[Drama 2020] It's Okay not to be Okay, 사이코지만 괜찮아

[Latte_Anyday]

That was a beautiful moment when Sang Tae acted as the older bro and embraced Gang Tae~ My heart aches for both.. I truly still hope that Moon Young with Gang Tae will find a resolution to include Sang Tae into their lives. I mean Sang Tae has no issues with  Jae Soo anyways. 

 

And it appears to be so in next week's preview where Moon Young expresses she needs a brother like Sang Tae. I understand he's possessive of Gang Tae but his sibling is a person with a life ahead of him. He needs to learn to compromise and well.. share. 

 

Sang Tae actually understands a lot more than he lets on. He understands their mother wasn't a good parent to Gang Tae. 

Oh goodness so that patient, Ok Ran is Moon Young's mother after all!?    

I laughed a bit when Sang Tae mentioned Dooly had a birth secret. Looks like it's a common trope LoL. I don't really like how Moon Young's been styled in recent ep. It's like she's a widow ha-ha, with the slick  back hair and black clothes. Well Seo Ye Ji did spend time in Spain so she look the part LoL?

I like how Sang In told Moon Young that you can like a person in different ways.      

 

Joo Ri's mom was really sweet in preparing Moon Young's b'day meal. This is what I observed after watching quite a considerable amount of K-dramas. Their older generation are very welcoming and warm, something I wish there's more of among the seniors in my country. Everyone's so selfish nowadays.     

[hwonhwon_stv]

Kim Soo-hyun'Psycho, but it's okay' No 1 content impact index

 

The tvN drama 'Psycho But It's Okay' starring Kim Soo-hyun maintained the top spot in the drama category for the content impact index. 
 
According to CJ ENM on the 20th, 'Psycho, but it's okay', ranked first on the 2nd of July, 2020 (July 6th, 2020-July 12th, 2020), with 285.5 CPI in the drama content influence index ranking.  'Psycho but it's okay' took the first place in the week before. 
 

Following 'Psycho but it's okay', KBS 2TV weekend drama 'Once Again' took the second place, and SBS 'Convenience Store Morning Star', tvN 'Unfamiliar Family', and JTBC 'Graceful Friends' ranked in the top five. 
'Once Again' maintained the same rank as the previous week, and 'Convenience Store Morning Star' and 'Unfamiliar Family' changed the ranks side by side. In the case of Graceful Friends, they climbed 13 steps from the previous week and ranked fifth and proved topical. 

 

 

https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002880590

 

https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2020072017361087918

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psycho is okay, Netflix global ranking [2020.07.20]

NO 1 in 8 countries, TOP 10 in 26 countries, and NO 8 Worldwide

 

 

 

 

[TiNaDo]

9 hours ago, africandramalover said:

I agree with you wholeheartedly about the kiss... I think that the moment on the balcony that was interrupted by the deer should have been their first kiss. It fit more with the the lust that they have been holding back.  The softer flowery kiss should have been their second kiss. The contrast between the two would have been very effective. They went for the humor of the deer, which was funny but yeah... after the laugh I was left cheated.

 

That soft kiss was underwhelming, if we are honest with ourselves, considering that they've harped on how KMY pines for MKT and MKT can barely hold himself back... Regardless of them being each other's first loves and probably never having had a kiss before, I think that there's an eagerness in a first kiss that would have been shown especially considering how hot they are for each other. Anyway, the kiss happened and thankfully it was not one of those ridiculous open-eyed closed-mouth ones. I would have rioted if we got one of those!!!

 

I had pegged the head nurse as the mum, but during the course of last week I thought to myself that the mum must be hiding in plain sight. I thought for a moment that that humming patient is KMY's mum and felt vindicated that she was the one who appeared at the door, but now I am back to square one. Isn't it too early for KMY to deal with the MOTHER storyline? We still have six episodes. I would expect that it would be the last storyline explored, from episode 14 or thereabouts... What do y'all think?

Glad to read another person's opinion which is the same as mine.

If the kiss happened at the balcony, I would also prefer it, true. I mean:

 

 

Also, this moment was a bit more suitable (in my opinion) than the peck:

 

Source: kwakkitate (tumblr)

 

But I said I won't talk anymore about this.  What is done, is done, despite some of us not 100% liking it.  Fingers crossed for more than a peck in the next episodes. 

