Xo Kitty 🦇

Character Orientation / Identity Plot Notes
Kitty Song Covey (Bisexual) begins the series convinced that she is only in love with Dae, but over time she discovers that she also feels a strong attraction to Yuri.
Yuri Han (Lesbian) Maintains a fake relationship with Dae to hide her true feelings towards Juliana for fear of her family's homophobic reaction.
Q (Quincy Shabazz) Openly gay since the beginning of the series. He is in a relationship with Florian during the first season.
Juliana (Lesbian) - Yuri's girlfriend. She is sent away to another school at the beginning of the series by Yuri's mother after discovering their relationship.
Min HoHeterosexualAt first he is a carefree conqueror, but he develops intense and sincere feelings for Kitty.
Dae-heon Kim, heterosexual, was in love with Kitty for years from a distance, although he later faced the complexity of breaking up and maintaining their friendship.
FlorianHomosexualFrench student and Q's partner in the first season.
Stella (Esther Shim) Heterosexual Uses romantic interest towards Min Ho as part of her manipulation plans.

1. The School: KISS (Korean Independent School of Seoul)
   What is it? It's a prestigious, elite private international school located in Seoul, South Korea. It offers instruction in English and caters to the children of diplomats, wealthy businesspeople, and celebrities, as well as high-achieving scholarship recipients.
   Rules and environment: It demands a high academic level, a strict dress code with uniform, and has dormitories divided by gender within the campus.
   The family connection: It was the school where Kitty's mother (Eve Song) and the headmistress Jina Lim studied during their youth in the 90s.
2. Key Locations in the Series
   The campus and the dormitories: The nerve center where most of the dramas, love entanglements and secrets take place.
   The Han Hotel: A luxurious five-star hotel owned by Yuri's family, the setting for exclusive parties, galas, and social events for Seoul's elite.
   Seoul's night market and streets: Spaces where characters escape to eat street food (tteokbokki, kimbap), stroll, and have their romantic dates.

Character Sheet: Stella (Esther Shim)
Age at start: 16 - 17 years.
Height: 1.65 m (approximately, based on actress Audrey Huynh).
Appearance:
A sweet, tender, and harmless face that he uses to build trust.
Light/dark brown hair styled in a youthful, fresh and tidy style.
A feminine style of dress that is comfortable and seemingly modest (usually in light or neutral tones), projecting the image of a simple girl from the provinces.
Personality:
On the surface: Friendly, polite, helpful, and a little shy.
In reality (Season 2 spoilers): Cold, calculating, spiteful, and extremely manipulative. She is the main antagonist of the second season.
Tastes:
Revenge and getting your way at any cost.
To create intrigue, expose other people's secrets, and sow distrust among groups of friends.
Using emotional manipulation to gain the sympathy and attention of boys like Min Ho.
Dislikes:
Let the humiliation and shameful event from his past on Korean television come to light.
The people she considers "fake" or who enjoy a privilege that she feels was taken from her.
That Kitty or other students interfere or discover their true plans.

Character Sheet: Professor Lee
Age at start: 40 - 45 years.
Height: 1.75 m (approximately, based on the actor Michael K. Lee).
Appearance:
Intellectual, formal, serious and neat appearance.
Short dark hair styled in a traditional way and a face with severe expressions.
Academic and classic style of dress; usually wears elegant suits, dress jackets, button-down shirts and thin-framed glasses.
Personality:
Qualities: Demanding, dedicated to his teaching work, principled and with very firm convictions regarding the discipline.
Flaws: Rigid, excessively strict, emotionally distant, and cautious when confronting the unfinished secrets of his past.
Tastes:
Literature, history, academic discipline, and the excellence of its students.
Maintain strict order within the classroom and on the KISS campus.
Composure, respect for traditions, and punctuality.
Dislikes:
The lack of effort from students or academic mediocrity.
The disorder, gossip, and chaos generated in the school by the students' dramas.
That the shadows or decisions of his youth (and his connection with director Jina Lim) threaten his present life.

