The hit K-drama “If Wishes Could Kill” left audiences obsessed with its dark plot.
But one thing that adds even more mystery is the Kwonsiwon app.
Called “Girigo” in the drama, the app is developed by an anonymous developer who starts a 24-hour death countdown on users’ deepest desires.
Until now, viewers assumed it as a pure function. But recently, fans discovered the same app on the Play Store and App Store.
In the fictional drama, users faced deadly consequences after getting their wishes. But fans are speculating about what happened in real life.
How does the Kwonsiwon app actually work?
The application is truly designed for promotional or marketing purposes. Even though fans are still afraid of it, it has no connection with reality.
With a simple user interface, the app has an option to register, where users are supposed to make a wish.
But apparently it just saves the files to 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 of the app is to record videos.”
Marketing stunt or something darker?
The app is a perfect example of a marketing tactic and is perhaps part of a dramatic marketing campaign. The app is also rated for ages 3 and up, which means there’s nothing terribly mysterious about it. Otherwise, PlayStore or App Store must have reported it.
The creators of “If Wishes Could Kill” have not yet indicated whether or not they have any connection to the real app.
