The hit K-drama “If Wishes Could Kill” has left audiences obsessed with its dark plot.
But one thing that adds more mystery is the Kwonsiwon app.
Known as “Girigo” in the drama, the app is developed by an anonymous developer who sets a deadly 24-hour countdown on users’ deepest desires.
Until now, viewers assumed it as a pure function. But recently, fans discovered the same app on Play Store and App Store.
In the fictional drama, users faced deadly consequences for fulfilling their wishes. But fans are speculating about what happened in real life.
How does the Kwonsiwon app actually work?
The app is truly designed for promotional or marketing purposes. Although fans are still afraid of him, he doesn’t have that connection with reality.
With a simple user interface, the app has an option to record yourself, where users are supposed to make a wish.
But apparently, it only saves files to the gallery.
User Reviews
On Reddit, users had mixed comments. One user wrote: “Yes, I’m still alive. Record a video and then nothing happens.”
Another user added: “The wish was not fulfilled nor the countdown was done. The only function the app has is to record videos.”
Marketing gimmick or something darker?
The app is a perfect example of a marketing tactic and possibly part of a dramatic marketing campaign. The app is also rated for ages 3 and up, meaning there’s nothing really mysterious about it. Otherwise PlayStore or App Store must have flagged it.
The creators of “If Wishes Could Kill” have not yet commented on whether they have any association with the real app or not.
