XO, Kitty’s Gia Kim on Identity, Confidence & Representation

On this episode of Reppin, we talk with Gia Kim from Netflix’s hit teen series XO, Kitty about her role as Yuri Han, LGBTQ+ representation, and turning life challenges into confidence and personal power. Gia opens up about playing Yuri, the confident “queen bee” at an international school in Seoul, navigating friendship, love, identity, and being one of the few openly gay characters at the center of a global teen drama. She also shares her own journey across Seoul, Hong Kong, New York, and Beijing, facing imposter syndrome and painful challenges—and in this conversation, she reveals a deeply personal experience she’s never talked about before and how she transformed it into resilience, personal power, and growth. This conversation goes beyond acting. It’s about representation, multicultural identity, and the real-life experiences that shape who we are. And it’s a story about storytelling—how a character or show can inspire, give voice, and even change a life. Why Listen: See how Gia channels her life into Yuri Han, making the character authentic and relatable. Hear a raw conversation about self-doubt, growth, and confidence. Understand why Netflix teen hits like XO, Kitty matter for LGBTQ+ and global representation. Discover how storytelling can inspire, empower, and make a real difference. Watch / Listen: Full video on Spotify Clips on YouTube: ReppinPodcast Follow Evelien on Instagram: @reppin_podcast Follow Gia Kim on Instagram: @thisisgiakim Subscribe, share, download, and leave a review—help others discover stories that inspire, represent, and make a real difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices