The Korea Times
The Netflix original series “If Wishes Could Kill” is gaining traction worldwide, proving that strong storytelling and fresh faces can compete in the global market without relying on big-name stars. Released April 24, the series recorded 2.8 million views — calculated by dividing total watch time by the show’s runtime — within just three days. It ranked No. 4 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list for non-English TV shows and entered the Top 10 in 37 countries, including South Korea, Mexico, India, Malaysia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. “If Wishes Could Kill” follows high school students who become entangled in a deadly curse triggered by a mysterious app that grants wishes. The series marks the first major directing project by Park Yoon-seo, who previously worked on “Kingdom” Season 2 and “Moving.” It features a cast of rising actors, including Jeon So-young, Kang Mina, Baek Sun-ho, Hyun Woo-seok and Lee Hyo-je, with special appearances by Jeon So-nee and Noh Jae-won. Set in a school environment, the series may remind viewers of works such as “All o
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