‘If Wishes Could Kill’ YA Horror K-Drama Coming to Netflix in Q2 2026

The previously titled Wish Your Death, now If Wishes Could Kill, has been revealed to be coming to Netflix in Q2 2026. The series stars an exciting young cast featuring Jeon So Young, Kang Mi Na, Baek Sun Ho, Hyun Woo Seok, and Lee Hyo Je. Here’s everything we know about If Wishes Could Kill on Netflix.

If Wishes Could Kill (formerly titled Wish Your Death) is an upcoming Netflix Original young adult horror K-drama and will be directed by Kingdom’s Park Youn Seo and produced by CJ ENM Studios and Kairos Makers. 

Picture: Jeon So Young as Se A IN If Wishes Could Kill – Netflix

What is the plot of If Wishes Could Kill?

Netflix has provided two synopses for If Wishes Could Kill in their press release:

“The story follows five friends in high school who receive a death warning from a mysterious wish-granting app. As they struggle to escape their fates, they uncover chilling truths that connect the app to the sudden death of a classmate.”

Picture: Hyun Woo Seok as Ha Jun in If Wishes Could Kill – Netflix

Followed by:

“The series explores the fears and dreams of teenagers caught between ambition and reality. Using the app is simple: upload a video of your wish and wait for it to come true — at a cost. What shocking truths will they uncover as they grapple with the consequences of their wishes?

Picture: Lee Hyo Je as Hyeong Uk in If Wishes Could Kill – Netflix

Who are the cast members of If Wishes Could Kill?

Jeon So Young plays Se Ah. The actress made her acting debut in 2025, starring in a supporting role in Kick Kick Kick Kick and in a guest role in Melo Movie. Her first leading role will be in the Korean film Day and Night to Each Other.

The character of Se Ah has been described as:

“A promising track athlete at Seorin High who is determined to uncover the secrets of the wish-granting app.”

Picture: Jeon So Young

Kang Mi Na plays Na Ri. . The actress was last seen on Netflix in Welcome to Samdal-ri and had a leading role in Café Minamdang.

The character of Na Ri has been described as:

“A popular girl admired for her idol-like looks who doesn’t believe the app’s ominous reputation.”

Picture: Kang Mi Na in Café Minamdang.

Baek Sun Ho plays Geon Woo. The actor also starred in Kick Kick Kick Kick and previously starred in K-dramas Dong Jae the Good or the Bastard and Between Him and Her.

The character of Geon Woo has been described as:

“Se-ah’s secret boyfriend, who struggles with her growing obsession with the app.”

Picture: Baek Sun Ho in Dong Jae the Good or the Bastard

Hyun Woo Seok plays Ha Joon. The actor starred in the Netflix K-dramas Live On, The School Nurse Files, and Love Alarm. He has also starred in Nineteen and Cheer Up.

The character of Ha Joon has been described as:

“The analytical brain of the group, using his coding skills to unravel the app’s mysteries.”

Picture: Hyun Woo Seok

Lee Hyo Je plays Hyeong Wook. The actor last starred on Netflix in the 2022 crime-drama Narco Saints. He also starred in Hospital Playlist season 2 and My Country: The New Age.

The character of Lee Hyo Je has been described as:

“A mischievous prankster whose life changes after making a wish on the app.”

Picture: Lee Hyo Je

As for supporting roles, it has been confirmed that Jeon So Nee and Noh Jae Won have been cast. Jeon So Nee plays the role of Ha Sal, the sister of Ha Jun. Meanwhile, Noh Jae Won plays Bang Ui the Shaman.

Picture: Jeon So Nee (left) and Noh Jae Won (right)

What is the production status of If Wishes Could Kill?

Filming for If Wishes Could Kill took place between early March 2025 and lasted for five months before ending sometime in August 2025.

Picture: Baek Sun Ho as Geon U in If Wishes Could Kill – Netflix

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