XO, Kitty (2023)
TV show · 2023 · Comedy, Drama · English
Curator score: 5.2/10 (25.2K ratings)
Tagline: Time for some more Seoul searching.
Teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey thinks she knows everything there is to know about love. But when she moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, she'll soon realize that relationships are a lot more complicated when it's your own heart on the line.
Ratings:
- Curator score: 5.2/10
- IMDb: 6.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
- Metacritic: 69
- TMDB: 8.1/10
Production: AwesomenessTV, ACE Entertainment, Jenny Kissed Me, Purple Pen, Paramount Television Studios
Cast: Anna Cathcart, Choi Min-yeong, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, Regan Aliyah, Peter Thurnwald, Philippe Lee, Sule Thelwell, Shin Hojo
Where to watch: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Curator Review
Verdict: A breezy, glossy teen dramedy with strong chemistry, a likable lead, and enough romantic chaos to keep fans of YA comfort TV engaged. It works best as a light, fast binge; the writing can be uneven, but the show’s warmth, fashion, and Seoul setting give it a distinct hook.
Best for: fans of teen romance and ensemble dramedy; viewers who like light, escapist binge TV; audiences who enjoyed Jenny Han’s YA universe; people who want a colorful, low-stakes international campus setting
Skip if: you want tightly plotted prestige drama; you dislike soapy love triangles and misunderstandings; you prefer realism over heightened teen wish-fulfillment; you need consistently sharp dialogue and character depth
Overview: XO, Kitty is at its best when it leans into charm: Kitty’s impulsive optimism, the ensemble’s romantic friction, and the show’s polished, candy-colored energy make it easy to watch. The move to Seoul gives the series a fresh backdrop, and the boarding-school setting adds a fun mix of social comedy, identity questions, and relationship melodrama.
Worth noting: The series can feel uneven, with plotting that occasionally relies too heavily on coincidence and emotional reversals. Some storylines are more engaging than others, and the tone sometimes wobbles between sincere coming-of-age and broad teen soap. Still, the show’s pace is brisk, the cast is appealing, and it knows how to deliver a bingeable cliffhanger.
Bottom line: Season 1 is the cleanest entry point and the most immediately charming stretch. Later seasons continue the romance-and-self-discovery formula, but the appeal remains strongest if you’re already invested in the characters and the heightened, feel-good style. If you want a glossy YA dramedy with heart, it’s an easy mixed recommendation.
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Topics: teen dramedy, romantic comedy, YA adaptation, boarding school, coming-of-age, ensemble cast, lighthearted, bingeable, cross-cultural, modern romance
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XO, Kitty (2023)
TV show · 2023 · Comedy, Drama · English
Curator score: 5.2/10 (25.2K ratings)
Time for some more Seoul searching.
Overview Teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey thinks she knows everything there is to know about love. But when she moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, she'll soon realize that relationships are a lot more complicated when it's your own heart on the line.
Ratings
Curator score: 5.2/10
IMDb: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
Metacritic: 69
TMDB: 8.1/10
Production AwesomenessTV, ACE Entertainment, Jenny Kissed Me, Purple Pen, Paramount Television Studios
Cast Anna Cathcart, Choi Min-yeong, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, Regan Aliyah, Peter Thurnwald, Philippe Lee, Sule Thelwell, Shin Hojo
Where to watch Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Curator Review
Verdict
A breezy, glossy teen dramedy with strong chemistry, a likable lead, and enough romantic chaos to keep fans of YA comfort TV engaged. It works best as a light, fast binge; the writing can be uneven, but the show’s warmth, fashion, and Seoul setting give it a distinct hook.
Best for
fans of teen romance and ensemble dramedy
viewers who like light, escapist binge TV
audiences who enjoyed Jenny Han’s YA universe
people who want a colorful, low-stakes international campus setting
Skip if
you want tightly plotted prestige drama
you dislike soapy love triangles and misunderstandings
you prefer realism over heightened teen wish-fulfillment
you need consistently sharp dialogue and character depth
Overview
XO, Kitty is at its best when it leans into charm: Kitty’s impulsive optimism, the ensemble’s romantic friction, and the show’s polished, candy-colored energy make it easy to watch. The move to Seoul gives the series a fresh backdrop, and the boarding-school setting adds a fun mix of social comedy, identity questions, and relationship melodrama.
Worth noting
The series can feel uneven, with plotting that occasionally relies too heavily on coincidence and emotional reversals. Some storylines are more engaging than others, and the tone sometimes wobbles between sincere coming-of-age and broad teen soap. Still, the show’s pace is brisk, the cast is appealing, and it knows how to deliver a bingeable cliffhanger.
Bottom line
Season 1 is the cleanest entry point and the most immediately charming stretch. Later seasons continue the romance-and-self-discovery formula, but the appeal remains strongest if you’re already invested in the characters and the heightened, feel-good style. If you want a glossy YA dramedy with heart, it’s an easy mixed recommendation.
Recommended similar titles
2020 · Curator 8.0/10 (95.9K ratings) · Where to watch: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
A sharper, funnier YA coming-of-age series with a similarly warm lead, romantic messiness, and emotional sincerity.
2022 · Curator 8.7/10 (94.3K ratings) · Where to watch: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Gentle, heartfelt teen romance with strong ensemble chemistry and a similarly comforting binge rhythm.
2019 · Curator 7.8/10 (404K ratings) · Where to watch: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Smart, character-driven teen dramedy that balances romance, identity, and friendship with more bite and depth.
2022 · Curator 6.0/10 (73K ratings) · Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Another Jenny Han adaptation with glossy romance, love triangles, and a strong focus on youthful longing.
2000 · Curator 1.3/10 (1.3K ratings) · Where to watch: Netflix, Hulu, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads
Fast, cozy, relationship-centered dramedy with a similar mix of banter, family dynamics, and emotional comfort.
2007 · Curator 6.7/10 (216.3K ratings) · Where to watch: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Max
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2010 · Curator 5.8/10 (190.9K ratings) · Where to watch: Hulu, Max
A glossy, twisty teen ensemble with heightened stakes, romantic complications, and strong binge appeal.
2003 · Curator 1.4/10 (595 ratings) · Where to watch: Hulu, Max
Long-running teen melodrama with romance, friendship, and evolving character arcs that reward bingeing.
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Modern teen ensemble drama with sharper edges, strong chemistry, and a similarly contemporary coming-of-age feel.
2023 · Curator 1.0/10 (367 ratings) · Where to watch: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
A glossy YA romance series built around emotional entanglements, family dynamics, and easy bingeability.
2014 · Comedy, Drama · 40m · Curator 8.9/10 (65.3K ratings)
For viewers who enjoy romantic complications, heartfelt comedy, and a knowingly soapy but affectionate tone.
Topics
teen dramedy, romantic comedy, YA adaptation, boarding school, coming-of-age, ensemble cast, lighthearted, bingeable, cross-cultural, modern romance
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