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Overcoming from one's psychological trauma
Although its little bit boring as i prefer romantic plot more, i still managed to complete it as it has an interesting plot with great acting by all characters....Every character did justice to their role... Main leads to side ones... I read many comments about FL being toxic & villainous... Well its totally justified how she turned out after having such a terrible childhood... She was brought up that way... so her behaviour was justified... So as Ml's autistic brother's... obviously its difficult for Ml to manage an autistic patient along with the childhood trauma... Its not easy... But his bro was equally supporting & caring for ML in his own way... He understood ML difficulties as well as his moods over situations better than anyone else... He tried to cooperate as much as he could in his condition. In the end, he actually saved everyone from evil. About Ml, he patiently handled Fl & his bro's tantrums while coping from his own traumatic past. He was one of those kid who had to become adult despite his age cause of certain situations. I really feed bad & sorry for him.
About side characters, Sang In & Jae soo were really great friends for fl & ml respectively... They gave their unconditional support & love to them... Joo ri's mom was best among all moms in the show. She really cared about everybody's appetite & diet. No one would be hungry around her... Hospital's staff & patients were like a big joint family...
Overall the whole drama based on everyone's own psychological trauma & their way to overcome it... It was encouraging...
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One amazing journey!
The description for this drama doesn't really do it justice.What sounds like a simple premise is actually an in-depth look at child abuse/childhood trauma and how holding onto that pain shapes our identities as adults.
The casting was immaculate. Seo Ye Ji and Oh Jung Se's constantly fluctuating relationship had me laughing one second and awwing the next. Kim Soo Hyun's Gang Tae was a perfect balance, not only as their reluctant guardian and protector but as the viewer's way into the story. When he was stoic and driven, we felt it; when he was angry, we felt it; when he was opening up emotionally, we felt it.
I guess some people could see the more over the top characters or storylines as negatives, but I personally loved them and thought every twist and turn fit well into the modern-day dark fairytale the show's universe was set in.
This isn't the first drama to touch on darker themes, but I felt like "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" hit it out of the park in terms of execution in ways other shows could only dream of. This is a drama I will never forget, with characters I fell in love with, played by actors who inhabited their roles 100%. You won't regret watching this show!
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Must Watch 2020 Drama
This drama is simply beautiful. Amazing and very well thought plot. So much life lessons. This is a breath of fresh air especially that you don't see dramas tackling mental illness.We are humans. We feel emotions. And we're certainly not an empty can. This drama shows nobody is perfect and we all have weaknesses. Humans have flaws and that's what makes us human.
I felt the emotions of the characters and I could empathize with them at some point. One of the characteristics of a great drama is that it should be able to get the message across and make the viewers feel their emotions. This was a very wholesome and heart wrenching drama. The execution, the cast, the OST, the filming was really wonderful. The cast did a really great job in bringing the characters to life.
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Great!
It got a bit scary at points honestly, it felt was kinda like a magical demon show. The mental disorders and back stories of some patients are sad.The couple is great! I loved the compatibility, of the main cast!
It had an amazing ending, i wish it was longer but it was happy and fun. I loved the ending the most.
I loved how that they accurately portrayed different parts of the show.
We also love a girl boss lead! A powerful female.
I loved the way the story line fit together in the end and that everything was explained at the right time.
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Hauntingly Beautiful
I was waiting for the show to air on Netflix in my region for a couple of months now. It just got added this week so I binge-watched it in a couple of days (which I now absolutely regret, so I started rewatching it at a slower pace).I have been personally dealing with depression half of my life, and I've come a long way, however, this show managed to open old wounds that I've ignored and in a way, make me realize that I need to heal as opposed to just living in a numb state of mind.
The main characters have all done an outstanding job at their roles. Kim Soo Hyun as the loving, caring brother, who bottles everything up, Ye Ji as the writer that can't connect to or seem to process her feelings and lastly, Oh Jung Se with his beautiful portrayal of someone with Autism. The stories and the messages they entail are where the beauty lies. I also absolutely loved the Tim Burton type of animation incorporated into most of the episodes. The cinematography was marvelous.
I finished watching the show yesterday morning and I've had a lump in my throat ever since. It gave me all the feels, from sadness to being frustrated/ angry to weeping like a babe to pure happiness. And although there was one revelation at the beginning of episode 15 that felt anticlimactic, it was so trivial to me because the story and the focus on the emotional healing was what made the show, so it really didn't bother me as I considered it a side thing.
I don't think I'll be getting over this show anytime soon, and I recommend watching it at a slower pace and not binging in order to appreciate the shows beauty in the smallest details.
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Must watch !!!!!
Firstly , the story is Amazing ...and the plot twists are just awesome !! ...at first I watched this drama mainly for Kim so hyun bcoz it's his first drama after serving military but I fell in love in seo ye ji !!! ...loved her way of style and acting ..she went into the character of ko mun yeong very well ..I really appreciate the acting of the cast ! Wonderful ❣️I can't forget to appreciate oh jung se ...he really did acting of moon sang tae very well !!!
