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Season 1 – If Wishes Could Kill

Play trailer Poster for Season 1 – If Wishes Could Kill Apr 2026 Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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A mysterious app promises wishes — then starts a countdown to death. As a group of teens becomes entangled, they must break the deadly chain to survive.

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If Wishes Could Kill — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media May 12
3/5
If you're expecting Train to Busan-level intensity, forget it, but this is still a pretty well-made entry into the "cursed technological object" genre. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com May 7
3.5/5
If Wishes Could Kill turns a simple wish into a deadly gamble. This YA horror blends teen drama with occult mystery, exploring desire, consequences, and the terrifying cost of getting everything you want. Go to Full Review Chris Joyce Movies and Munchies (YouTube) May 2
4/5
The pacing can become distracted at times, but the story doesn’t continue to be hampered by these difficulties and regains its momentum, leading to a cautionary tale that will make you second-guess your next birthday wish. Go to Full Review Puja Talwar Hindustan Times May 1
3/5
With frequent headlines around phone addiction and its consequences, If Wishes Could Kill taps into the fear—and the strange resonance—of the unseen and the unknown, where the line between the real and the imagined begins to blur. Go to Full Review Sarah Musnicky But Why Tho? May 1
7/10
If Wishes Could Kill takes a familiar premise and makes it fresh with its infusion of shamanism and exploration of toxic friendships. With some tighter edits to the story and maybe a couple more questions answered, it could have had further impact. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror Apr 29
3/5
If the plot sounds intriguing and you like K-Pop and K-Drama, then do check it out. If you’re a fan of the intense and brilliant South Korean genre productions, then lower your expectations and give it a shot. Just don’t expect too much from it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Manan J @RT64452712 6d I usually don’t watch Korean series. If Wishes Could Kill might have just changed that completely. This was my first proper Korean series experience, and honestly, it didn’t feel like "trying something new"—it felt like discovering a level of storytelling I’d been missing. The series grabs your attention early and refuses to let go. The casting is exceptional. Every character feels perfectly chosen, and the performances make even the craziest moments believable. Add to that some genuinely impressive VFX and a storyline that keeps evolving without losing control, and the result is ridiculously engaging. What surprised me most was the balance. The series manages emotion, suspense, and spectacle without turning into a mess. It stays sharp throughout. Final Verdict: Came in with zero expectations. Left completely impressed. Cinema wins. Mediocrity loses. See more Shaurya S @RT29070710 May 13 I love it! What else should I say! See more Albina S @RT93861219 May 12 This show is really incredible. Worth watching! See more R T @RT97758450 May 12 I really loved this movie. At first I thought it was just gonna be some random horror series with meaningless killing scenes, but turns out the series was actually made seriously and with a lot of care. From the music choices, the acting, the storytelling, the character development — even the ghost characters were really well developed. The comedy was funny, but when the horror scenes hit, they were actually terrifying. The story wasn’t predictable either. Honestly one of the best horror series I’ve ever watched. It’s not just scary, it’s also exciting, heartwarming, and funny. Besttt. See more Joy E @RT06087737 May 8 Never thought I would get addicted but I did. The series was so good and very interesting to the very end. I will highly recommend this series and can't wait for another season. See more Zack D @RT86191402 May 8 Honestly just watched it thinking it was going to be a dumb show to just watch to pass the time but was a lot better than I expected. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jeon So-young

Yoo Se-ah

Kang Mi-na

Im Na-ri

Baek Sun-ho

Kim Geon-woo

Hyun Woo-seok

Kang Ha-joon

Lee Hyo-je

Choi Hyeong-wook

Roh Jae-won

Bangwool

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 24, 2026 After Girigo grants Choi Hyeong-wook a wish, he introduces the app to his friends, who brush him off; his behavior grows concerning. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 24, 2026 After a sudden tragedy, Yoo Se-ah realizes Kim Geon-woo may be next and rallies her friends to find a solution; Girigo proves too sinister to stop. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 24, 2026 Seeking to cast out evil, Kang Ha-joon takes Se-ah to his shaman sister, sending her to a cursed space filled with fear, trauma and abandonment. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 24, 2026 Ha-joon, Se-ah and Bangwool investigate Girigo's origins, chasing an online friend of Hyeong-wook's; they discover a house that may hold clues. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 24, 2026 After a wild night out, Lim Na-ri discovers a terrifying truth; her jealousy takes hold of her as she navigates her feelings for Geon-woo. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 24, 2026 Born from innocence, Kwon Si-won's friendship with Do Hye-ryung, steeped in jealousy, resentment and revenge, gives rise to Girigo and the curse. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 24, 2026 Facing sabotage from spirits, the group hunts for the original phone; as they close in on their goal, danger and darkness lurk at every turn. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 24, 2026 On the brink of defeat, Se-ah confronts the evil behind the curse; can she stop the unending deaths once and for all? Details
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Season Info

Director
Park Yoon-seo
Screenwriter
Park Jung-seop
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Apr 24, 2026