O, Kitty Part 3: Minho Proposes to Kitty, But Dae Shows Up With a Mysterious Child!

The halls of the Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS) have never been short on drama, but if the latest whispers about XO, Kitty Season 3 are true, Kitty Song Covey’s love life is about to hit an unprecedented peak of chaos. Fresh off Season 2’s emotional rollercoaster—where Kitty navigated her bisexuality, a love triangle with Yuri and Minho, and a deepening bond with her former rival-turned-confidant—fans are bracing for a jaw-dropping twist. Picture this: Minho, the suave heartthrob with a skincare obsession, drops to one knee to propose to Kitty, only for Dae, her first love, to crash the moment with a mysterious child in tow. What’s going on in Seoul? Let’s unpack this tantalizing rumor.

A Proposal Years in the Making

Season 2 ended with Kitty choosing to join Minho on his brother Joon Ho’s summer tour, a move that hinted at her leaning toward him after months of tension and unspoken feelings. Minho’s Season 1 confession—“I think I fell in love with you”—had lingered in the air, and Season 2 saw him prove his loyalty, from supporting Kitty through her mother’s time capsule heist to standing by her after the Stella debacle. By the finale, their slow-burn chemistry was undeniable, even if they didn’t seal it with a kiss. Anna Cathcart told Tudum that Kitty’s decision to join Minho was about “following her heart,” leaving fans rooting for a Mooncovey endgame.

Now, imagine Season 3 fast-forwarding a few months—or even years. Minho, ever the romantic beneath his polished exterior, decides to make it official. Picture a grand gesture: a rooftop in Seoul, cherry blossoms falling, and Minho pulling out a ring, his usual swagger softened by nerves. “Kitty Song Covey,” he might say, echoing Peter Kavinsky’s charm from Season 2’s cameo, “you’ve turned my world upside down. Marry me.” Kitty, who’s spent seasons figuring out love’s complexities, seems poised to say yes—until the past comes knocking.

Dae’s Dramatic Return

Enter Dae Heon Kim, Kitty’s long-distance first love who lost her to distance and deception in Season 1, then took a backseat in Season 2 as he pursued music and mended his friendship with her. Their breakup was amicable, but Dae’s lingering presence—especially his sportsmanship after losing the singing competition to Eunice—kept him in Kitty’s orbit. What if Season 3 brings him back with a bombshell? The rumor suggests Dae interrupts Minho’s proposal, not alone, but with a wide-eyed child clinging to his hand. “Kitty,” he might stammer, “we need to talk.”

Who is this child? Theories are swirling. Could it be a younger sibling Dae’s caring for after his father’s legal battle with the Han Group (Yuri’s family empire) upended their finances? Or—plot twist—a secret from his past, perhaps a child he didn’t know about until now, thrusting him into unexpected fatherhood? The latter would be a wild departure for the clean-cut Dae, but XO, Kitty loves its surprises (see: Francesca’s queer arc in Bridgerton). Either way, his arrival throws Kitty’s heart into chaos just as she’s on the cusp of a new chapter with Minho.

A Love Triangle Reborn—or a New Beginning?

Minho’s proposal would mark a culmination of his growth from a privileged playboy to a devoted partner, but Dae’s interruption could unravel it all. Kitty, who’s always been a meddler in others’ love lives, now faces her own impossible choice. Does she stick with Minho, who’s been her rock through KISS’s ups and downs, or does Dae’s mysterious return—and this child—reignite old feelings? Season 2 hinted at Dae and Eunice possibly reconciling, but if that’s fizzled, his focus might shift back to Kitty, especially if the child ties into their shared history.

The child’s identity is the wildcard. If it’s a relative, it could test Kitty and Minho’s bond as they navigate Dae’s family crisis together. If it’s Dae’s own, it might force Kitty to confront what she wants: stability with Minho or a messy, nostalgic pull toward Dae. Showrunner Jenny Han has a knack for subverting expectations—think Kitty’s Yuri crush in Season 1—so this could be less about a love triangle and more about Kitty choosing herself, child or no child.

What’s Really Happening?

As of March 21, 2025, no official Season 3 trailer or synopsis confirms this plot. Season 2 left Kitty single but leaning toward Minho, with Dae and Yuri on their own paths. A proposal and a child feel like fan fiction fodder, but XO, Kitty thrives on bold twists. Han told Netflix Tudum she wants Kitty to “keep exploring,” and Brownell’s queer-inclusive vision (borrowed from Bridgerton) could extend to unconventional family dynamics. Maybe Minho’s proposal is a dream sequence, and Dae’s “child” is a metaphor—like a song he’s written about their past.

For now, fans can only speculate. Will Minho get his happily-ever-after, or will Dae’s mysterious plus-one steal the show? One thing’s certain: Kitty’s heart—and KISS—won’t stay quiet for long. XO, Kitty Season 3, whenever it lands, promises to keep us hooked with love, drama, and a signature Covey twist.