[a15t3]

Firstly, this drama scares me with so many ghost scenes, terrible ghost sounds, even the Clementine now seems so wrong to my ears.  Yet I love how KSH here, his face seems smaller, probably his hair-cut makes it that way.  His smile is bright as ever.  This is first time for me to know Seo Yea Ji.  Her face is even smaller than KSH, pretty and cute, but very ill-mannered and intimidating.

 

Secondly, when I watch this - I feel like watching almost similar life of my best friend.  Eventhough I haven't seen her lost herself like KMY, she told me how explosive she can be.  She can be so sweet like KMY without anger.  I suggested her to watch this, try to portray from third party sight.  May be through this observation, one can have more awareness and do more self-control.

 

There were so many times, I closed my eyes and shut my ears especially when the young KMY met her mother, having her mother flying on top of her in her dreams, in front of the mirror.  Not to mention the dungeon, so creepy I couldn't see with my eyes half-closed.  There was nothing norm to raise a kid in such situation.  When one grows up, chances turn into bipolar disorder.  In the story, it suits to have her safety pin.  One can understand her on her ups and downs, can calm her during her anxiety, and be there for her all the time.  When the safety pin is not around, something is missing and she'll turn into monster and wild.

 

Not sure where this drama will lead to, but her safety pin is not someone raised in peaceful family as well.  The calm caregiver hides a lot of pains and unspoken words inside.  What we saw was when he ran back to save his brother when firstly he thought of killing him.  That might be the turning point whereby he accepted the fact that he needed to take care of his autism brother his whole life, that he was to know his mother gave birth to him purposely to guard his ill brother.  And through the sadness, he came to realize his mother loved him as much, brought them back for the spicy noodle that his brother couldn't bear to have.  He didn't have much choices, moving one place to another, switching jobs and cities, and being a caregiver, the most safe skill to take care of his brother while make a living.  He seemed able to keep the balance of KMY and ST, until ST found out he lied again for KMY, the only best fried ST would have and adore.  At the end of ep 9, KMY seemed to finally realize that the life of her safety pin was not as good as it seemed. 

 

I haven't watched ep 10.  This is another psychological drama aside from It's OK It's Love (JIS and GHJ).  This one is creepier.  Ok Ran is a mystery for KMY father, a lot mysteries are folded.  I wish someone accompany me watching this to the end 

[rocher22]

GT and MY should do something for themselves.

To spend the night together.

Far from all the emotional blackmail. 

And after that they can still hold eachothers hand tightly like in that beautiful scene...

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dramafreak]

7 hours ago, YongZura⁷ said:

because of your question I watched the scenes a few more times and also looked up  the story about Dooly to understand it more. 

Please share Dooly's story  @YongZura⁷

 

I  want to know what that cartoon on tape is all about. It keeps playing at some crux moments.

 

as for the nurse... dont think about it. I am  ok irrespective of whether she is good or bad, i just like everything explained 

 

also it is nice to know how same thing can be interpreted differently by different people

 

How far is saturday?

[thingskateknows]

I have a few thoughts on the topics that have been brought up.

 

Sang Tae doesn't have a romantic interest in Moon Young. The only people he's ever had in his life are Kang Tae and Jae Su. While Jae Su is a friend, he's more of a fixture in Sang Tae's life. No work really went in to Jae Su befriending Sang Tae because, in all likelihood, he was really looking for friendship with Kang Tae and including Sang Tae was part of the 'deal'. Moon Young is the first person to offer to be his friend.

 

At first, I believe she did so because getting on Sang Tae's good side was good for her in relation to Kang Tae. But, quickly, she realized that she and Sang Tae are very much alike. So, Sang Tae was a fan and now he's established a friendship with someone outside of his very small circle. 

 

The kiss, in my opinion, was perfect. Kang Tae needed to be the one to take initiative and decide to kiss Moon Young. On the balcony, he was being swept up by the mood and his feelings so when the deer interrupted, he got scared off. He wasn't emotionally ready for that kiss or the aftermath. In the guest house, Moon Young once again became the aggressor and pushed where she shouldn't have pushed. If he'd given in then, it would have been succumbing to her wishes and taken the power away from him.

