‘If Wishes Could Kill’ Season 2 Hangs in the Balance As Netflix Stays Silent on the Cursed App’s Future
When ‘If Wishes Could Kill’ dropped on Netflix on April 24, the South Korean YA horror series instantly became one of the most talked-about K-dramas of the year. The eight-episode chiller about a wish-granting app called Girigo that demands a deadly toll climbed the global charts almost immediately, and its cliffhanger ending left fans urgently wondering whether more episodes are coming.
The mid-credits scene in the finale sent the internet into overdrive, with viewers convinced the cursed app is far from finished. Now everyone is asking the same question about a possible follow-up run, and the answer is much more complicated than a simple yes or no.
Where Netflix Stands on the Renewal Status
As of right now, Netflix has yet to make a decision on the renewal of ‘If Wishes Could Kill’. Industry trackers note that the show is currently classified as a limited series, which does reduce the chances of a second season happening. That label alone has had some fans bracing for disappointment before the discussion even begins.
The early viewership data is a genuinely mixed bag. The horror mystery secured the number one rank in South Korea according to FlixPatrol, reached number three globally, and hit the Top 10 across 37 different countries. Despite its R rating for violent content, strong word of mouth has helped the drama hold those positions deeper into its run.
However, on Netflix’s internal metric, the show pulled in 16.9 million hours viewed, which equates to 2.8 million Netflix views in its first week. While 2.8 million lags behind some of the other titles on the list, it isn’t the worst-performing new original K-drama on Netflix, as it outperformed Boyfriend on Demand by 200,000 views. Unless those numbers continue to grow week over week, renewal becomes a much tougher internal pitch.
What Director Park Has in Mind for the Next Chapter
Director Park Yoon-seo, who previously directed Kingdom Season 2 and co-directed ‘Moving’, has been openly enthusiastic about expanding the universe. On April 28, director Park sat for an interview commemorating the release of ‘If Wishes Could Kill’ on Netflix, where he made it clear the writer already has plenty of material in mind if the series gets a green light.
Speaking with the Korea Times, Park revealed that he is already working on stories centered on Haetsal and Bangwool, as well as one character’s journey in the spirit world. He explained his approach to grounding the supernatural elements, sharing that “I wanted to add distinctly Korean details in a way that would feel fresh to overseas viewers”, citing influences like Jeju Island shamanism.
Park has also expressed a broader vision for what the property could become. He told the outlet that if ‘If Wishes Could Kill’ becomes a series, the most important goal would be to keep introducing new faces, much in the way the ‘Whispering Corridors’ franchise once served as a stepping stone for emerging Korean talent. That ambition signals a longer arc than just a one-and-done sophomore run.
How the Girigo Curse Could Power a Second Season
The finale closes the chapter on the original five teens, but the curse itself is very much alive. Yoo Se-ah, Kang Ha-joon, and Kim Geon-woo survive the terrifying chain of events, along with shaman Kang Ha-sal and Bang Ui, while several characters die across the eight episodes. The body count cleared the deck without fully resolving the supernatural threat.
The mid-credits scene rewires the entire ending. A new character finds Na-ri’s phone and reactivates the Girigo app with help from a mysterious online user, strongly suggesting the curse is simply rebooting itself with a fresh batch of victims. That setup leaves the door wide open for a continuation built around new students at Seorin High.
There is also a lingering question about whether the curse can ever truly be defeated. Si Won’s phone has been destroyed, but the app is still on Na Ri’s abandoned phone, and the show never fully details the rules governing how the entity spreads. A second run would have plenty of mythology to expand into rather than retread.
Why the Haetsal and Bang Ul Storyline Is the Wildcard
Among the most intriguing dangling threads is the relationship between the shaman duo Haetsal and Bang Ul, played by Jeon So-nee and Roh Hae-won. Park has admitted this was the storyline he wrestled with the most. “In Season 1, the thing I struggled most with, whether to include it or not, was the story of Haetsal and Bang Ul meeting. It seems the writer has plenty of material for that”, he shared.
The director has openly stated that he hopes both performers come back. He added that he hopes Jeon So Nee and Roh Jae Won will join Season 2, and that viewers will show lots of love for the Haetsal and Bang Ul storyline. Their shaman pairing is a natural bridge between the teen drama and the deeper occult lore the show only began to scratch.
There is also an unresolved emotional subplot worth tracking. After the curse was broken, Se A had lost all memory of ever being with Geon U, and he chose to let her forget, opting instead to try to build a new relationship with her from the start. That bittersweet beat has fans clamoring for closure, which only adds to the case for more episodes.
While creative interest is clearly there, Netflix is the one making the call, and the streamer is still studying the numbers. Until an official announcement lands, the cursed app’s fate sits in limbo. If the show does come back, do you want the next chapter to follow a brand-new group of doomed Seorin High students, or would you rather finally see Haetsal and Bang Ul step out of the supporting shadows and lead the story themselves?
