It’s midpoint time for tvN Sat-Sun drama It’s Okay to Not be Okay and at this point a viewer is either in or out. I watched with a giant grin on my face through the entirety of episode 8, it was that good. From Moon Young not wanting a mushroom haircut from Kang Tae, to Daniel Choi‘s purposely smarmy and perfect cameo appearance as a “fan”, to the comedic brilliance of Moon Young and Sang Tae’s fight over Mang Tae and the aftermath, this episode shows that this story is more than just the hooks of these broken people finding some positivity in each other.
That’s still happening but their lives are being lived daily with simplicity and in these interactions there are past negative memories that turn out sweetly to be positive and an impetus to break free of limitations and live for once. I said that whenever Kang Tae cries my heart breaks and he cries in nearly every episode because his life is really that sad, but at the end of episode 8 when he ran out of Ok Psychiatric Hospital with that beaming smile to go find Moon Young to run away my heart soared alongside. I can’t wait for more episodes and also listen to the OST in the meantime because the songs in the drama are just as excellent.
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Still loving this drama!! There was not one awkward actor/actress or scene at all. The way the screenwriter and director and editor unravel the character development of each character in the story is brilliant. They are all broken, but together, they can help each other heal and find happiness that they deserve (aww). KSH's screen presence is just unparalleled but SYJ and OJ and the supporting characters are right there with him. So happy for the cast and crew for a drama that they can be proud of!
KSH's face is perfect! I love all the close-up :D
Best drama this year for me so far. As much as I try to look for something "negative" in this drama, there is nothing that I can critique about it. From lead chemistry, character growth, directing, edits, it's just too good.
This drama is a gift that keeps on giving. KSH is his usual brilliant self and together with Oh Jung Se, Seo Ye Ji and cast deliver powerhouse acting that one hour feels too short. Can't wait for future episodes. PBIO team fighting!
Seems international fans are loving it more judging from Twitter trends and mdl on another note seo yeji has been going viral happy that she getting the recognition she deserves
International success doesn't cojnts according to koalas and her minions here.!
That too bad then. I like this @ady drama and i also recently watched the King which was also popular to Ifans and kind of liked it i mean it not as bad as some make it to be.
Yhhhh I'm from srilanka and I'm loving the drama
Though I like this drama I must admit that I feel like it is stagnating, there really is no progress. What also concerns me is Moon Young's violence and manipulative behaviour. I wonder will she ever change? They are both so broken, are they really compatible? I still look forwad to new episodes and love the acting and chemistry.
She's an anti social person. That's wy she has that kind of behavior.
Agree, they're both broken, but they probably can help each other and change for good.
Both of them need a 'friend', who understands their pains and help them go through their bad times and laugh with them in their good times.
It's a healing drama. I love how they learn about theirselves more in each episode.
What i love from this drama is it delivers good messages through the stories.
Fully agree with you..I m someone who loved this drama since the premier episode but off lately I don't feel that same urge and anticipation towards new episodes...I m not properly able to see how as how the character development is taking place .Half of the series is done but it still feels like there is little progression..The aesthetics, direction and acting is undoubtedly very good . But writing seems to be the main problem here. Still I enjoy many moments and will continue to watch it. I guess healing dramas tend to have slow progress..
Also ..you are right about MY's violent behaviour..I can tolerate all those things that she did in the past pertaining to her disorder. However,she is not a murderer or a psychopath..I mean she pushed the CEO off the stairs. Had Gang Tae been not there to hold him, he could have ended up being dead. This bugged me a lot and she was easily excused. Also the way she behaves with Sang Tae ,how can Kang Tae leave him with MY from now onwards knowing that she can do anything in anger.
KSH and SYJ has amazing chemistry but their current position do not make me want to root for them..They need to fix some issues before taking it to the next level..We still have 8 episodes left and I hope we are up for some big revelations.
@Astar
Good points. The drama does tend to glamorize the violent tendencies of MY, but it also glosses over the violence directed at her. I mean...she’s been strangled thrice, yet few people showed concern over her well being on each occasion, merely treated her as fodder for gossip; and slapped once. And this idea that Kang Tae is supposed to take the violence towards him without retaliation is very upsetting. Why didn’t his employer compensate him when he was slapped by the congressman? Their expectations that he should just put up with it as an employee is a good reason for anyone to snap. Personally, I don’t like the violent undertones of the drama, even though I think it’s a beautiful drama. But the violent acts should be addressed and not glossed over. MY is capable of killing a person, she’s pushed men off the stairs twice, stabbed a person and attempted to brain her manager with a heavy lamp. I don’t find that funny at all, even though it was supposed to be comedic.
@asdf..I totally agree with ur p.o.v on glamourizing of violent incidents part..I was shocked when Kang Tae was reprimanded for punching that ex-husband but nobody mentioned MY getting slapped..I mean that person hit a woman which is disgusting but still KT had to pay the price for defending her. Even if KT was there to save the CEO falling from the stairs but MY did try to hit him with a heavy vase and it could have been dangerous..So how can one affirm that she won't harm anyone in the future. I m sure this disorder doesn't give her a licence to injure or murder people.
Also in the upcoming episodes I hope ST doesn't remain as a mere prop which would ultimately lead to a tug of war between the three.
Moreover the way MY's acts tends to improve the condition of mental patients doesn't sit well with me..Her actions in reality could have some serious repercussions on those patients.. Although she was reprimanded for it but everytime she unknowingly becomes the unsung hero fixing them a little with her reckless actions. The writer is actually turning her into a saviour. Mental illness shouldn't be taken lightly after all.
Don't get me wrong..I appreciate the writer for taking such an interesting route to depict mental illness but I have to admit that Its Okay That's Love gave better justice to mental patients not only to the leads but to the side characters as well.
Overall I think this drama is indeed beautiful and unique but people have different perception and these were just my two cents. Agree to disagree.
Oops I tagged the wrong person..My reply was meant for @Adal.
Love this drama n can’t wait for coming episodes. Best drama so far this year for me ❤️
I am loving this, Kim Soo Hyun's smile...I died a little...Seo Ye Ji's fight with Sang Tae was sooo funny.
At the half way mark, I'm trying to figure out what is the end game for this drama. Resolving the murder? Finding the missing Mom? KT becoming a caretaker to two people?
The drama is beautiful to watch and I would be totally ok with the pace if there were 3 seasons. Currently, I find myself fast forwarding scenes with the publisher and his assistant, which, although funny, take away from the mood of the drama.
My favorite scene was the fight between Moon-young and Sang-Tae over Mang-tae. I want to see the behind the scenes on that one.