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It's Okay to Not Be Okay(2020)
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2020 · TV SERIES

It's Okay to Not Be Okay

A stoic psychiatric ward caretaker devoted to his autistic brother must confront his own trauma when an enigmatic children’s‑book author, who refuses to believe in happy endings, forces him to open his heart and choose love over duty.

First aired
2020
Rated
TV-MA
Seasons
1 season
DramaComedy

A psychiatric ward worker, burdened by emotional baggage and the weight of lifelong responsibilities, seeks escape and begins the process of healing with the help of an unexpected companion: a woman who writes fairy tales but does not believe in them.

Seasons & Episodes

  1. 1.01The Boy Who Fed On NightmaresJun 20, 2020Rate

    Moon Gang-tae meets Ko Mun-yeong, his brother's favorite author, when she comes to the hospital to read to the children.

  2. 1.02The Lady in Red ShoesJun 21, 2020Rate

    Mun-yeong brings Moon Sang-tae to a book signing event, which descends into chaos. At the same time, Gang-tae discovers a job opportunity in his hometown.

  3. 1.03Sleeping WitchJun 27, 2020Rate

    Mun-yeong begins teaching literature at the hospital where Gang-tae is employed, and a VIP patient's sudden disappearance leads to significant disruption.

  4. 1.04Zombie KidJun 28, 2020Rate

    Gang-tae is triggered by a VIP patient's incident, which brings back memories of his childhood and widens the emotional gap between him and Mun-yeong. At the same time, Lee Sang-in arrives in town, introducing a new element to the unfolding situation.

  5. 1.05Rapunzel and The Cursed CastleJul 4, 2020Rate

    Gang-tae takes Mun-yeong to his home after she finds herself without a place to stay, which surprises his friends, particularly Nam Ju-ri, when she arrives.

  6. 1.06Bluebeard's SecretJul 5, 2020Rate

    Mun-yeong offers Sang-tae a chance, which puts pressure on Gang-tae to go along with their choices. At the same time, a patient at the hospital causes Mun-yeong to feel uneasy.

  7. 1.07The Cheerful DogJul 11, 2020Rate

    Gang-tae takes a rare day off to spend time with Mun-yeong, who seems to be looking for a break from her routine. At the same time, Ju-ri, who is drinking alone, runs into Sang-in, leading to an unexpected encounter.

  8. 1.08Beauty and The BeastJul 12, 2020Rate

    Sang-tae becomes upset upon seeing Mun-yeong in possession of a personal item. Tensions escalate when an aggressive visitor arrives at the hospital, prompting Gang-tae to lose his temper.

  9. 1.09King Donkey EarsJul 18, 2020Rate

    Gang-tae and Mun-yeong go on a mountain trip together, but their plans are interrupted by an unexpected occurrence.

  10. 1.10The Girl Who Cried WolfJul 19, 2020Rate

    Sang-tae refuses to return home and isolates himself in a room, while Gang-tae deals with personal struggles and the constraints of his present situation.

  11. 1.11The Ugly DucklingJul 25, 2020Rate

    An escaped patient arrives at the mansion, causing tension and concern among the residents. Mun-yeong tries to persuade Sang-tae to accept the woman and integrate her into their family dynamic.

  12. 1.12Romeo and JulietJul 26, 2020Rate

    Sang-tae attempts to confront his past by recounting a traumatic memory in hopes of achieving healing. At the same time, Gang-tae encounters an unexpected challenge that threatens his recent sense of peace and stability.

  13. 1.13The Father of the Two SistersAug 1, 2020Rate

    Sang-tae shows Gang-tae the drawings he has made to face his deepest fear. At the same time, Mun-yeong discovers that her father's health is declining.

  14. 1.14The Hand, the MonkfishAug 2, 2020Rate

    The identity of the person who vandalized Sang-tae's mural is revealed, sending shockwaves through the community, while Mun-yeong confronts a deeply painful discovery.

  15. 1.15A Tale of Two BrothersAug 8, 2020Rate

    Gang-tae arrives at the mansion after receiving a disturbing phone call, while Mun-yeong tries to convince the brothers to leave her, but they refuse to do so.

  16. 1.16Finding the Real FaceAug 9, 2020Rate

    Mun-yeong decides to move forward with publishing the new fairy tale, and the group meets at the hospital for a special reading of the book.

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