It's Okay to Not Be Okay
"When you can't control yourself, count to three."
Overview
Desperate to escape from his emotional baggage and the heavy responsibility he’s had all his life, a psychiatric ward worker begins to heal with help from the unexpected – a woman who writes fairy tales but doesn’t believe in them.
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The series balances sharp comedy with a deliberate look at mental health. By pairing an anti-social fairy tale writer with a psychiatric ward worker, the narrative moves away from traditional romance tropes to prioritize the process of emotional repair. The presence of an autistic character offers a rare, nuanced perspective on how deep connections form between people who have spent their lives navigating different kinds of exclusion.
Oh Jung-se delivers a standout performance that anchors the show during its most vulnerable moments. The writing finds humor in the friction between its leads while remaining grounded in the reality of their trauma. It manages to feel both reflective and chaotic, leaning into the complexity of the characters rather than smoothing over their frayed edges. This is an exploration of how stories, even those that seem fake, influence the way people perceive their own healing.
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- First Aired
- June 20, 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episode Runtime
- 77 minutes
- Origin
- KR
- TMDB Votes
- 1,480