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It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)

Korean · Drama / Comedy · 15
★ 8.5 Solid 1,522 ratings
Released 20 Jun 2020
Page updated 2 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Must watch

Audiences love it.

Audience★ 8.5 from 1,522 ratings on TMDB
Loved
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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It's Okay to Not Be Okay is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.

What the audience says

It's Okay to Not Be Okay has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean series never see. It holds an 8.5/10 on TMDB from 1,522 ratings, well above what most films manage.

Is it worth starting?

This is a first season — Korean drama with comedy threaded through, not one for younger kids.

Why
It rates 8.5/10 on 1,522 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
Skip if
you want plot momentum over character work
Best for
An episode-a-night rhythm

Story

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.

Good to know

Watch with family?15 · Older kids & up
GenreDrama / Comedy
LanguageKorean
Best screenStream at home

Director

Park Shin-woo

Cast

Kim Soo-hyun
Kim Soo-hyun
Moon Gang-tae
Seo Yea-ji
Seo Yea-ji
Ko Moon-young
Oh Jung-se
Moon Sang-tae
Park Gyu-young
Park Gyu-young
Nam Joo-ri

Where to watch in South Korea

NetflixTVING

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.

More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea

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Frequently asked

Is It's Okay to Not Be Okay worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.5/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Korean drama with comedy threaded through, not one for younger kids.
Where can I watch It's Okay to Not Be Okay?
You can stream It's Okay to Not Be Okay in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
Is It's Okay to Not Be Okay family friendly?
It's Okay to Not Be Okay is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is It's Okay to Not Be Okay in?
It's Okay to Not Be Okay is a Korean series (Drama / Comedy).
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