A group of high school friends finds their lives spiraling into terror after stumbling upon a mysterious mobile app that promises to grant wishes but instead unleashes a deadly curse. The upcoming Netflix series If Wishes Could Kill brings together a talented young cast led by Jeon So-young and Kang Mi-na in what promises to be a tense young adult horror story centered on fate, friendship, and the dangerous consequences of unchecked desires.
The drama centers on five close friends navigating the ordinary pressures of high school life until a single discovery changes everything. In newly released stills, strange and unsettling events begin to unfold after the group accidentally encounters the enigmatic app known as GIRIGO. The app that's said to fulfill wishes once users input their fortune readings and personal names. Among the friends are Se-ah (Jeon So-young) and Geon-woo (Baek Sun-ho), who are secretly dating and are depicted making wishes through the GIRIGO app, setting off a chain of eerie occurrences that hint at far darker forces at play.
As the secrets surrounding the app slowly come to light, the five friends’ once-routine daily lives undergo a shocking transformation. Having seen the terrifying curse connected to GIRIGO with their own eyes, they desperately attempt to free themselves by deleting the application and even resetting their phones entirely. Yet none of these efforts succeed, and the group finds itself increasingly cornered, with the curse proving far more powerful and sinister than anyone anticipated.
Adding another layer of intrigue to the story is Ha-joon’s older sister, Haetsal (Jeon So-nee), a shaman, along with her assistant Bang-wool (Roh Jae-won). The pair steps forward to confront the supernatural threat head-on. They conduct elaborate rituals and venture into the field to track down the true origin of the curse tied to the GIRIGO app, offering the friends a glimmer of hope amid the growing dread.
The ensemble cast also includes Hyun Woo-seok as Ha-joon and Lee Hyo-je as Hyeong-wook, rounding out the core group of friends whose bonds are tested by supernatural forces. Jeon So-young, known for her compelling performances in previous projects, takes on the role of Se-ah, a character thrust into the heart of the mystery. Kang Mi-na portrays Na-ri, bringing depth to the ensemble as the friends grapple with fear, betrayal, and the weight of their wishes turning against them.
If Wishes Could Kill blends elements of psychological horror with the high-stakes drama of teenage life, exploring themes of destiny and the perils of tampering with forces beyond human control. The series builds suspense through its portrayal of an everyday object—a simple mobile app—transforming into an instrument of doom. Viewers can expect chilling visuals, intense character dynamics, and a race against time as the protagonists fight to survive the app’s relentless grip.
Production details highlight the project as a Netflix original, with a focus on atmospheric storytelling and strong performances from its rising stars. The narrative draws audiences into a world where wishes come at a horrifying cost, forcing the characters to confront not only external evil but also their own hidden secrets and regrets.
In the final stretch, the friends must rely on courage, loyalty, and the shamanistic intervention of Haetsal and Bang-wool to unravel the app’s origins before it claims their lives. The drama’s premise taps into contemporary fears around technology and the unknown, making it a timely addition to the horror genre in Korean entertainment.
You can watch the latest teaser trailer for If Wishes Could Kill below:
If WIshes Could Kill will be released globally on Netflix on April 24, 2026.
Source: Naver