Character Sheet: Director Jina Lim
Age at start: 40 - 45 years.
Height: 1.65 m (approximately, based on actress Yunjin Kim).
Appearance:
Elegant, imposing, and with a mature and distinguished presence.
Impeccably styled dark hair, professional makeup, and always upright and formal posture.
Executive and haute couture style of dress; wears refined tailored suits, sophisticated dresses and discreet but valuable jewelry.
Personality:
Qualities: Extremely intelligent, disciplined, an efficient leader, and fiercely protective of her family and the school's prestige.
Flaws: Controlling, distant, manipulative, and prone to hiding the truth behind a facade of perfection in order to avoid scandal.
Tastes:
The orderliness, academic excellence, and impeccable reputation of KISS School.
Maintain absolute control over the public image of his family and that of his daughter Yuri.
High society and traditional Korean etiquette combined with business success.
Dislikes:
Media scandals and bad press that put their status or the school at risk.
That they remind him of the painful secrets or mistakes of his youth (especially about Eve Song and her past).
Yuri's disobedience or rebellious decisions.

Character Sheet: Alex Finnerty
Age at start: 25 - 26 years.
Height: 1.85 m (approximately, based on the actor Peter Thurnwald).
Appearance:
Tall, athletic build, and a mature, attractive, and approachable appearance.
Short brown hair, a well-groomed light beard, and a wide, friendly smile.
Professional but relaxed style of dress; he usually wears casual shirts, light jackets and comfortable clothing appropriate to his role as a young teacher.
Personality:
Qualities: Empathetic, patient, understanding, with a great sense of humor and a genuine vocation for teaching.
Weaknesses: Sometimes he gets too involved in his personal quests, which leads to awkward situations or impulsive decisions regarding his past.
Tastes:
Teaching involves connecting with students and guiding them closely.
Travel and explore new cultures (especially Korean culture to understand its roots).
Tranquility, honesty, and sincere family ties.
Dislikes:
Family secrets and the lack of answers about their true origin.
The coldness or distance from the people he tries to approach.
The rigidity or extreme elitism of some sectors of the KISS school.

Character Sheet: Juliana
Age at start: 16 - 17 years.
Height: 1.68 m (approximately, based on actress Regan Aliyah).
Appearance:
With a fresh, modern look and a genuine, relaxed style.
Curly hair styled with a lot of personality; she usually stands out for her wide smile and warm gaze.
Alternative, comfortable and youthful style of dress, with an edgy and independent touch that contrasts with the traditional luxury of KISS.
Personality:
Qualities: Authentic, brave, affectionate, independent, and self-assured. She is not afraid to show herself as she truly is.
Weaknesses: Somewhat reserved due to the isolation she has suffered and cautious about trusting people outside her inner circle.
Tastes:
Music, art, and expressing oneself freely without social pressures.
Spending time alone and without hiding with Yuri.
The quiet environments, far removed from the drama of high society.
Dislikes:
Appearances, lies, and rules imposed by the elite.
Having been sent away by Yuri's family to separate them.
Having to hide their relationship or act for the convenience of others.

Character Sheet: Yuri Han
Age at the start: 16 years old (turns 17 during the series).
Height: 1.63 m (approximately, based on actress Gia Kim).
Appearance:
Elegant, sophisticated, and with a magnetic and intimidating presence.
Long, dark, silky hair, with flawless makeup and a polished look.
High fashion style, glamorous and at the forefront of trends; always wears exclusive designer clothes and accessories.
Personality:
Qualities: Intelligent, protective, astute, brave, and deeply loyal to those she truly cares about.
Flaws: Distant, manipulative at first, reserved and cold as a defense mechanism to hide her vulnerability and please her family.
Tastes:
Luxury fashion, high-level social events, and design.
Listening to music in private and enjoying intimate moments away from cameras and media pressure.
The freedom to be herself without the expectations of her wealthy parents.
Protect the people he loves (especially Juliana).
Dislikes:
The excessive control of her parents and the hypocrisy of Seoul's high society.
Having to hide her true identity and her romantic feelings.
The paparazzi, the lack of privacy, and people judging her solely based on her family's money.
That Kitty tries to interfere in their private affairs (at the beginning of the series).

