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It's Okay to Not Be Okay 2020

“When you can't control yourself, count to three.”

★ 8.5/10 · 1,497 votes TV-MA DramaComedy 1 seasons · 16 eps Ended
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What is It's Okay to Not Be Okay?

It’s Okay to Not Okay is a 2020 South Korean romantic‑comedy drama series. The show was written by Jo Yong and directed by Park Shin‑woo, and it stars Kim Soo‑hyun, Seo Y

Type
TV series
Year
2020
Status
Ended
Episodes
16
Runtime
77 minutes
First aired
Jun 20, 2020
Last aired
Aug 9, 2020
Original language
KO
Origin
KR
Networks
tvN
Genres
Drama, Comedy
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It’s Okay to Not Okay is a 2020 South Korean romantic‑comedy drama series. The show was written by Jo Yong and directed by Park Shin‑woo, and it stars Kim Soo‑hyun, Seo Y

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Should you watch it?

“A weary psychiatric worker and a cynical fairy tale author find unexpected healing in each other.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling character development
  • unique storytelling style
Keep in mind
  • heavy emotional themes

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas that explore the intersection of mental health and fairy tales.

The series explores complex psychological themes and emotional trauma.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise?

A psychiatric ward worker meets a fairy tale author who does not believe in fairy tales.

What is the author's personality?

She is a woman who writes fairy tales but does not believe in them.

What is the protagonist's struggle?

He is desperate to escape his emotional baggage and the heavy responsibilities he has held all his life.

How do the characters interact?

They begin to heal with help from one another.

What is the tone?

The series focuses on healing and emotional growth within a psychiatric setting.