The Korea Times
A U.S.-produced teen drama set in Korea is once again making waves globally, highlighting a growing trend where Korean culture is repackaged overseas and then “re-imported” as global content. Netflix’s “XO, Kitty” dropped its third season on Thursday, reigniting buzz among international fans and drawing renewed attention at home. The series is a spinoff of the hit film franchise “To All the Boys I've Loved Before.” It follows Kitty, played by Anna Cathcart, who moves to Korea after falling for a boy she met during a previous visit, setting off a coming-of-age story centered on love, identity and life abroad. Since its debut in May 2023, the show has proven its global appeal. Season 1 ranked No. 2 on Netflix’s global English TV chart for two consecutive weeks and stayed in the Top 10 for four weeks, leading to a second season. Season 2 maintained momentum with similar rankings, staying in the Top 10 for three weeks. While the show portrays Korea through a teen drama lens, it has drawn praise for its relatively detailed depiction of Korean culture. Though some viewers said
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