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Netflix's XO, Kitty explores themes of love, self-discovery, and family ties, with Kitty Song Covey's quest to learn more about her late mother, Eve Song, as one of the central elements of the series. As Kitty shifts to Seoul, South Korea, the story delves into Eve’s past and uncovers layers of family history that impact Kitty’s story.
This subplot, which ties back to Jenny Han’s To All the Boys franchise, takes on new dimensions in XO, Kitty season 2.
Kitty's mom, Eve Song, died after slipping on a wet floor, and XO, Kitty explores her untold past, including her time at KISS and her efforts to reunite with her estranged family.
Exploring in detail Kitty's mom from XO, Kitty
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Eve Song, the mother of Kitty, Lara Jean, and Margot, passed away when they were three, nine, and 12 years old respectively. While To All the Boys film series did not elaborate much on the cause of Eve’s death, Jenny Han's novels revealed that Eve died after slipping on a wet floor and hitting her head.
This accident left the Song Covey sisters to navigate life with their father, and Eve's absence became a driving force behind many of their decisions.
Season 2 of XO, Kitty goes deeper into Eve's life before her death, particularly her time at KISS. Episode 6 introduces letters exchanged between Eve and Simon, her long-lost cousin, revealing how she first learned about her extended family in Korea.
Eve attended KISS not only for education but also to connect with her Korean heritage and build a relationship with Simon. However, the family’s history of conflict, particularly between Eve's mother and Simon's mother, Soon Ja, complicated things.
Before Eve could bridge the gap with her estranged relatives, she passed away. One of the letters reveals that Eve had planned to return to Korea with Kitty in an attempt to reunite her mother and aunt, but her untimely death prevented this reunion. In XO, Kitty, Kitty picks up where her mother left off, as she takes it upon herself to fulfill Eve's wish of healing family wounds.
More details on Eve Song's past explored
XO, Kitty season 2 reveals more about the strained relationship between Eve's mother, Young Ja, and her sister, Soon Ja. Their feud dates back to their youth when familial and cultural expectations collided.
Soon Ja accused Young Ja of rebelling against their family’s arranged marriage traditions, leading to her disownment when she chose to marry for love and move to the United States. The sisters never reconciled, and this rift shaped Eve’s upbringing, with her mother distancing herself from her roots.
Eve, however, yearned for a connection to her heritage. Her cousin, Simon became a link to the family she never knew, encouraging her to attend KISS. Despite resistance from her mother, Eve embraced this opportunity and formed a close bond with Simon.
Their correspondence after her return to the United States highlighted their shared desire to reunite their families. However, Eve’s sudden death cut short their efforts, leaving unresolved pain on both sides.
How Kitty unravels the mystery of her mom in XO, Kitty
Kitty's arrival at KISS was initially motivated by her curiosity about her mother’s past. In season 1, she discovered that Eve was close to Simon during her time at KISS. At first, Kitty assumed Simon was a romantic partner, only to later learn he was her mother’s cousin.
This revelation led Kitty on a journey to uncover the truth about her mother’s family and why they became estranged. Through her interactions with Simon's daughter, Jiwan, and her great-aunt, Soon Ja, Kitty learned about the unresolved conflict between Young Ja and Soon Ja.
She also discovered that her grandmother, Young Ja, had planned to reconcile with Soon Ja before Eve’s death but was unable to follow through. Kitty took upon herself to fulfill her mother’s unfinished mission, despite resistance from both sides of the family.
How Kitty reunited her family in XO, Kitty?
In the XO, Kitty season 2 finale, Kitty planned a reunion between her grandmother, Young Ja and her great-aunt, Soon Ja. With the help of her sisters, Margot and Lara Jean, and her friends at KISS, Kitty convinced both women to reconcile.
This brought closure to the family’s decades-long conflict.
Interested viewers can watch all episodes of XO, Kitty season 2 exclusively on Netflix.
