It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)

The leads have intense chemistry
Emotional rollercoaster
complicated relationship between the leads
Dark vibes
Sad and traumatic backstory for the leads
Crime element
instead of the FL chasing after the guy, the ML goes after the FL, similar in that its kind of obsessive

It both hero and heroine meet first at their childhood where the heroine is left with the impression that she saves the hero's life (justifieble or not). Later on in current times they meet again.. and fall in love, but the hero is reluctant to date the heroine due to the traumatic experiences in his past witch left him with the impression that he can't be loved. At later stage of the drama the newly-started couple has to deal with the possibility that the female parent of one of them was killed by a family member of the other one.

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Mommy!! This lineup is super expected!! The fork in the road of life has two different lives
"#I live elsewhere#" Zhong Chuxi Liu Xueyi
Plot:
Xia Guo (played by Zhong Chuxi) is an ordinary white-collar gold woman, and her childhood sweetheart boyfriend Yuan Yujian (played by Liu Xueyi) lives an ordinary and happy life in her hometown of Leshan. A sudden opportunity to go back and forth to the Shanghai headquarters for development forced her to replan her future development. In the face of the prosperity and glamor of the big city and the familiarity and stability of their hometown, the two Xia Guo made a difficult choice at the crossroads of their lives, and since then they have embarked on completely different life paths.
Xia Guo chose to stay in Leshan, continue to be with Yu Jian, and live a simple and warm life. Another Xia Guo chose to go to Shanghai to pursue his career dreams, and met the excellent and gentle Xue Yuming (played by Lin Liangshen) and the free and enthusiastic Alan (played by Yao Chi). The two Xia Guo have experienced different love, friendship, family and workplace, and have gained different growth and happiness

both Another Way and It's Okay to Not Be Okay had hurt and traumatized leads that in some way relied on each other though in Another Way the mains barely interacted.
also both have Seo Ye Ji

- both have a theme/storyline around healing, healing, healing
- definite tearjerker
- also centers around family relationships (very complicated family relationships) and friendships
- plotwists!
- romance
- overall both stories that you wish you could watch for the first time again!

Both are considered healing dramas as the main character struggles to get over their past and regrets through their blooming love for each other and matured.

Similar in these aspects:

- Both have that otherworldly feel to it
- Mystical-like storytelling element
- Dark and based on fairy tales
- Intimidating and powerful female leads
- Hidden past

similar dynamic , the 2 main leads both have something wrong with them and they work together to get better and heal each other along the way

- both are healing dramas.
- the chemistry of the leads are on point.
- both dramas take place in a hospital (in iontbo a psychic hospital and in chococlate a hospice).
- the dramas take place by the sea.

Both feature female protagonists who are blessed with everything, including a great body, smarts, ability to sympathize with others, patience, ability to react quickly, and stamina.

there's no age gap in IOTNBO but in both dramas:
- the FL is rich (and has a great wardrobe) + has been sheltered (personalities differ though)
- FL pursues ML first and relentlessly chases after him
- has a ML who has things holding him back from starting a relationship with FL (in TFF its age gap and his responsibility as an adult, in IOTNBO its his responsibilities and her personality).
- both have great chemistry between leads
other than that plot varies wildly, but I think it's a good rec to keep in mind if you run out of directly similar ones.

Both have a mentally challenge child at home. Fully functioning, smart and genius in someway but mentally struggle in another way. Both have a very committed family member unconditional love

Both dramas are psychological rom-com and the main theme is mostly related to female leads. Both dramas have wonderful leads and a nice romance.

- Both dramas MASTERFULLY portray mental health issues
- Both dramas MLs have complex brotherly relationships which is beautifully portrayed and is so touching
- Brotherhood is a strong part of both dramas
- Both ML s work in healthcare settings
- Both MLs are very hot xD I mean it's Lee Dong Wook and Kim Soo Hyun <3
- Both are top-notch psychological mysteries

Similar:
- Self-care, personal growth, adapt and overcome
- Romance : Communication & great chemistry of our main couple, slow burn
- Not an usual drama : new twists and unexpected turns.
- Good OST
- Dysfunctional family

Not similar: In Run On, the atmosphere is light and fluffy, whereas in It's Okay To Not Be Okay, it's darker.