When it comes to OSTS ....I can say the are addictive ... especially the background music of its okay not to be okay !
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No specific spoilers
First let’s start with the portrayal of Koreans or Korean women rather as sexual beings,the fact that Koreans are the most conservative people and they made a drama like this showing emotions and sexual desire is amazing to witness. Shows that they are people too and there is no shame in desiring something. I like those parts a lot. It wasn’t anything slutty,it’s just how we humans are built.Secondly,I loved how Sangtae grew as a character,as someone who has an autistic family member,witnessing some of their characteristics in Sangtae made my heart feel at ease. They are people too and living with a disability shouldn’t define their entire being. The portrayal of him being able to associate peoples feelings made my heart flutter especially when he was taking care of Munyeong,and he could tell what she was feeling.
Thirdly a new side of koreans dealing with mental illness. I won’t get too much into it but we all know it’s something they overlook.
Fourthly the relationship between Gantae and Munyeong is so complex but beautiful. They have good chemistry. They evoked feelings of loneliness and longing I didn’t know I had.
Lastly I honestly recommend this drama. It’s amazing. Please go watch it if you haven’t. I tried not to put any spoilers. The ending was so beautiful. The way Sangtae found his own path made me cry. I loved the way the characters kept developing,they weren’t stagnant. The supporting cast also didn’t feel like the supporting cast,the way they also developed without actually relying on the main characters was beautiful to see. I wish I hadn’t watched this drama because I want to experience it again with fresh new eyes.
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MY FAVOURITE DRAMA EVER!!!
It's Okay to Not Be Okay it by far my favourite drama I've ever watched. Where should I even begin explaining.First of all, the Characters: This isn't your typical the boy gets the pretty girl story, here the girl Ko Munyeong is a savage, speaks her mind type who gets whatever she wants no matter what, even if she has to kill. The male protagonist, Moon Gang Tae, is a unique character, he has quite some childhood trauma so he's able to hide his feelings very easily, he's also one of the few people who isn't scared of Ko Munyeong. Moon Sangtae is Gangtae's elder brother who has an autism problem, he acts like a child and has a fear of butterflies due to some circumstances.
Next the acting: Kim Soohyun and Seo Yeji have GREAT chemistry and can tackle such hard roles. Oh Jungse probably has the hardest character to portray in this drama but he executed it very well.
Finally the story: The story is full of twists and turns and includes a mystery, and romance part of it, the story is so well written that I can't get enough of it. It's also really unbelievable how 2 of the main characters even fall in love in the first place. IT'S VERY REWATCHABLE! I know that I'm not speaking for only myself but a lot of people watching that they are not ready to let this drama go when it finished.
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A drama with it's highs and lows
I watched this show based on friend's recommendation with expectation of good drama. This show does shed light on mental challenges different set of people face in their lives, as story progress the show focuses on each character reasons for their difficulties but glosses over the importance of self healing instead rely on dramatic external factors for healing.Acting wise, all 3 leads are good, it is oh jung-se (moon sang-tae) who manage to made me tear up a little. Cinematography, children book stories and family bond among all 3 leads are USP of this show; there is plenty of character development for the leads but i am not convinced on the progress.
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from the moment i saw the trailer the series was an instant hit, and it did. the cast were tremendous with their roles. i'd like to commend oh jung se playing sangtae cause he did an astounding job. the drama is really an eyeopener to sensitive topics about mental health, social wellbeing and many more. oh and have a mentioned the soudtracks for this drama, literally screams perfection. cinematography on point as expected from tvn. i just want to say that this drama will always have a special place in my heart it really is beautifully made and changed my perspective in a lot of things. 10/10 would recommend for avid drama watchers. Was this review helpful to you?
I love this Drama
This drama is one of a kind. ..I surely rewatch this drama. all the character was amazing, the storyline is perfect to the character. ..
I can't put into words how much I love this Kdrama.
In this, ...
you will discover a different kind of behavior and understand why other people behave like that...
Maybe you will also see yourself in one of the characters of the story. ..
It is not only about Love story it's more about Family.
That's why I love this...............................................
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Master piece!
Strong storytelling, i love how they put all the pieces together and slowly develop the characters. It make the audience emerging with protagonists. The emotional engagement is absolutely beautiful. The order, the pace, the acting are meticulous. I would rate 12/10. I never watch any drama or movie with this kind of theme, the bromance, the love they have for each other are just really touching. I can put myself into their shoes by watching this whole series. Fabulous. Everyone acting skills are on point, especially KimSooHyun(main male cast), OhJungSe(the brother) and ParkGyuYoung are particularly good. I am totally astonished by it. I never expect they can be that good, all the tiny details and facial expressions are excellent. All the characters are really realistic, very 3d, the dilemma in life, the selfishness, the conflicts, what they experience shape who they are, their personality, their identities. The interactions and conversations between characters are interesting to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
