, through trial & error, as she should be!

Tbh by the end of the season I was not shipping her with anyone; because it was clear that she needed some alone time to work on things within herself. And I'm glad she chose that path, but the way the season ends leads you to believe that maybe Kitty might try things out with Min Ho back in LA. I hope she doesn't go that route...cuz even tho I believe she's grown to really like him, I still think she needs to take a beat on dating. Kitty went through too much of an emotional rollercoaster with Yuri and Dae. She needs to recover from that first before she opens herself up to dating again.

Overall I think I was just caught off guard by how unlikable she came across to me. But dont get me wrong, Kitty is not a bad person...she just needs some self reflection and growing up to do. She's got all the time in the world to figure things out. I've got faith in her.

[poppletonink]

Review: XO, Kitty

★★★★☆ - 4 stars

"I told you I know matchmaking."

With XO, Kitty, Jenny Han has yet again created another amazing rom-com full of diversity for teenagers to enjoy. Wonderfully whacky and cheesy in the way every To All The Boys film is, this creative show tells the tale of the youngest Covey sister - Katherine "Kitty" Covey - as she endeavors to find herself (and love) in Korea. After discovering the school her mother attended as a young woman is also the school her boyfriend Dae attends, Kitty applies upon a whim for a scholarship and, to her surprise, is accepted. A mix of a K-drama and your stereotypical rom-com, XO, Kitty is an interesting depiction of the uncertainty of teenage love and life in the modern world. Unexpectedly, as it was something that was certainly not advertised by Netflix upon XO, Kitty's release, is its amazing discussion of the heteronormativity of society. Between all of its bizarre plot lines and comedic gags, this show has a brutally important message of inclusivity and acceptance and, at the forefront, that love is boundless. An extremely dramatic show (in what is frankly an unrealistic way), and with an eccentric cast of characters, it is safe to say this show is bound to make you laugh and smile with how utterly hilarious it is. A binge-worthy Gen-Z-coded TV show, XO, Kitty is utterly perfect if you need a light-hearted comedy to keep you going.

[cinemedios]

Reseña | 'Besos, Kitty' (XO, Kitty)

Con un elenco carismático liderado por la genial Anna Cathcart, 'Besos, Kitty' se convierte en una serie muy encantadora.

Kitty Song Covey está lista para vivir otra aventura. Esta vez, la suya. Kitty cree que conoce todo lo que hay que saber sobre el amor, pero pronto se dará cuenta de que las relaciones son mucho más complicadas cuando es su propio corazón el que está en juego. Se escribe una nueva historia de amor cuando Kitty, la joven celestina, se reencuentra con su novio a distancia en la misma escuela de…

[thepeoplesmovies]

Netflix Unveils XO, Kitty Season 2 Release Date And First Look

Fans of To All The Boys I Loved Before spin-off XO, Kitty, you have a lot to be excited about. As Netflix announce XO, Kitty Season 2 will arrive in January! Everyone’s favourite teen matchmaker will be heading back to Seoul and Kiss, a lot of work to do. She will be in unusual place, Kitty herself will be single but still busy matchmaking. Expect a lot of the usual lovebird shenanigans, love…

[shadowandbones]

I’m so glad you pointed this out. Someone literally said he was wrong for not telling Kitty right away. Like did we watch the same show? He tried to tell her right away. People kept on pulling them apart. And if he told her he would have had to tell her about Yuri because we know she would have asked questions.

i’m so tired of the dae hate. i don’t think kitty and dae should be together as well and i don’t mind a minho endgame but honestly y’all have clouded opinions. i keep seeing people talking about how minho knew kitty didn’t like mayo but dae didn’t. but no one talks about the fact that dae knows about kitty’s socks thing. or everything else he’s done for and known about kitty.

dae doesn’t have the luxury of everyone else’s privilege. they all have time to figure themselves out and pursue love but he doesn’t. he’s from a single income household and he has to rely on his scholarship which has now been taken away from him. he’s such a nuanced and complex character but literally everyone goes on and on about minho (i love him as well but come on).

[xokittydaily]

@/jennyhan: XO, Kitty season 2 is now in production 🐱💌

[thornpixie]

xo kitty rants :)

I always come to tumblr when I need to get something off my chest about a show or book or whatever lol but UGH man I feel so sad for Dae. He loves Kitty so much 🥺.

