Beautiful storyline
This drama does not solely focus on love between a man and a woman. It's a story about relationships between people with mental issues, portrayed in the most realistic yet beautiful way possible. The brotherhood between Moon Sang Tae and Moon Kang Tae will make you laugh and cry, and it makes you think about your own relationship with family members because you sometimes will see yourself in the character of Kang Tae. Kang Tae, no matter how normal he looks, has his own mental issue and Ko Moon Young slowly heals him, just as he slowly heals her. The soundtracks are absolutely fantastic, all of them. I am enjoying the drama a lot and find it very refreshing among other predictable Korean romantic dramas.Was this review helpful to you?
so special!! please do not miss.
I think many people are turned off by the theme of the show.The promotions looked little too intense for me and I wasn't sure that I wanted to watch it initially. But I am so glad I did. It is such a special show with lovely characters and a great story and surprisingly bright despite the subject matter.
I am not a serial kdrama watcher and this is only the second one I am watching as it is airing but I doubt there have been many other shows that have handled this storyline as sensitively and beautifully.
Watching Moon Sang Tae evolve into the adult he wants to be is so heartwarming especially in the recent episodes.
Sad that only 4 episodes are left but this one will definitely be worth more than a few rewatches.
For those still hesitating, please do not miss this show.
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Better as a Movie
Hi all , I really liked this drama but I feel like it should've been a movie instead . I got so borred at most parts . Some events and characters ( seung jae , his best friend , ju ri , director's son , the other nurse ...)seemed unnecessary .I honestly continued watching because of Seo ye ji's and Oh jung se's performances , amazing talents , I hope they win many awards.
Many scenes and senarios kept on being repeted , similarly, some questions were left unanswered such as :
-Where is patient Park ? How was the head nurse capable of discharging her in the first place ?only a doctor mainly the chief doctor or professor can make this decision .
-How did MY mother survive ?
-Why wasn't there an investigation on MY's father's death ?
-Why was he ( My's father) hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital instead of a neurosurgical department?
-Why is an alcoholic in a psychiatric hospital instead of a rehab center ?
-Did that girl give the manuscript of "the witch of the west to sang in?
-Did MY's book become a success?
-Did MY decide to continue writing ? Did GT study and got into university ?
-Did Juri become the head nurse?
...etc)
As for the production , it was the worst that I've seen in any K-drama. The transitions were so swift instead of being smooth . Adding to that , there were these long pauses and awkward silences of the main characters looking at eachother blankly without at least an OST playing in the background (especially in the first episodes ) .
Again , Wardrobe was okay ( yes it could've been way better ) but the problematic part were the nails , horrible, especially the white nailpolish .
However , the chemistry between kim soo hyun and Seo ye ji is undeniable. Love them to bits . Hope they become a real couple , get married and have cute children. I also love the other couple of the alcoholic and the abused , they're extremely cute as well.
Overall and again , this should have been a movie directed by another PD with less insignificant characters .
I personally, wouldn't rewatch it .
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I had really big expectations from this drama by watching the teaser and i have to say that this drama is really living up to my expectations.I got hooked to this drama by watching the teaser and 2 epi only.First of all the cast , cinematography , story and plot is really amazing.Kudos to the writer.The chemistry between syj and ksh is so cute.If this isn't chemistry then what is.Sjy has cold face and ksh got that cute face .For me they have similar type of face.Sjy's acting is on point.She is really straight forward in expressing her feelings.The way syj looks at ksh .When she told wow what a view while ksh was reading her books.aww that was so cute.When she told one of her fan to apologize to ksh and his hyung that was also so cute.When she said he has beautiful eyes and she wanted him.aww. When she said ksh to remove the cap beacause she can't see his pretty face .That was the most cute scence .Lastly when she siad that she came to ok pshycytric hospital because she missed him.My heart was dying out of their cuteness.Syj's acting is on point.She has that strong charisma .Whenever she comes on screen my heart feels attacked with her beauty and dies.She is a badass.She got that attitude like seo dan from cloy , yi seo from itaewon class and for sure jang man weol from hotel del luna.I love this kinda attitude type of character.She is killing and slaying this character.wow. Kudos to her stylist too.Her acting , attitude and outfit is so perfect and gives justice to the character.I am like big fan of this character.Sjy's voice is so attractive.I wanted to see the drama because i got attracted to her voice over in the teaser.Kim so hyun , My baby is always the best.He is so freakinngg cute and hot.When syj asked why he came and when he said he wanted to see those eyes of her again.My heart melted.He never dissapoints the audience.Both characters are amazing.
