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It's Okay to Not Be Okay

“When you can't control yourself, count to three.”

Series 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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Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 16 Episodes

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2020 – 2020

Premiered: Sat, Jun 20, 2020

Created By
Park Shin-wooPark Shin-woo
Jo Yong

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Aug 9, 2020

Season 1, Episode 16: “Finding the Real Face”

Mun-yeong decides she's going to publish the new fairy tale after all. Everyone comes together at the hospital for a reading of the book.

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It's Okay to Not Be Okay | Official Trailer #2 | Netflix [ENG SUB]Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-15

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Park Shin-woo, Jo Yong

Director of Photography

Kim Dong-young

Department Leadership Roster

Kim Dong-young

Director of Photography

Cho Sang-kyung

Cho Sang-kyung

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

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What is It's Okay to Not Be Okay about?

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.

How many seasons does It's Okay to Not Be Okay have?

It's Okay to Not Be Okay comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in It's Okay to Not Be Okay?

Key cast members in It's Okay to Not Be Okay include Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Yea-ji, Oh Jung-se, Park Gyu-young.

Who created or directed It's Okay to Not Be Okay?

It's Okay to Not Be Okay was developed and directed by Park Shin-woo, Jo Yong.