XO, Kitty Season 2: Fans stunned by shocking cameo of 3rd-gen K-pop idol in drama

Season 2 of Netflix's "XO, Kitty" takes fans deeper into the whirlwind life of Kitty Song Covey. Picking up from the cliffhanger ending of Season 1, this installment is packed with teenage drama, emotional discoveries, and shocking twists.

While fans have been enjoying the series, what surprised all was the unexpected and jaw-dropping cameo that left fans buzzing. In Season 1, 2PM's Ok Taecyeon surprised viewers with his brief appearance, and this time, BTOB's Peniel who stepped into the spotlight.

BTOB Peniel's cameo

In Episode 8, fans were shocked to see Peniel appear as Min Ho's half-brother. His cameo wasn't just a fleeting moment; Peniel fully embraced his idol roots, delivering an impressive performance in one scene.

[CLIP] #BTOB #PENIEL is a cameo on XO Kitty Ep.8#??? #???@OFFICIALBTOB @BTOBCOMPANY @PenielShin pic.twitter.com/8JGcMbkaND

¡ª BTOB Supports (@BTOBSupports) January 16, 2025

Just as fans thought the surprises were over, Peniel's character took the plot in a dramatic direction by proposing, leading to an unexpected kiss scene.

Fan reaction

This twist became an instant talking point, with netizens flooding social media, especially X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their reactions. Many praised Peniel's unexpected but delightful addition to the series, with some calling it one of the season's highlights.

One fan exclaimed, "OH MY GOD, WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S ACTOR PENIEL¡¯S DEBUT AND HIS KISS SCENE DEBUT TOO?! HELLOOO?!"

OH MY GOD WHAT U MEAN ITS ACTOR PENIEL DEBUT AND HIS KISS SCENE DEBUT TOO ???!! HELLOOO ???!!!!!! ?#Actor_Peniel_Debut #XoKittyS2#PENIEL #??? #BTOB #??? pic.twitter.com/FGDlALPiQU

¡ª ? (@se0_0ek) January 16, 2025

Another wrote, "Peniel is in XO, Kitty Season 2, Episode 8, guys! LMAO, he only appeared for like 3 minutes, but go watch it XD."

peniel is on xo kitty s2 ep 8 guys lmao he only appeared for like 3 mins but go watch it XD pic.twitter.com/aJJirUEzcJ

¡ª dhean (@minhyukbeat) January 16, 2025

One even joked saying, "PENIEL KISSING SCENE IS DEFINITELY NOT ON MY2025 BINGO CARD BUT HERE WE ARE"

PENIEL KISSING SCENE IS DEFINITELY NOT ON MY2025 BINGO CARD BUT HERE WE ARE ?????

¡ª jaya ? (@peun_onymous) January 16, 2025

Another hilariously said, "wait wait wait peniel having a kid and getting married on xo kitty is so out of character of him im gagged"

wait wait wait peniel having a kid and getting married on xo kitty is so out of character of him im gagged ?????

¡ª curlmelody ? (@CurlMelody) January 16, 2025

About "XO, Kitty"

Beyond the cameos and twists, Kitty¡¯s journey remains the show's anchor. Torn between her past and present feelings, Kitty learns valuable lessons about love, identity, and family. Season 2 of the Netflix drama continues to deliver on its promise of romance and drama, keeping fans entertained while sprinkling in surprises that make it hard to look away.

As Kitty navigates her feelings for ex-boyfriend Dae (Minyeong Choi), best friend Yuri (Gia Kim), love interest Minho (Sang Heon Lee), and a new romantic possibility in Praveena (Sasha Bhasin), the series keeps viewers guessing. Amid these entanglements, family secrets come to light, adding layers to the narrative.

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