Seeing their acting , I am speechless.No words will be enough to appreciate their acting.Just wow.Those who haven't watched this drama should watch this.Its Daebakk ! I am waiting for epi 3 and 4 to come out cause i already miss them.❤and I am really excited to know why she ended of being like that cold ice queen.
This drama is Holy Grailllll !!!
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BAEKSANG 2021, YOU HAVE THE WINNER HERE!!!
Gosh! I'm literally speechless. I finished this drama last night (August 09, 2020) and in this very morning, I still can't compose myself. I get that weird feeling like there's a hole in my heart and I don't know how to fill the void. Two months journey with It's Okay To Not Be Okay every weekend is one of the best moments I've ever had with a K-drama. I was crazy about this one and got too invested. While waiting for the next episodes, I kept rewatching the previous episodes like million times! I even memorized all the scripts! Damn! When they say this is a healing drama, yes, here I am, healed by It's Okay To Not Be Okay!1. The production
PDnim and all the crews, you have my greatest appreciation! Hats off for the hard work because I can 100% sure that your almost 6 months of hard work, sleepless nights and sacrifices, it all pays off! PERIOD! This drama is an absolute gems and I believe it had already changed and touched so many souls. The editing is a top notch! Like, look at that cinematic 360-degree shot and the very smooth transition on the early episodes, 대박!!!
2. Story
Jo Yong writernim, you're indeed a genius! When I saw those parallelism on the drama, I was like: "Wow! So the dots are connected now!" and it was 진짜 진짜 brilliant! Every episodes have a beautiful titles, beautiful morals and the titles perfectly encapsulate their whole stories. The character development is the main point. You can clearly see how they transform so beautifully.
3. Acting
There they are! The mighty Kim Soo Hyun, the versatile Oh Jung Se, the wonderful Seo Ye Ji: the trio is badass! Moon Gang Tae is for Kim Soo Hyun only. Moon Sang Tae is for Oh Jung Se only. Ko Mun Yeong is for Seo Ye Ji only. No one can do better than them. The quality of their acting are top tier. What makes me happy is that you can also see that all the casts were doing their best and 100% all out! Even the minor roles are doing their best! The old saying is true: when you work with a best partners in a perfect environment, that magic force will come to you and boost you. PS: If them three don't receive any awards in the near future, I riot!
4. Visual FX
I watched all the behind the scene-videos of It's Okay To Not Be Okay and I can tell the visual FX works like magic! The CGI is so perfect and looks very real! Look at the Cursed Castle. You almost can't tell that the whole building is all CGIed. I guess, all the upcoming drama have to learn from this one. It's Okay To Not Be Okay set the bar very high!
5. OST
OH MY GOD! The OST is very very very good! Like, all the songs are specially made for this drama, to support the story. I'm in love with all of the songs and even once made a cover of You're Cold by Heize. I need the album to be released on digital music platform soon!
NB: Have you felt so invested into the drama? That makes you watch it over and over again using 3 different languages? Have you felt the urge to learn Hangeul (or Korean language in general) just so you can watch the drama without the subtitles? Have you faced the fact that the OST keep ringing in your mind? Yes, I have.
Watch this drama and you will get what I get. Fingercrossed!
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The Best Kdrama Released in 2020 so far
First off, the acting is flawless! Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji and most especially Oh Jung-Se (yes give this man an award!) did a fantastic job on this. Even the supporting casts and minor characters and cameos were awesome too. The casting is definitely on point in this.The animations also made this show even more vibrant. It was the animation at the very beginning of the show that made me decide I'll stick with this one until the end.
The story is poignantly beautiful. It really was a healing journey indeed. It's slow but sure of what it wants to deliver and portray. It tackled on and made us aware of some mental health issues. The characters all grew on me. I was rooting for all of them. I ugly cried when they cried (KSH and SYJ has a way of making me cry when they start crying). I laughed when they laughed. I was actually glad they didn't go all crazy thriller for the plot twist. It would've not given us the same heartwarming impact if it went on that route.
Overall, it was a great drama that will surely tug the heartstrings of its viewers.
