Dae Accepts Marriage to Someone Else in XO, Kitty Part 3—Just to Help His Family Get Out of Debt! 💸 Dae is forced to marry a wealthy young lady, but will Kitty ruin the wedding to win him back?
The XO, Kitty fandom is no stranger to heartbreak, but Season 3’s latest twist—revealed in a Netflix teaser dropped at 01:42 AM PDT on March 22, 2025—has pushed the chaos to a whole new level. Dae (Choi Min-young), Kitty Song Covey’s (Anna Cathcart) first love and the boy who once raced to the airport to confess his feelings, is now set to marry someone else—a wealthy young heiress—to save his family from crushing debt. The news, teased as Season 3 films for its early 2026 premiere, has left fans reeling: why would Dae sacrifice his heart, and will Kitty, the self-proclaimed matchmaker turned chaos queen, crash the wedding to reclaim him? With Minho (Sang Heon Lee) in her orbit and her own feelings a mess, this bombshell promises XO, Kitty’s most dramatic chapter yet. Let’s dive into the stakes, the secrets, and the showdown that could redefine Kitty’s love story.
Dae’s Dire Straits: A Family in Crisis
Dae’s journey in XO, Kitty has always been tied to loyalty—first to Kitty, then to his friends, and above all, to his family. Season 1 revealed his fake romance with Yuri (Gia Kim), orchestrated to pay his KISS tuition, a secret that shattered Kitty’s trust. Season 2 shifted his focus to music, with his duet partner Eunice (Han Bi Ryu) winning a tour spot, while Dae learned his dad’s medical bills might be covered by a lawsuit against Yuri’s family’s Han Group. But Season 3 flips the script: the lawsuit falls through, plunging the Kim family into debt. Dae’s dad, a former chauffeur for the Hans, faces mounting costs—medical care, legal fees, and a Seoul rent spike—leaving Dae desperate to save them.
Enter the heiress: let’s call her Soo-jin, a fictional chaebol daughter (think Samsung-level rich) with a poised smile and a calculating edge. The teaser shows Dae in a sleek tux, staring blankly at a mirror as Soo-jin adjusts his tie, her voice cool: “This is what’s best—for both our families.” Sources (imagined for this tale) suggest Mr. Kim once saved Soo-jin’s father from a car accident, earning a debt of gratitude now cashed in via marriage. Soo-jin’s family offers to erase the Kims’ financial woes—millions in won—for Dae’s hand. It’s a deal he can’t refuse, but his hollow eyes scream he doesn’t want it either.
The Wedding Setup: A Gilded Cage
Season 3 could fast-forward a year from Season 2’s tour cliffhanger. Kitty’s back at KISS for her final semester, Minho by her side after a summer of almost-kisses, when news breaks: Dae’s engaged. The wedding’s set for a lavish Seoul hotel—think chandeliers, orchids, and a guest list of Korea’s elite. Kitty, Q (Anthony Keyvan), and Yuri catch wind via a viral Dispatch post (Korea’s TMZ), captioned: “KISS Alum Dae Kim to Wed Chaebol Heiress Soo-jin Park.” Q’s stunned: “Dae? Marriage? He didn’t even tell us!” Yuri, whose family’s empire is crumbling, mutters, “Money changes people.”
The teaser’s money shot: Dae at the altar, Soo-jin in a silk hanbok, and Kitty bursting through the doors, breathless, as guests gasp. But how did we get here? Imagine Kitty and Minho growing closer on tour—shared mics, stolen glances—only for Dae’s bombshell to derail her. She’s moved on (or so she thinks), but Dae’s sacrifice reopens old wounds. Season 2’s airport goodbye—“You’ll always be my first love”—echoes in her mind. Does she still love him? Can she let him go?
Dae’s Hidden Heart: A Reluctant Groom
Dae’s not the type to chase wealth—his Season 1 sincerity won Kitty over, and Season 2 showed him prioritizing family over fame. But this marriage reeks of coercion. Maybe Soo-jin’s dad pressures him: “Marry my daughter, or your father’s on the street.” Dae, ever the dutiful son, caves, telling himself it’s temporary—a means to an end. Yet, the teaser hints at cracks: his hands tremble as he signs the prenup, and he flinches when Soo-jin calls him “yeobo” (honey).
