“It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” is a fantasy romantic drama about a psychiatric ward caregiver living on 1.8 million won (approximately $1530) and an impulsive fairy tale writer suffering from antisocial personality disorder.
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Recap: Episode 4
We begin the discovery of all the poor parenting that led to our leads being a lit bit, well, emotionally damaged. Will the trauma of the past keep our OTP from beginning a romantic future? Come find out as Kmuse discusses ep 4. All moms suck If there is one thing we learn from this […]
Seo Ye-ji’s OOTD on “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”
On July 3rd, social media account for tvN released a spread of images highlighting the styling of Seo Ye ji on the currently airing drama “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”. The actress as well as the drama she appears in have gained much attention for their distinct visual style and unusual variety in wardrobe. The pictures […]
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Recap: Episode 3
All signs point to home and facing the monsters that live there. What defines bravery, and who decides what is healthy and unhealthy as our characters face their childhood trauma? It’s not all gloom and doom though, we get to meet Ju Ri’s mom, played by actress Kim Mi Kyung, who happens to be one […]
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Recap: Episode 2
This drama keeps drawing me in with how it spins real world issues into a fantasy. When we break down mental illness into children’s terms, it’s easier to discuss it. Somehow we find it easier to be more forgiving and honest when we look at it from a juvenile level. Episode 2 is all about […]
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Recap Episode 1
It’s summer, it’s hot, and the Fangirls are all still stuck inside due to the state of the world. I’m Clkytta: fangirl, mom, friend, writer, editor, and teacher. Last night, Kmuse and I were recording a podcast and I mentioned that we hadn’t done a recap in a while. It’s well known on the blog […]
Why You Should Watch “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”
Seo Ye-ji Utter disregard for the safety of others and herself, and showing no signs of remorse after hurting someone else: These are the some of the symptoms of someone with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), according to the website WebMD. They can also be charming and witty. ASPD is also the condition that the character […]
“It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” Episode 3
“It’s Okay Not To Be Okay” has brought to light various mental health-related issues; including the possible reasons behind a person developing a disorder, its effect to the actual person and the people around them, and how one’s facade and outer appearance may not reflect what’s going on inside a person’s heart and mind. Here […]
First Impression: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
What do you get when you mix a Tim Burton movie with a Korean Melodrama? We are about to find out, and I hope the entire drama is this eye-pleasing and tensely delicious. Damaged women with A-mazing taste in clothes is kind of the new norm in Kdramas lately. Hotel del Luna, Mystic Pop-Up Bar, […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Be Watching “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”
“It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” is a drama that brings two people living in completely different worlds together. The two have different personalities but they experience love and healing for the first time. There’s more to the story than just love though due to major family drama, bromance, and mystery! Check out for the […]