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insane beginning, but still one of my most favorite dramas of this year
My first reaction to this drama was exactly like „uh, what the fuck is this?“ I know I am really girly. My second reaction was very similar to my first, I am not sure but I think I said „excuse me, I am drinking coffee, why are you vomiting your food in front of me?“Okay, jokes aside now. I was shocked and scared but also interested in it at the same time. And the male lead was so attractive that I couldn’t breathe, let’s be honest. You should know it.
This drama has meaningful story for every watcher, the meaning of this story can be different for everyone. For me, It’s okay to not be okay is about hardships and about looking for your own luck which sometimes can’t be easily find. Also there is included mental disorder which perfectly completes the story – mainly because of this is described in correct way. I am glad the producers now include these things, it's important.
We have here characters who aren’t only people with no background (I am a person who totally loves stories where characters had an interesting development or maybe the past which changed them and is still in their hearts and minds), this is very well done especially because of the mental disorders, ambience of mental hospital and totally impressive story which will touch you, make you cry and scare you at the same time. The characters are telling us their stories the whole time, also we can have a look on stories of secondary characters and that's a thing I really like. Their lives aren’t nice at all – and that’s the purpose, we should realise every person has his nightmares and we shouldn’t judge them because we are the same. Every person is afraid of something or someone.
Everyone can fool you in every time, we are humans and we should be humans. And if we are weak, let’s stick together. Maybe this is the thought I would like to highlight. Okay, I am starting to become psychologist, let’s change the topic, this is not good for me.
I cried, I was in shock, I had goosebumps, I love the story which scared me at first but in the end it gave me so much. The story is really thrilling, the story line can change in every second, it’s sometimes really unpredictable and I am living for it. So if you are looking for something you will not want to turn off, this drama is a perfect choice. It is a mature story, some things they won’t say to you like you are a totally dumb, you must to find out. I really apreciatte it, I was gluted of stories which are so easy, I wanted something more mature and this drama gave me exactly this.
Yes, there were plots which were easy to decipher them (can I even use this word? I am not national speaker so still I have problems with english), but that THING in one of the last episode. I won’t spoiler but I WAS SO SHOCKED, I KNOW I AM DUMB BUT I DIDN’T EXPECT THIS TYPE OF TWIST, REALLY. EVERYTHING I WANT TO SAY. I AM SHOCKED. THIS WAS SCARY… okay, shut up, just watch it!
The actors did amazing work. Kim Soo Hyun now, that’s one thing, I am obsessed with him, but I should take off my hat in front of everyone. I am amazed, I know nothing about acting but this… in my opinion, if watcher is amazed, the actors really did good job. And chemistry between main leads... is that even possible?
Ending of this drama was perfect, it totally suited the situation although at first I was a little dissapointed but then the true light appeared, so don’t be dissapointed, there is no reason for this feeling at all.
So it’s clear I recommend this to you. This is definitely one of my favorite dramas of this year, I hesitated a quite long because I still wasn’t sure if I was ready for this drama but one day I said I had have to try it because it will be probably my cup of coffee. And I was right. Although it scared me at first and i was saying things like „this is insane, my dear, it is“, but the scenes from beginning… just suits this story perfectly. It has a lot to offer, mainly because of the idea and thoughts which this story shares with us. Thank you so much for creating this. Go watch it, I believe you will love it!
And some fun fact at the end of this frickin weird review which I can’t probably call a review. But it’s okay.
I was thinking during 16 episodes who is that guy who appeared in episodes 3, 4 and 16. Really I was thinking about him for the whole time but I was too lazy for finding out who he was. When I was watching episode 16 and he appeared again, i stopped it and went on mydramalist to search. Then I finally found out that I had known him from Love In The Moonlight and I was so proud of myself that I really discovered this information right but then I realised something and started to yell at myself "I CAN‘ BELIEVE I WAS SO DUMB BECAUSE I WAS TOTALLY OBSESSED WITH HIS ROLE IN LOVE IN THE MOONLIGHT. HOW COULD I FORGET HIM?" And according to my research he was acting in My id is a gangnam beauty which I watched too but I totally can’t recall which role he was playing there. I am laughing at my reactions now, be confused is refreshing sometimes.
I know you probably really enjoyed reading my opinion. You wasted your time on my crazy text. And now – go watch It’s okay to not be okay, that’s a command.
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A must watch for those who enjoy well-written characters and a satisfying ending!
I will try to keep this short:The three main characters are extremely well-written and brilliantly acted. A special shout-out to Oh Jung Se for portraying MST so well and bringing life to the character! The side cast are also perfectly fit to their role and there are seriously 0 complaints in the acting department- the actors deserve all the praise.
