Desperate to escape from his emotional baggage and the heavy responsibility he’s had all his life, a psychiatric ward worker begins to heal with help from the unexpected – a woman who writes fairy tales but doesn’t believe in them.
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Cast
Kim Soo-hyun
Moon Gang-tae
Seo Yea-ji
Ko Moon-young
Oh Jung-se
Moon Sang-tae
Park Gyu-young
Nam Joo-ri
Seasons & Episodes1 season · 16 episodes
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He has no money, no parents, and no hope. All he has is an autistic brother. All Gang-tae wants is to be able to put food on the table and provide shelter for the two of them. One day, a strange woman who seems like the witch in a children's story appears in front of him. Moon-young is the queen of children's literature who uses her pen to capture the hearts of her young readers. She cannot congenitally feel love, but she is somehow drawn to a man who refuses to love. The two push and pull at each other, sometimes hurting themselves and the other in the process.
E1The Boy Who Fed On Nightmares
Jun 20, 202075m★ 8.6
Moon Gang-tae has a striking run-in with his brother's favorite author, Ko Mun-yeong, when she comes to his hospital to read to the children.
E2The Lady in Red Shoes
Jun 21, 202074m★ 9.4
Mun-yeong invites Moon Sang-tae to a book signing event that ends with a nasty commotion. Gang-tae hears about a job opening in his hometown.
E3Sleeping Witch
Jun 27, 202077m★ 9.1
Having followed Gang-tae, Mun-yeong begins teaching literature classes at his new hospital. Chaos breaks out when a VIP patient runs away.
E4Zombie Kid
Jun 28, 202070m★ 8.4
The VIP patient's incident triggers childhood memories for Gang-tae, who remains an emotional puzzle to Mun-yeong. Lee Sang-in arrives in town.
E5Rapunzel and The Cursed Castle
Jul 4, 202073m★ 9.5
With nowhere else to take Mun-yeong, Gang-tae brings her back to his place. Discovering her there surprises everyone, most of all Nam Ju-ri.
E6Bluebeard's Secret
Jul 5, 202072m★ 9.7
When Mun-yeong offers an opportunity to Sang-tae, Gang-tae is forced to bend to their will. A patient at the hospital rattles Mun-yeong.
E7The Cheerful Dog
Jul 11, 202072m★ 9.8
Gang-tae takes a day off from work to spend time with Mun-yeong, who seems to need a distraction. While drinking alone, Ju-ri encounters Sang-in.
E8Beauty and The Beast
Jul 12, 202077m★ 8.7
Seeing Mun-yeong with something that belongs to him upsets Sang-tae. When a belligerent visitor shows up at the hospital, Gang-tae snaps.
E9King Donkey Ears
Jul 18, 202075m★ 9.5
Gang-tae and Mun-yeong decide to go on a day trip together. During their mountain getaway, an unforeseen situation crops up.
E10The Girl Who Cried Wolf
Jul 19, 202082m★ 9.5
Refusing to go home, Sang-tae coops himself up in a room. Gang-tae wrestles with the demons of his past and the constraints of his present.
E11The Ugly Duckling
Jul 25, 202086m★ 9.6
An escaped patient shows up at the mansion. Mun-yeong makes an effort to change Sang-tae's mind about allowing her a place in the brothers' lives.
E12Romeo and Juliet
Jul 26, 202074m★ 9.8
Wanting to overcome his trauma, Sang-tae opens up about his darkest memory. A cruel twist of fate threatens Gang-tae's newfound happiness.
E13The Father of the Two Sisters
Aug 1, 202083m★ 8.5
Sang-tae shows Gang-tae that he's been practicing drawing his greatest fear. Mun-yeong receives word about her father's worsening condition.
E14The Hand, the Monkfish
Aug 2, 202079m★ 9.5
The identity of the vandal who ruined Sang-tae's mural sends everyone into a state of shock. Mun-yeong struggles to process a devastating truth.
E15A Tale of Two Brothers
Aug 8, 202079m★ 8.3
After a chilling phone call, Gang-tae rushes over to the mansion. Later, Mun-yeong asks the brothers to leave her — but they refuse to listen.
E16Finding the Real Face
Aug 9, 202082m★ 9.6
Mun-yeong decides she's going to publish the new fairy tale after all. Everyone comes together at the hospital for a reading of the book.
About It's Okay to Not Be Okay
It's Okay to Not Be Okay is a drama, comedy series on tvN. The show first aired on Jun 20, 2020 and currently has 1 season and 16 episodes. It's Okay to Not Be Okay has ended. It has a rating of 8.5/10 based on 1,530 votes. The cast includes Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Yea-ji, Oh Jung-se, Park Gyu-young. Created by Park Shin-woo and Jo Yong.
It's Okay to Not Be Okay FAQ
How many seasons does It's Okay to Not Be Okay have?
It's Okay to Not Be Okay has 1 season and 16 episodes.
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It's Okay to Not Be Okay has ended.
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