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
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Audience★ 8.5 from 1,522 ratings on TMDB
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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 |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Park Shin-woo
Cast

Kim Soo-hyun
Moon Gang-tae

Seo Yea-ji
Ko Moon-young

Moon Sang-tae

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.
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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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