Synopsis
A psychiatric ward caregiver and a hostile children's book author heal each other through shared trauma.
What makes It's Okay to Not Be Okay worth watching
Visually astonishing and one of the most beautifully designed K-dramas of the streaming era.
It's Okay to Not Be Okay represents a strong example of south korea romance from the 2020 production cycle. Korean studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Romance and Drama elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Ye-ji, Oh Jung-se. It originally aired on tvN, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch It's Okay to Not Be Okay online
You can currently stream It's Okay to Not Be Okay on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Netflix — see all Netflix Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
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