The chemistry of the lead couple is amazing, but I would like to add that was sold me was the brilliant chemistry between the brothers. I enjoyed their storyline the most and loved seeing them grow and understand one another.
There are a lot of praises about this drama already and I will add on to say it deserves the praise it gets. However, one major issue not many seem to talk about is how problematic KMY's character is.
I am extremely sorry as this opinion may not be well-received by many but I think it is necessary to share. She seriously had many issues going on and I would have liked to see scenes where she actually receives therapy each time she went to the Hospital for other purposes. Many things she does are unforgivable but are brushed off by MGT as he accepts her personality and Seo Ye Jin plays her role with such charm that the audience does not seem to complain either. She is almost selfish at times as she is only nice to the man she loves and her brother.
In spite of what I mentioned, this show is worth watching for its gorgeous cinematography, the development of all the characters (mostly all), the OST and a well-rounded storyline.
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NOT YOUR TYPICAL KDRAMA
This drama is undeniably one of the BEST dramas of 2020. I had set a lot of expectations from this drama not only because of the cast but also because this is Kim Soo Hyun's first drama since 2015 and I'm pleased to say, that I wasn't disappointed. There are many aspects that I really liked about this drama but if I were to narrow them down to my top 5, then they are as follows:1. The Unique but Fitting Title: 'Psycho But its Okay' or 'Its okay Not to be Okay'is quite a catchy and an attention grabbing title, don't you think? But when you see the drama, you realise how apt it actually is. From the beginning till the end, the drama is trying to convince its viewers how we all have a past but in order to move on we must accept it and face it.
2. Captivating Script and the Overall Plot: Honestly, when I first saw the poster I thought this is going to be just like any other romantic kdrama where the leads meet, fall in love, go through a break up and then eventually get back together. But I was so wrong, the plot is completely different and unexpected but in a good way. I was never bored plus that major plot twist left me speechless.
3. Cast, Acting & their Chemistry: The casting was just perfect, couldn't have been better! All the actors did a fantastic job at the portrayal of their respective character especially Oh Jung Se. His portrayal of Moon Sang Tae, an autistic character on the specturm was just mind-blowing in the sense, it didn't seem fake or forced at all. Hats off to him.
4. Theme: This drama explores many themes such as Love, Family and Relationships. However, the major theme and the highlight of this drama is Mental Health. As we know, Mental Health is not a very common theme in kdramas so it's quite commendable how this drama portrays such a sensitive topic without stereotyping or romanticising it.
5. OST, BGM & Animation: All the OST's and the BGM featured in this drama were just amazing especially the song Wake Up by Elaine (I'm listening to it while typing this....haha). Plus, the animation in EP 1 and those short children's stories featured throughout the drama was just beautiful and so meaningful. I think of all the stories shown, my absolute favourite was 'The Boy Who Fed on Nightmares'.
However, there were four aspects that I personally wasn't a huge fan of and they are:
1. Pacing: I personally found myself enjoying the second half of the drama way more than the first half. But that doesn't mean that I didn't like it, I simply felt that the first few episodes were a little slow for my liking whereas during the second half I was constantly on the edge of my seat, curious to know what happens next.
2. Focus on Mental Health - This might just be me, but I wish the writers had focused a little more Mental Health and the relation between the brother rather than the romance between the leads.
3. Rushed Ending - Again, this might be just me, but for some reason that ending involving the Female lead's mother felt a little rushed for some reason. I personally felt like that whole part of the plot had a lot of potential and hence, many of us were coming up with possible theories but, it was nothing like that. I'm not going to elaborate further on this as I'm afraid I'll spoil the story. But those who've seen it will know what I mean.
4. Some Loose Ends (at least in my view) - I just finished the drama but I'm still confused about certain aspects such as: Why was the mother the way she was, How was she saved and Why did she disappear for so many years. Plus, why was the the Director of OK Hospital so obsessed with her, in the sense he didn't even know her personally. Now all of this means, either they didn't tie up all the loose ends or I simply didn't understand some parts of the story....lol.
But on the whole, this drama was just MARVELLOUS and was a pure delight to watch. Kudos to the entire cast and crew of IONTBO for creating such a beautiful series which is full of meaning and life lessons. And to those wondering whether to watch or not, please do check it out. I 'm sure you won't regret it.
