Netflix Series Review: If Wishes Could Kill

If you’re a fan of South Korean genre productions, you might be intrigued by the new Netflix series, “If Wishes Could Kill” (original title: Girigo). This YA horror series has eight episodes in its first season, and it’s all about teenagers and the supernatural.

While we’ve seen our fair share of horror series featuring teenagers, this one takes a slightly lighter tone with a touch of K-Pop flair. The story revolves around a wish-granting app called “Girigo” that comes with a deadly price tag. When a group of friends discovers the sinister curse behind the app, they must unravel its secrets before it’s too late.

The tagline for “If Wishes Could Kill” sums it up perfectly: “Got a wish worth dying for?” The series delves into the consequences of making wishes without knowing the full cost, blending school-life drama with supernatural elements that lead to deadly outcomes—classic teen horror material.

Directed by Park Youn-seo and written by Park Joong-seop, this series offers a fresh take on the cursed app trope that we’ve seen in various horror plots before. If you enjoy K-Pop and K-Drama, this show might be right up your alley. Just manage your expectations and remember that it delivers what it promises.

“If Wishes Could Kill” (Girigo) premiered on Netflix on April 24, 2026. If the mix of teen drama, supernatural elements, and deadly consequences piques your interest, give it a watch. But if you’re looking for something with more depth and intensity, you might want to adjust your expectations a bit.