Now, I understand that if they just ended the season with them all happy, there’d be no reason for a season 2, so I remain hopeful of a reunion in the future. He made mistakes but he’s a teenage boy and he never meant to hurt anyone and he was manipulated by Yuri and her family because they are wealthy and exploited his circumstances. He was just trying to be a good guy.

As for Kitty… I don’t think she’s in love with Yuri. For sure she likes girls and Yuri made her realise that. She finds her attractive but I think she’s confusing that for being in love with her. That’s not to say she couldn’t be in love with another girl at some stage. Someone better suited to her. She’s bi and I love that for her. She should explore her sexuality. But you can’t tell me she’s in love with Yuri. I just don’t buy it. You can find lots of people attractive and I think Yuri is just the first person other than Dae that she’s thought about in that way, and since she’s been with Dae so long, she’s not sure how to handle being attracted to someone else. But being attracted to someone doesn’t automatically mean you’re in love with them. I think this is a classic case of teenage confusion. She has a crush on Yuri, she’s beginning to understand she is bisexual, and this in itself is super confusing so I feel like she may be seeing this crush as more than it really is.

Min Ho… love him. He’s great. But he’s also one of Dae’s best friends. Dae has been in love with this girl for 4 years. Like, he’s a teenage boy and he had basically no hope of being with kitty physically that entire time, and STILL he never strayed and he was loyal to her. He was upset when he found out she had a crush on Yuri, yes. That’s normal. The person you love just told you they have feelings for somebody else? Dude is 17 (I think?) and he handled it way better than I would’ve. But then he accepted it and just wanted her to be happy. I honestly think that if Min Ho and Kitty got together it would break him. And Kitty’s ‘we were only pen pals’ joke was mean imho. Like I know she was only kidding cause that’s what Min Ho always said but like girl. Why you gotta do my boy like that. It’s like she was just disregarding their entire relationship. Dick move.

I am Team Dae 100%. They’ve been together since they were so young and with the distance, neither of them have experienced a real relationship. I think it was probably time for a break so they can both properly discover who they are. Once they’ve done that, I hope they’ll come back together in the end 💕

Side note that Minyeong Choi is the CUTEST HUMAN BEING ON THE PLANET AND I WILL FIGHT ANYONE FOR HIM

[havecouraqe]

"The Dae I tried to perform was not someone who has the most charm," Choi explains. “[He's not super] attractive and good at everything or [not] good at something really deep in. He's an ordinary guy. He's not special. He doesn't have a crazy talent. But what I loved about Dae was that he just had a warm heart. He knew [that] small gestures are important and how important love is. That was the main idea about Dae for me. He knew how important love is so he could give up things for love. I'm not only talking about Kitty only, but love for his younger sister, his family, his friends, and maybe himself.” - Choi Minyeong on playing Dae via Teen Vogue

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[shadowandbones]

I finished watching XO Kitty in a day—yeah I have no self control and I won’t spoil it.

But I was so shocked with Dae and Minho friendship like I thought they were just roommates but they were so fun to watch in their scenes together especially in this one scene in episode 2.

It’s the bed scene. Spoiler? Eh. (Also not what you think)

I’m always a sucker for friendship.

[boomgers]

Nuevo año, nuevos secretos, cero dramas… “Besos, Kitty · Temporada 2”

La joven celestina Kitty Song Covey regresa a Seúl para estudiar un nuevo semestre en KISS. Por primera vez en mucho tiempo, está soltera y, también, lista para empezar de cero: no más enredos ni dramas.

Tal vez, tenga una que otra cita casual. Pero su vida amorosa no es lo único que debe preocuparle, pues una carta del pasado de su madre la embarca en una travesía, y la llegada de caras nuevas a KISS trae cambios.

A medida que los secretos salen a la luz y las relaciones se ponen a prueba, Kitty aprenderá que la vida, la familia y el amor son más complicados de lo que ella imaginaba.

Estreno: 16 de enero de 2025 en Netflix.

La segunda temporada cuenta con las actuaciones de Anna Cathcart, Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, Regan Aliyah, Audrey Huynh, Peter Thurnwald, Sasha Bhasin, Joshua Lee, Jocelyn Shelfo, Michael K. Lee, Philippe Lee, Noah Centineo, entre otros.