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.
Dubbed “Girigo” in the drama, the app is developed by an anonymous developer who puts a deadly 24-hour countdown on users’ deepest desires.
Until now, viewers took it as a mere function. But recently, fans discovered the same app in Play Store and App Store.
In the fictional drama, users faced deadly consequences for completing their wishes. But fans are speculating about what happened in real life.
How does the Kwonsiwon app really work?
The app is really designed for promotional or marketing purposes. Although fans are still afraid of it, it has no such connection with reality.
With a simple interface, the app has the ability to record yourself, where users are supposed to make a wish.
But apparently it just saves files in the gallery.
User reviews
On Reddit, users had mixed comments. One user wrote: “Yes, I’m still alive. It records a video and then nothing happens.”
Another user added: “There was no wish fulfillment or countdown. The only function the app has is to record videos.”
Marketing stunt or something darker?
The app is a perfect example of a marketing tactic and possibly part of a drama marketing campaign. The app is also rated for age 3+, which means it doesn’t have anything really mysterious. Otherwise, the PlayStore or App Store must have marked it.
The creators of “If Wishes Could Kill” have yet to comment on whether or not they have any affiliation with the real app.
