A dark, whimsical romance where wounded souls collide, healing each other's jagged edges through a tapestry of gothic fairy tales and emotional honesty.
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
사이코지만 괜찮아
"When you can't control yourself, count to three."
Cast:
Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Yea-ji, Park Gyu-young, Oh Jung-se, Kim Ju-hun
Drama
Comedy
It's Okay to Not Be Okay - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
In Episode 8, during a hilarious pillow fight, the camera arcs around Moon Gang-tae in a way that is stylistically similar to a famous shot transition in Bong Joon-ho's Oscar-winning film 'Parasite'.
This appears to be a subtle cinematic homage by director Park Shin-woo to one of South Korea's most acclaimed films, showcasing a high level of visual craft and awareness within the Korean film and drama industry.
Actor Kwak Dong-yeon makes a memorable guest appearance in Episodes 3 and 4 as Kwon Ki-do, a patient diagnosed with manic disorder.
His short but impactful performance was praised for bringing both humor and pathos to the character, offering a powerful look at the human stories within the psychiatric hospital and highlighting the theme of parental neglect.