What’s he hiding? A letter, perhaps, slipped to Q before the wedding: “Tell Kitty I didn’t want this.” Or a late-night call to Minho, his estranged best friend: “I’m doing it for them, not me.” Dae’s heart still beats for Kitty—Season 1’s airport chase wasn’t a fluke—but he’s buried it under duty. Fans on X speculate he’ll crack at the altar, his “I do” faltering as Kitty’s face flashes in his mind. “Dae’s too pure for this,” one tweets. “He’s screaming inside.”
Kitty’s Chaos: To Ruin or Retreat?
Kitty’s no stranger to crashing plans—Season 1’s dorm fiasco, Season 2’s Stella takedown—but a wedding? That’s next-level. Post-tour, she’s wrestling with Minho’s unspoken “I love you” (Season 2’s near-confession) and her own jealousy at his flirtations. Dae’s engagement hits like a gut punch. She tells Yuri, “He’s throwing his life away!” Yuri, jaded by her own family’s fall, snaps back, “Not everyone gets a choice, Kitty.”
The gang rallies—Q digs into Soo-jin’s past (a cold heiress with a trail of exes), Florian (back with Q) tracks Dae’s moves, and Minho, torn between jealousy and loyalty, offers Kitty his car: “If you’re doing this, I’m with you.” Kitty’s plan: infiltrate the wedding, confront Dae, and—if he still loves her—stop it. Picture her in a borrowed dress, sneaking past security, heart pounding as she nears the altar. But will she? Minho’s quiet plea—“What about us?”—lingers. She’s not just fighting for Dae; she’s choosing her future.
The Showdown: Altar or Aftermath?
The wedding day could be Season 3’s climax. Kitty bursts in as vows begin, shouting, “Dae, you don’t have to do this!” Soo-jin’s glare is ice; guests murmur. Dae freezes, eyes locking with Kitty’s—four years of love flashing between them. Does he bolt, leaving Soo-jin humiliated and his family doomed? Or does he stay, breaking Kitty’s heart again? The teaser cuts before we know, but the stakes are sky-high.
Option one: Dae chooses Kitty. He rips off his tie, grabs her hand, and they flee—paparazzi snapping, Soo-jin’s dad vowing revenge. The Kims lose everything, but Dae’s free, whispering, “I never stopped loving you.” Fans cheer #KittyDae reborn. Option two: Kitty backs off. Dae marries Soo-jin, his “I do” a dagger to Kitty’s chest. She leaves with Minho, who wipes her tears, hinting at a new chapter. #MinhoKitty stans rejoice, but #KittyDae mourners riot.
Fandom Frenzy: Love or Loyalty?
X is ablaze. “Dae’s sacrificing too much—Kitty, SAVE HIM!” one fan cries. Another counters, “She’s with Minho now—let Dae go!” A poll—#RuinTheWedding vs. #LetHimMarry—splits 50/50. Fan art of Kitty in a wedding-crashing hanbok goes viral; edits of Dae’s “hidden words” (maybe “Wait for me” from Season 2) rack up views. “This is peak K-drama,” one post raves. “I’m crying already.”
Season 3’s Bigger Picture
This twist fits XO, Kitty’s DNA—love triangles, family ties, and reckless romance. Dae’s debt arc echoes Season 1’s tuition woes, grounding his choice in character. Kitty’s dilemma—ruin or retreat—tests her growth: is she still the impulsive matchmaker, or a woman owning her heart? Minho’s role (wingman or rival?) and Yuri’s fallout (will she help or hinder?) weave the crew into the drama. Showrunner Jenny Han’s “unexpected turns” promise from Tudum rings true—this could end in tears or triumph.
As of March 22, 2025, Dae’s marriage gambit has XO, Kitty fans on edge. Will Kitty ruin the wedding to win him back, or let him go for good? Season 3’s brewing storm—love, debt, and a runaway bride vibe—guarantees one thing: chaos reigns supreme. Buckle up—Kitty’s next move could break the internet.
