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It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Original title: Saikojiman Gwaenchanha
  • TV Series
  • 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
42K
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POPULARITY
929
174
Kim Soo-hyun and Seo Ye-ji in It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
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Dark ComedyKorean DramaPsychological DramaRomantic ComedyComedyDramaRomance

An extraordinary road to emotional healing opens up for an selfish antisocial children's-book writer and a selfless psych-ward caretaker when they cross paths.An extraordinary road to emotional healing opens up for an selfish antisocial children's-book writer and a selfless psych-ward caretaker when they cross paths.An extraordinary road to emotional healing opens up for an selfish antisocial children's-book writer and a selfless psych-ward caretaker when they cross paths.

  • Stars
    • Kim Soo-hyun
    • Seo Ye-ji
    • Oh Jung-se
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    42K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    929
    174
    • Stars
      • Kim Soo-hyun
      • Seo Ye-ji
      • Oh Jung-se
    • 710User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Kim Soo-hyun
    Kim Soo-hyun
    • Moon Gang-tae
    • 2020
    Seo Ye-ji
    Seo Ye-ji
    • Go Moon Young
    • 2020
    Oh Jung-se
    Oh Jung-se
    • Moon Sang-tae
    • 2020
    Park Gyuyoung
    Park Gyuyoung
    • Nam Joo Ri
    • 2020
    Jang Young-nam
    Jang Young-nam
    • Park Haeng-ja
    • 2020
    Kim Joo-hun
    Kim Joo-hun
    • Lee Sang-in
    • 2020
    Park Jin-joo
    Park Jin-joo
    • Yoo Seung Jae
    • 2020
    Kang Ki-doong
    Kang Ki-doong
    • Jo Jae-soo
    • 2020
    Kim Woo-kyum
    • Nurse
    • 2020
    Kim Ki-chun
    Kim Ki-chun
    • Kan Pil Wong (patient)…
    • 2020
    Jang Gyu-ri
    Jang Gyu-ri
    • Seon-byeol
    • 2020
    Jeong Jae-kwang
    Jeong Jae-kwang
    • Joo Jeong-tae (patient)
    • 2020
    Kim Chang-wan
    Kim Chang-wan
    • Oh Ji-wang
    • 2020
    Lee Eol
    Lee Eol
    • Go Dae Hwan
    • 2020
    Kim Mi-kyung
    Kim Mi-kyung
    • Kang Soon-deok
    • 2020
    Choi Woo-Sung
    • Oh Cha Yong
    • 2020
    Kim Soo-In
    Kim Soo-In
    • Young Go Moon-Young
    • 2020
    Kang Ji-Eun
    • Park Ok Ran (patient)
    • 2020
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    10jcwins

    Real topics! Stunning Cinematography!

    I just finished four episodes of this show and all i can say is WOW! This one is a MUST watch even if your not into korean tv shows you still have to watch this one. It's truly moving. The acting is simply amazing and the issues are real and I feel so many people can relate to the issues because in life everyone goes through alot of downs and this show truly covers peoples dark areas inside themselves they want to hide. Its a stunning show please watch if you haven't yet!
    10bpemkvqq

    Unique and powerful

    This drama is very different from your typical kdrama. It addresses the sensitive topic of mental health and it has me completely hooked after watching only the first few episodes. The actors have great chemistry; their charisma is insane. I really enjoyed the animations that were incorporated into the film. I highly recommend everyone to try experiencing this great drama for themselves because it will surely not disappoint.
    10aayatfatma

    Shadowy fairytale

    EDITED REVIEW- I wrote my earlier review after watching the second episode, and am editing now after watching the last episode. I am in tears and the joy I am feeling right now is heart warming. This drama was so beautiful and fabulous... I have no words. The story line is so good, you will be in tears and you will think again about K dramas, its that beautiful. Every character development is smooth, and its not complete 360 change which usually is shown. Its just becoming better. The costumes, music, scenes, dialogues, actors, editing, production... everything is so perfect I-... Its just awesome. This show didn't disappoint me even for single second. The last episode is so beautifully, you will be crying that it ended and be happy about the ending the characters got. And Boy did the actors act?! Kim Soo Hyun is famous I get it, but Oh Jung Se?!! Major shout out to him and Yoo Sae Ji!! these two acted so good that I got moved for real. I have seen Oh Jung Se acting as support actor in so many dramas, but this? This is how a good actor makes a supporting character into a Lead character. Its brilliant. New respect for both Oh Jung Se and Yoo Sae Ji. This show is a must for everyone who thinks they are 'Not Okay'. This show will show you that being 'Not Okay' is 'okay'. You can have flaws too, and you will see that everyone has them too. You will see that being not okay is what makes you human.

    OLD REVIEW- I have watched many k dramas, and this is very different. Maybe because it's a Netflix original, but it has the touch of more than just k-drama. Whole production idea is different, including the story book display. Great concept. It's not the flowery, lovey dovey k drama fairy tale. It's a dark fairy tale. So i would recommend it for anyone, who likes k drama's concept of childhood friends meeting again and dark deep dialogues. To say it's playlist is good, would be an understatement. Just two episodes and I am already in love with it.
    10Trisha1407

    A Much Needed Apology to Mental Health Patients From the So called Normal Society

    This show itself is an apology letter to people who are mentally different from the society we have created thinking they don't understand us but it is exactly the opposite. This show gives its audience what we expect from a classic yet different drama. The transaction from one scene to another is so smooth that you don't realise the effect as anything dramatic. The emotions of loneliness Sadness Happiness Jealousy Love are so amazingly portrayed that you feel like this is no big deal but will let you understand human nature. Also how many times have you felt the need to ignore and not be bothered about those mental patients that we have separated from our regular society. Think.
    10pamelajane-91957

    Stunning!

    After watching many dramas, this is by far the best I have seen so far. This is why... Every scene is beautiful in it's own way. I felt an emotional connection to all of the characters and have become invested in the story. It brings the topic of mental health to the fore front so is very current. The chemistry portrayed between the two lead actors is heart stopping......just kiss already!! 😘

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    • Trivia
      A butterfly-tapping technique (butterfly hug) mentioned by Moon Gang-tae is an actual technique to help patients who experienced trauma and helps with bilateral stimulation to help relax or calm a person.
    • Connections
      Remade as It's Okay to Not to Be Okay (2025)
    • Soundtracks
      You're Cold
      Performed by Heize

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    • Release date
      • June 20, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Netflix
      • Official Site (South Korea)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Psycho But It's Okay
    • Production companies
      • Studio Dragon
      • Story TV
      • Gold Medalist
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      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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