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If Wishes Could Kill’ Climbs Netflix Charts on Wave of Viewer Praise

The breakout reflects global appetite for Korean multigenre horror.

Overview

  • The Netflix Korean YA horror If Wishes Could Kill is drawing strong word-of-mouth from viewers who call it binge-worthy and a masterpiece.
  • The eight-episode series follows five Seorin High School students who are cursed after using a wish-granting app called Girigo.
  • Korea JoongAng Daily, citing FlixPatrol, reports the show topped Korea’s Netflix series chart through May 5 and spent about two weeks in the Global Top 10.
  • Fans are already asking for a second season, with social posts urging Netflix to continue the story.
  • Coverage highlights a blend of school drama, shamanic ritual and gory horror, with HELLO! comparing it to The Ring and Countdown.