4 K-Dramas To Watch If You Liked If Wishes Could Kill

Korean Dramas Like If Wishes Could Kill: If you’ve just finished ‘If Wishes Could Kill’ on Netflix, you’re probably still thinking about its eerie storyline and intense twists. The series has quickly grabbed attention worldwide, with viewers praising its mix of teenage drama, horror, and mystery. The drama is currently trending worldwide on Netflix after its complete eight-episode season was released on April 24, 2026.

According to the Netflix synopsis, the series revolves around, “A mysterious app promises wishes — then starts a countdown to death. As a group of teens becomes entangled, they must break the deadly chain to survive.” If that mix of dark themes and school life is something that you like and keeps you hooked, here are some Korean dramas with a similar vibe:

4 Korean Dramas To Watch If You Liked If Wishes Could Kill

1. Night Has Come

This drama drops a group of students into a deadly version of the mafia game during a school retreat. ‘Night Has Come’ is about “A mystery teen death game in which a mafia game takes place for students in Class 2 and 3 who left the retreat and the intense psychological warfare of cheating and deception and the breathtaking tension”, according to IMDb. It stars Lee Jae-in, Kim Woo-seok, Choi Ye-bin, Cha Woo-min, Ahn Ji Ho, and Jung So-ri in the main roles. Every decision matters, and trust becomes dangerous.

Like ‘If Wishes Could Kill’, it focuses on friendships under pressure and the fear of not knowing who will survive. The tension builds slowly but keeps you guessing till the end. 

2. Pyramid Game

Set in a girls’ school, this series explores a brutal ranking system where students vote each other up or down. Those at the bottom face severe bullying. According to Prime Video's synopsis, “Baekyeon Girls' High already feels like a game of survival for new student Seong Su-ji, but when she's introduced to a ranking system that chooses class outcasts via secret vote, she must decide whether to accept her status or rebel”, is the main plot of Pyramid Game. 

While it may not be supernatural, the psychological tension feels just as intense. It reflects how power, fear, and peer pressure can turn everyday school life into something disturbing.

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3. All of Us Are Dead

‘All of Us Are Dead’ is a massive hit and one of Netflix's most successful non-English series ever. If you enjoyed the group survival element, this zombie thriller is a must-watch. ‘All of Us Are Dead’ is about “A high school becomes ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak. Trapped students must fight their way out — or turn into one of the rabid infected”, according to Netflix's synopsis. The emotional bonds between characters and constant danger make it very similar in tone, just with more action and horror.

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4. Revenant

‘Revenant’ was a hit domestically in South Korea, boasting high viewership ratings that often exceeded 10%. This one leans more into folklore and possession but keeps the same dark, unsettling mood. IMDb states, ‘Revenant’ is about, “Ku San Young works and studies at night to become a public officer. After receiving a relic from her dead father mysterious deaths take place around her, and she finds herself slowly changing.” If you liked the supernatural side of ‘If Wishes Could Kill’, this drama gives you a deeper, more mature take on it.

If you enjoyed the mix of school life, suspense, and supernatural fear in ‘If Wishes Could Kill’, these K-dramas are perfect for your next binge.

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