If Wishes Could Kill 2026
“Got a wish worth dying for?”
What is If Wishes Could Kill?
If Wishes Could Kill is a 2026 South Korean young adult horror television series that explores the consequences of a mysterious wish-granting app. The series follows a group of high school friends who become entangled with the app, which promises to fulfill their desires but then initiates a countdown to their deaths.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 24, 2026
- Last aired
- Apr 24, 2026
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 8 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
If Wishes Could Kill is a 2026 South Korean young adult horror television series that explores the consequences of a mysterious wish-granting app. The series follows a group of high school friends who become entangled with the app, which promises to fulfill their desires but then initiates a countdown to their deaths. As they struggle to survive, the teens attempt to break the deadly chain imposed by the app and uncover disturbing truths connected to its origins. Created by Park Joong-seop and directed by Park Youn-seo, the show stars Jeon So-young, Kang Mi-na, Baek Sun-ho, and Hyun Woo-seok. The series was made available on Netflix and categorized as a limited YA horror series. It is set at Seorin High School and centers on five friends navigating the deadly consequences of their wishes. The show's native Korean title is 기리고.
Should you watch it?
“A wish-granting app turns deadly in this Korean YA horror series.”
- Unique blend of horror and supernatural thriller elements
- Focus on friendship and survival under extreme circumstances
- May be too intense for younger viewers due to its horror themes
You enjoy suspenseful teen horror with supernatural twists.
Suitable for mature audiences due to horror and potentially disturbing content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Apr 24, 2026
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 24, 2026
- E3 Episode 3 Apr 24, 2026
- E4 Episode 4 Apr 24, 2026
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 24, 2026
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 24, 2026
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 24, 2026
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the main concept of the series?
A mysterious app grants wishes but starts a countdown to death for its users.
Who are the main characters?
The series follows five high school friends who become entangled with the app.
Is the series based on a book or another source?
The provided sources do not specify an original source material.
Where can the series be watched?
The series is available on Netflix.
What genre does the series fall under?
It is categorized as a horror series with young adult themes.