The Girigo app, a fictional creation from the K-drama If Wishes Could Kill, has sparked real-life intrigue and speculation among fans after its release. The app grants wishes but comes with a deadly cost: the wishmaker’s life. A 24-hour countdown begins after a wish is granted, leading to the wishmaker’s death when it reaches zero.
In promotional materials, the app is referred to as Kwonsiwon. Users must record a video of themselves making a wish with their name and birthdate visible. The series features a group of school friends who become entangled with the app’s curse.
Key facts:
- The app’s origin is linked to a tragedy involving the character Kim Si-won.
- Only those who have made a wish can see the spirits connected to the curse.
- The curse can be passed on by convincing someone else to make a wish, stopping the countdown for the original wishmaker.
The series blends elements of teen drama, tech horror, and occult mystery. It has left the door open for a potential second season. However, officials have not confirmed whether they have any association with the real app.
Users have shared their experiences online. One user stated, “Yes, I’m still alive. It records a video and then nothing happens.” Another remarked, “There was no fulfilling of the wish or countdown. The only function the app has is to record videos.” Yet, others caution that “the wish does not come for free. The cost is the person’s life who makes the wish.”