When I was first watching this I thought it wasn't that bad. No tears were even starting to form while watching each episode. I thought, what was everyone talking about? Then I got a couple more episodes in and I started to understand. I started to get more and more emotional with each episode I watched. Thank goodness they included comedy to lighten the mood.
There is a big twist in that happens and I was shocked when it did. Afterwards I got upset because I should have seen it coming.
This show is one that will be moving to everyone. Even more so if you've gone through something yourself. I've had a couple situations where I was able to relate to the characters so I was crying like crazy at some parts. I think they did a great job showing different mental health issues and how to deal with them.
A huge applause to the actors in this show! The fact that they don't even have to say anything and I can feel the emotion they're expressing is so impressive. The facial expressions were spot on.
I highly suggest for everyone to watch this! Just make sure you have some tissues nearby.
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A Magic ? A Masterpiece ?
You rarely come across something where the urge of watching next episode become higher , heart rate starts pounding fast n you can't wait to watch all the episodes. Same happend with me, this is my 1st KDRAMA series n I'm not disappointed. What a masterpiece ? I can't put it into words, I never saw something this magical n masterpiece ? that raw emotions, feelings, character development, pain, background music n songs, I felt every single thing while watching this series.. Now after finishing this series, I still don't know how to get over this amazing piece of work ? I just can't forget it, every character has done a phenomenal job ? the memories will stay with me forever ? the soundtracks n background music everything was a top notch... I really wish I could forget this series so that I can rewatch it right now ? even though it was my first KDRAMA n there are many more to watch, but I highly doubt if there are any who will be able to top this amazing masterpiece ? I wish it never ended ?Was this review helpful to you?
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Hotel Del Luna type vibe
Likes: Kim Soo Hyun. When you see someone that cute, that broken, it brings out your inner noona. Seo Yeji as the unabashed FL and her amazingly low seductive voice. Their chemi. Those kisses. The dark storybook element. Oh Jung Se's terrific performance as KSH's autistic brother. THE DEER. I don't know how they thought of putting that Deer into the story, but I can tell you, it cracked me up EVERY. TIME.Dislikes: Have you seen SYJ's waist in that pink dress? You have? Good. Please tell me what happened in that scene because I was too busy wondering if SYJ was human.
What I loved about this drama was the FL's brazen personality and unabashed pursuit of the ML. It was refreshing to see that. It was so much fun watching KSH's reactions to SYJs unfiltered flirtiness. Their chemistry was great. They also had a great chemistry with OJS who did a great job acting as the autistic brother. The relationship between the brothers is a complicated one and had many layers that I found touching and heartbreaking, The dynamic between SYJ and OJS added the comedic moments that I enjoyed. I also liked how the drama dealt with mental health, specifically KSH's emotional struggle to balance his guilt, reality, and his own feelings.
I don't know if it's because both dramas were created by Studio Dragon, but the vibe of this drama is very similar to Hotel Del Luna. There's this sort of haunting darkness and I really loved how they weaved the dark children's books through out the story. I wished though there was some more skinship between the leads. Darn Deer! eeeeeeOWWoo
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Lovely from beginning to end!
Incredible script and great cast and good production. Solid performance by all the actors.There were times I really felt the chills run over my spine and times when the tears ran over my face. Besides the great build up, the comedy written in the dialogues had me laughing out loud many times. Really one of the best dramas of 2020. You will not be disappointed. I really liked it. Now I'm curious what other projects the writer has done and what she might do in the future.
P.S. The actor playing Ssang-tae, Oh Jung Se has done an phenomenal job. The way he portrayed the mannerisms is absolutely spot on! A complete change from his role in 'When the Camelia blooms'. It completely changed the view I had of him as an actor.
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Warm My Heart
I love the cast chemistry make me laugh and cry with them. Big applause for Oh Jung Se !!Since this is Kim Soo Hyun drama i have big expectation and i'm so satisfied
I love the final episode OST :)
Animation in each episode make it more interesting. The story somehow is predictable but that's not a big problem it's still a roller coster ride (which is typicall K-Drama ) you can laugh in beginning and cry in the end episode
So far for me this is the best K-Drama in 2020.
I will recommend this drama
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This Drama is not Okay it's AMAZING
I literally just finished this drama and right away I must say it went beyond my expectations and has become a new favourite!I had this sitting on my to watch list for a bit only really being aware of it due to the children's books being merch for the series. However I did not expect myself to become attached and enthralled it's actors, the music, plot, animation, etc. It's truly the whole package with this one!
The opening of the first episode in itself captivated me with the story like opening and the 3D looking stop animation. It gave a strong impression and made me want to see where this story would go! There was a hint of darkness to the cute animation was like a premonition to what would later unfold in this drama.
One thing I'd love to highlight is the comedy in this one and the funny edits. You'll know what I mean when you watch it! The funny edits were more prominent in the earlier episodes, but I think it fit when things were more relaxed compared to the later half of the series.
The story covered many of my favourite themes and tropes in a fascinating and refreshing way. The main leads knowing each other from childhood but not realizing it (or acknowledging it right away); the characters having their own traumas and helping each other/facing them; an ongoing mystery/ issue that gets resolved; found family, etc. I could honestly go on and on.
The characters themselves were entertaining and loveable (or slowly grew on me). Ko Moon-young was especially refreshing! Maybe I haven't watched enough kdramas yet, but I feel like I haven't seen a female lead as blunt and direct as her. The book signing scene will forever be a favourite for me!
The fact that she has a kind of low voice that can get kind of monotone util she unleashes some rage/ curses felt unique. Plus she's very forward, asking Gang-tae if he wanted to sleep with her and announcing that she's horny.
LIKE YESSSS! GIVE ME MOREEEE!
