“XO Kitty” Star’s Statement About Popular Sapphic Ship Sparks Controversy

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The second season of XO Kitty premiered this January, and discussions surrounding the show are already heating up, especially among fans debating the series’ central romantic pairings.

Two popular fan ships have emerged as focal points: Kitty and Yuri — a sapphic pairing that has garnered significant attention from LGBTQ+ viewers — and Kitty and Min Ho, a pairing that appears to have broader mainstream appeal.

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| Netflix
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| Netflix

Kitty and Yuri have been teased as a possible couple throughout season one, with them even sharing a highly anticipated kiss on-screen recently.

Recently, Gia Kim (who plays Yuri) addressed the ship debate during an interview, offering her thoughts on the show’s direction. When asked about the possibility of Kitty and Yuri becoming an endgame couple, Kim answered with a statement that has since sparked heated debate.

Just based on what I see mostly in the comments, I think the Kitty/Min Ho shippers are very dominating. I feel like that’s what the show is gonna give them because we don’t want to piss off too many people. There’s a higher chance of Kitty/Min Ho shippers getting what they want than Kitty/Yuri shippers I would say. But I don’t know, I’m not a writer, so who knows?

— Gia Kim via StyleCaster

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Her comments quickly sparked intense reactions online, particularly from fans invested in seeing Kitty and Yuri together. Many accused the writers of prioritizing mainstream appeal over authentic storytelling, especially when it comes to queer representation.

Others expressed frustration with the broader industry trend of catering to majority audiences at the expense of queer stories.

While the show’s future direction remains uncertain, it’s clear the discourse won’t be calming down anytime soon.

Source: Stylecaster
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