Two of its lead actors are large Somi followers!
The anticipated spinoff of Netflix‘s To All of the Boys I’ve Cherished Earlier than franchise, tailored from Jenny Han‘s novels, XO, Kitty is lastly out!
The titular character Kitty Track Covey (Anna Cathcart) satisfied her dad, Dr. Dan Covey (John Corbett), to switch to Korean Impartial College of Seoul (KISS), since her late mother attended it as a youngster and now her boyfriend Dae (Choi Min Younger) attends.
Since XO, Kitty happens primarily in South Korea, the forged filmed in Seoul. The unique movie franchise included a number of Ok-Pop songs, however the brand new sequence consists of far more and even options a cameo from a Ok-Pop idol.
So, it must be no shock that filming XO, Kitty transformed a few of its actors into Ok-Pop followers!
Actor Anthony Keyvan, who portrayed Kitty’s bestie, Q, assumed XO, Kitty would comprise a number of Ok-Pop songs. But, he didn’t know simply how a lot till after filming ended. He acknowledged some Ok-Pop songs whereas prerecording a few of his dialogue.
I heard elements of the scoring and I used to be like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’ve heard this on TikTok. This can be a very fashionable Ok-pop track.’
— Anthony Keyvan
Filming XO, Kitty in Seoul completely turned Keyvan right into a Ok-Pop fan. In fact, his TikTok FYP (For You Web page) had a significant shift being in a distinct nation. So, quickly, he was uncovered to all the most recent Ok-Pop hits and dance challenges.
After residing in Korea, to this present day Ok-pop dances, BTS and BLACKPINK at Coachella is throughout my For You web page. I simply really feel like everyone loves Ok-pop, so why not put it within the present?
— Anthony Keyvan
In fact, some actors, akin to Gia Kim, who portrays schoolmate Yuri, have lengthy been Ok-Pop followers. So, naturally, she was excited in regards to the inclusion of all of the Ok-Pop songs in XO, Kitty.
The peak of my Ok-pop-loving days was undoubtedly highschool. I used to be actually joyful to know that they put all these actually large Ok-pop songs in there, as a result of Ok-pop has an enormous worldwide following now and I’m happy with how nicely it’s doing, as a Korean. I’m joyful that they included all these nice songs in there as a result of I really feel like lots of people who love Ok-pop will love this [show], too.
— Gia Kim
Equally, actor Sang Heon Lee, who performs Min Ho, loves Korean music, particularly ballads. Whereas filming, he found much more songs to like.
There have been instances the place I used to be like, ‘Oh, this can be a good track. Who’s it?’ After which I’ll Shazam it, after which I’ll be like, ‘Oh, proper. Oh, is that this her? OK…’
— Sang Heon Lee
Whereas filming, Sang Heon Lee turned a fan of the favored Ok-Pop artist Jeon Somi. Three of her songs, “What You Ready For,” “XOXO,” and “DUMB DUMB,” are featured in XO, Kitty! Anthony Keyvan can be a fan, notably of “XOXO.”
There was this artist known as Jeon Somi — she sang this track after which it was so catchy. I really like the track.
— Sang Heon Lee
There are various extra hit Ok-Pop songs within the present. You may verify out all of the Ok-Pop songs that have been featured in XO, Kitty beneath.
10+ Ok-Pop Songs Featured In Netflix’s “To All The Boys” Ok-Drama Spin-Off “XO, Kitty”