The kiss scenes are worth it and felt satisfying especially after I watched other dramas with little pecks lol
The Moon brothers were brilliant in themselves and it was great seeing them grow and interact with Moon-young.
I'd love to add that I found myself adoring the patients at OK Psychiatric Hospital and their stories.
Another element I did not realize would be so special was the fairy tale stories/ children's . The style of the books themselves were nice to look at and I enjoyed when the characters would read them/ show them to the viewer. The messages in the female lead's books really felt healing in their own way and kind of make you contemplate stuff, which is something I love in kdramas (like Just between lovers, go watch it lol). The final story book she creates with her really tied their experiences together and gave a happy little bow to the ending (which was satisfying so do not fear).
The only reason I took some points off from rewatchability is because of the identity of the female lead's mother. Once you know it, it kinds of ruins the fluffy feelings in some of the earlier episodes, but I guess you can just observe them again with that new found knowledge in mind. Seriously did anyone else see Mrs. Park as Ko Moo-young's mother???? I was caught off guard and fell for the patient possibly being her.
Anyway I just like the good feels, healing, comedy, and life advice this drama gave me over the course of 16 episodes.
It's one I have to show my mother for sure!
Now I'm not sure what I'll watch after this, it feels like too good of a series to watch another from. Know that I enjoyed this as someone who's watched Chocolate and Just Between Lovers, if you liked the themes of trauma in those, I think you'll enjoy this one too!
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Really good healing drama
This drama was just awesome from start till the end! Loved how the main characters grew with each other and learned to really love themselves and the people around them.Even the side characters were very interesting and were all thoroughly developed.
The drama had funny elements to it and really, really touching moments as well where you literally can't help but have tears roll down your cheeks.
The main characters matched so well and you know they have good chemistry when you wish they are an actual couple in real life.
I have nothing bad to say about this drama as it had it all!
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this drama will get you hooked
everything about this drama was fantastic but it will not be everyone's taste as it's not your typical kdrama. I personally like this drama because the female lead was strong and I'm tired of the continuous naive and foolish female role but despite her being strong, she was a bit toxic/ crazy but that made me enjoy the story even more. The casting was picked by God's hand, I especially like the male lead's brother acting the most. This series is a rom-com but it also a bit dark which makes it more realistic, even the side characters were perfect in acting their role and you will never got bored of this drama. I 100 percent recommend thisWas this review helpful to you?
A beautiful and refreshing story on trauma, mental health, and the healing journey.
As someone who enjoys intense, action-packed dramas, I would say It's Okay to Not Be Okay (IOTNBO) conveyed a completely different message and feel - in a good way. However, it's definitely not for everyone and I wouldn't recommend it to a K-drama newbie as there are many nuances that can make the drama seem "too slow" or "boring." There are also common K-drama themes embedded throughout the drama, so it's not something completely new - but the genre and storyline are what separate this piece from the others.This drama shows what trauma (and healing) is like through the perspective of three characters - Moon Gang Tae, Moon Sang Tae, and Ko Mun Yeong. All three characters struggled with their own inner demons throughout the show and eventually conquered it through their relationships with each other. It's a raw and emotional perspective of trauma, and displays the truths of how difficult it can be to really overcome your past pains and struggles. I truly enjoyed watching every character develop and grow into who they were meant to be, alongside one another. I did have questions I wanted answers to - specifically about Ko Mun Yeong's mother - but they ultimately didn't affect the closing of the drama. The story came to a good end, with no strings left untied.
The acting was superb, especially Oh Jung-Se who played as Moon Sang-Tae. There were many scenes he played that made me emotional beyond belief - it was so hard to detach from his character, even after the drama ended. Seo Ye-Ji and Kim Soo Hyun are obviously masters at their art as well; their chemistry was off the charts and they definitely lived up to the hype!
Music was a 10/10. But I AM a Heize fan, so I might be biased there. ;^)
All in all, I'd say this drama was a refreshing piece. It's heavy, but not TOO heavy - so you can definitely enjoy it and even rewatch it if you wish. There were definitely great takeaways, and it has a soft spot in my heart.
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Wow just wow
Now usually I don’t usually like watching these kind of dramas, which is why I was a little hesitant to watch this at first because I usually get bored easily, but after seeing how much hype this got I decided to give it a go. Gotta say it was definitely worth the hype. Once I watched the first episode I was absolutely in love with this show. If a show is done right then even if it was a non interesting subject it could be very interesting. I loved this show from beginning to end and would recommend it to everyone. The acting was amazing, the soundtrack was amazing and the show is just aesthetically pleasing.Was this review helpful to you?
Quality narration, quality story and quality acting.
First of all, the subject of the series is very beautiful and different. The theme of love in classic Korean dramas is not the main issue here. So the drama doesn't just make you a regular love story. It blends this narrative with love while slowly showing behind the scenes of two beautiful brother relationship and past events. The way the story is set up, the quality of the production and the great performance of the actors are worth watching this series. The general mood of the drama and Seo Yea-Ji's beauty and acting were one of the things that got me most tied to the drama. We're used to seeing female characters a bit more passive and monotonous than male characters in Korean dramas. But the main female character in this series is a dominant, very different and interesting character. I can say that my favorite series is this series for now.Was this review helpful to you?
How is the mother alive?
I loved this drama but my one complaint is that the writer never tied up the storyline about the mother. Did MY’s father kill her mother or was that just a hallucination the father had because of his brain cancer? For me that was the only loose end. The acting was stellar and I would like to see the leads paired again. They had great chemistry!The actor who portrayed Sang Tae really deserves an award for his acting. This was a really difficult role to portray and he did it beautifully. I loved his Declaration of Independence at the end. It was heartwarming and beautiful. I laughed out loud during this drama and cried more than I would like to admit.
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