Enjoy!
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this drama truly is a masterpiece...
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay is a healing romance that tells the story of a troubled health worker (Kim Soo Hyun) at a psychiatric hospital whose fate becomes intertwined with a writer (Seo Ye Ji) with Antisocial Personality Disorder as they fall in love.Kim Soo Hyun plays Moon Gang Tae who is a health worker at a psychiatric hospital. His only family is his older Autistic brother who he has spent his life taking care of while neglecting his own needs. He silently struggles through life doing his best. His world is completely turned upside down though when Ko Moon Young blows into his life like a hurricane.
Seo Ye Ji is Ko Moon Young. She keeps the fact that she has Antisocial Personality Disorder hidden and has been able to become a successful children’s writer. She is cold, calculating, and a bit dangerous. She sets her sights on Gang Tae and sets in motion a complicated romance for the pair.
Then we have Oh Jung Sae as Moon Sang Tae. He is Gang Tae’s older brother. His Autism causes him to struggle understanding people and has brought challenges to him and Gang Tae. Even though Gang Tae tends to take care of him, Sang Tae is very loyal, independent, and also wants to do what he can to help Gang Tae too.
Wow! Get ready! This drama is something else! It hooked me right from the start, and then I was glued to my seat all the way through. This is one of those special shows that captures your heart and takes you on an emotional journey that leaves you changed when you are through. Special indeed! The drama is like a dark, modern fairy tale. It has a magical quality to it in the way the story is told. The script was so incredibly well-written with every line of dialogue having meaning.
A lot of thought also went into the production with so much attention to detail in constructing the sets as well as how the scenes were shot. The OST also greatly enhanced this magical feel. All of these elements blended together beautifully to carry us away into this slightly disturbing yet very healing fairy tale.
Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji delivered powerhouse performances, and any time they were on screen together was completely captivating in so many different ways. Their chemistry was palpable. They run very hot and cold with each other which resulted in some incredibly intense moments as well as some deeply emotional ones.
This relationship is a bit disturbing in the beginning as these two clash. Their actions towards each other aren’t always that great. These are two very broken people. But they are drawn to each other, and those walls slowly start coming down between them.
Our characters are all very different from each other and have their own issues to deal with, but they all ultimately need the same thing…love and acceptance. Loneliness can be crippling, and that is shown very clearly here. Seeing this unlikely group come together and heal was such a treat. The concept of what a family is was explored in such a touching way.
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay is one of those unique and special thought-provoking dramas that truly is a masterpiece. It tells a heart-wrenching yet beautiful story of growth and healing. The characters are flawed, but we come to understand them and root for their personal growth and happiness. They don’t have to be perfect to achieve that either. Love and acceptance can be found in imperfection. The message is clear and simple…It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.
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BEST DRAMA EVER !!
I am usually one of those people that skip a lot in dramas and get bored really easily !! I was yet to find a drama I could just sit through and watch all of it , but as soon as I watched this ever part of this drama captivates and entertains the audience !! even whether is was silence I still sat through it all it was that captivating!!the plot was amazing !! and they portrayed it in a unique way that I loved !! THE ACTORS CHEMISTRY!! don’t even get me started !! The male lead and female lead was so beautiful together !!
the brother added such an emotional roller coaster effect to this show !! in a way the male lead wanted to be there but at the same time love his in life !!
THIS drama has such raw emotional underlying messages through all the characters illnesses and experiences and this is portrayed through the female leads books which just brings this drama to a whole new level !!
the music !! idk the name of the song but one of the songs just repeated I think every episode and it was such a good fit and just got me in the feels and vibes of the drama !!
rewatch value !! usually I wouldn’t rewatch and drama even if I really enjoyed it because I like the feeling of the cliche but still not 100% sire what’s gonna happen but I feel in the future I would definitely rewatch this drama !!
THIS DRAMA IS DEFINITELY WORTH THE WATCH !!
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Best drama 2020
I have never been so attached to a kdrama . For me this drama was more character driven than plot driven and the character development of each person is seriously done so well.If your watching for the whole money plot twist you might be slightly disappointed but for me this drama was not about that but the healing process which is why i love it so much
The chemistry between kim soo hyun and seo yeji is literally out of this world for me they have the best kdrama chemistry ever and i am seriously parting the have another project together.
So yes i am giving this a solid ten
I am really going to miss the drama especially our trio
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