Character Sheet: Q (Quincy Shabazz)
Age at the start: 16 years old (turns 17 during the series).
Height: 1.83 m (approximately, based on the actor Anthony Keyvan).
Appearance:
Tall, athletic build, and a warm, charismatic smile.
Curly and well-groomed hair, with expressive and friendly features.
A modern, sporty yet neat style of dress, often combining quality sportswear with an urban and relaxed touch.
Personality:
Qualities: Compassionate, mature, an excellent listener, direct, and incredibly loyal to his friends. He is the emotional center of the group and the team's advisor.
Flaws: Sometimes he puts himself second to take care of others and can be somewhat gullible in matters of the heart because he is a hopeless romantic.
Tastes:
Athletics and track (he is a very talented runner).
Giving good advice and supporting friends through their personal dramas.
Healthy, sincere, and transparent romantic relationships.
Enjoy Seoul's culinary culture with your friends.
Dislikes:
Lack of communication, mind games, and dishonesty in relationships.
Unnecessary drama or toxicity among your group of friends.
Injustice and that his friends make mistakes because they are not honest with themselves.

Character Sheet: Dae-heon Kim
Age at the start: 16 years old (turns 17 during the series).
Height: 1.78 m (approximately, based on actor Minyeong Choi).
Appearance:
Medium-tall height, slim build, and modest posture.
Dark and expressive eyes with a classic Asian-style hairstyle, clean and well-groomed.
Simple, tidy and practical style of dress; usually wears the school uniform impeccably or discreet casual clothing.
Personality:
Qualities: Sweet, hardworking, extremely intelligent, loyal, and with a great sense of family responsibility.
Weaknesses: Shy to confront problems head-on, prone to keeping secrets for fear of the consequences and giving in to pressure from others.
Tastes:
Mathematics, tutoring, and maintaining outstanding academic performance.
Spending time with his best friends (Min Ho and Q) and with Kitty.
Help your father and make sure your younger sister has what she needs.
Quiet moments and romantic dates without great ostentation.
Dislikes:
Putting their academic scholarship at KISS school at risk.
Lying and being forced to pretend to live a life that is not his own.
The injustices caused by the difference in social classes.
Feeling like you are letting down the people you love or that you are a burden to them.

Character Sheet: Kitty Song Covey
Age at start: 16 years.
Height: 1.57 m (approximately, based on actress Anna Cathcart).
Appearance:
Short stature, youthful appearance, expressive and energetic.
Long brown hair (often styled in casual ways or with headbands) and very expressive brown eyes.
Colorful, youthful, comfortable and eclectic style of dress, combining casual garments with eye-catching and fun touches.
Personality:
Qualities: Extremely optimistic, determined, loyal, empathetic, and a natural matchmaker who firmly believes in true love.
Weaknesses: Impulsive, meddlesome, and prone to acting before thinking, which often creates misunderstandings and chaos around her.
Tastes:
Romance, planning dates, and matching people up.
Baking and pastry making (a talent inherited in her family).
Traveling, discovering her Korean roots and connecting with the memory of her mother (Eve Song).
Dramatic gossip and complex love stories.
Dislikes:
The lack of honesty or people hiding what they feel.
Feeling like you don't have control over situations or that things aren't going according to plan.
The family secrets that prevent him from knowing the truth about his mother.
That they treat her like a little girl or don't take her seriously.

Character Sheet: Min Ho
Age at the start: 16 years old (turns 17 during the first season).
Height: 1.82 m (approximately, based on actor Sang Heon Lee).
Appearance:
Tall, slender, and with an elegant posture.
Refined and defined facial features, with dark brown/black hair always perfectly styled.
Dress in style with designer clothes, luxury accessories and impeccable style both inside and outside of your school uniform.
She maintains a skincare routine and a flawless appearance at all times.
Personality:
Initially: Arrogant, vain, sarcastic, and somewhat superficial. Accustomed to getting his way because of his family's money and status.
Deep down: Loyal, protective, romantic, and sensitive. He cares deeply for his friends (especially Dae and Q) and hides his vulnerability behind a facade of arrogance.
Tastes:
Luxury, high fashion brands and personal care (skincare) products.
Good food and cooking (he is an excellent cook).
Going out to exclusive parties and maintaining their social status.
Grand romantic gestures (when you really care about someone).
Dislikes:
The lack of hygiene, the disorganization, and the unsophisticated things.
That they put their reputation or their mother's reputation at risk.
Feeling rejected or emotionally violated.
Kitty's impulsive and unpredictable attitude (at first).