 

His decision to kiss her - even the peck - was important. It showed that he was ready for that step...he's ready and accepting of the idea of a relationship with Moon Young. And Moon Young's reaction was perfect. Her aggression is an act. She needs someone to be gentle with her. To show her that love isn't all lust and sex. Kang Tae took the initiative and showed her that he wanted to kiss her - not that he was simply giving in to her wishes. They were on equal footing in that moment.

 

Anyway...just my thoughts. I also agree that something is up with the Head Nurse. I really wouldn't be surprised if she's Moon Young's mother.

 

[YongZura⁷]

6 hours ago, Dramafreak said:

Please share Dooly's story  @YongZura⁷

 

 I'll give you the link that I found yesterday for you to explore whenever you are free .. Dooly The Little Dinosaur Ep. 1 

 

I agree every little bits in each episode means something.  The dialogue that MST said together with the characters in Ep. 1 does hit you....

 

Dooly  : I'm still going to love you

             You're as pitiful as I am

Ahjussi : I'm not pitiful

Dooly   : Yes, you are

Ahjussi: You're even treating me like an orphan?

Dooly   : Even if you're not, you think and act like an orphan

              You're ruthless, insecure, thoughtless and empty hearted

              But I'm still going to love you

              Do you know why...

                 because I decided to do so

Ahjussi: I also decided...

             I'm still going to love you

 

 

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How far is saturday?

 

Another fairy tale next week.. opps not next week... this week...

 

 

So who is the unique "duckling"?

 

p.s I wish I can join MY's class ... 

[Hana1014]

Hi everyone, I've been lurking since the drama started and actually made an account just so I could post. I usually enjoy just reading everyone's theories and comments, but this drama is so amazing on so many levels, I felt compelled to add my two cents worth. Feel free to agree or disagree... just throwing out my thoughts randomly.  

 

IOTNBO seriously has all the elements I love in a story, like.... everything I love. I love the Tim Burton-esque illustrations, the darkness of the fairytales, the brotherly angst and love between ST and GT, the pure yet complicated romance of MY and GT, the bromance between GT and JS, and potentially JS and SI, the childhood friendships that can be rekindled between MY and JR, the awesomeness of family, even if it isn't by blood, ST's autism and the struggles of GT as a caregiver...and that good old mystery that is lurking in the background. There are just so many elements and sub plots in this single drama, that it is mindblowing how well everything has been dealt with.

 

I love that each week there is theme that moves towards that overall umbrella theme of healing. There is a lesson for everyone in the drama, not just our leads. Everything always subtly ties back to the theme. I think so far in terms of themes, the Cheerful Dog really struck a chord with me. But the spin on the fairytales, the hidden metaphors... I find it all really insightful. Sometimes I feel that while the story has so many layers to it, it is almost brutally straightforward in the messages it conveys. Kind of like how ST and MY always have this uncanny insight to the crux of the problem and never hesitate to call it out for what it is. 

 

One of things I think I feel a bit differently about is the romance aspect. For me, that sweet, pure childlike kiss in Ep 9 was probably the most heartwarming romance scene I have seen a while. I would have been really put off if they had gone in deep or made it out to be some lustful thing, because MY and GT's relationship is not built on lust, but that deeper inner connection. The kiss also brought closure to both of them that they couldn't have when they were younger, so it was another aspect of the healing. And I have to say, I actually loved the part with the deer because although it interrupted the kiss, it left us hanging and surprised. Good on you for trolling us, show!  MY screaming back at the deer is probably one of the funniest things I have seen. 

 

I don't really have much experience with people with autism, but I understand that many don't actually show affection in the same way. For me, that hug in episode 10 was poignant and significant for ST and for GT. I remember in an earlier episode (thought I can't remember the lines specifically), ST said something really cutting to GT in his usual blunt way about how to an autistic person, a brother is just a closer stranger. I was hit by that comment and the hurt in GT eyes. I think he has always known that while he loves his brother, he probably would never have that love physically reciprocated because of ST's autism. And yet, in Ep 10, ST was the one who initiated that hug, and even comforted GT like a mum would by patting his back. So yes, GT apologising for everything was him acknowledging his guilt, and perhaps even the fact that he had gone about his relationship with his brother all wrong (like walking on eggshells because of this huge hurt they both carried and ignored). Now that they have both acknowledged and verbalised their greatest fear and really connected emotionally, they can start to heal and change their relationship dynamic. 

 

ST and MY are amazing. I think it is really not about romance here, but that need for a friend and a soulmate. Someone who sees through the facade and clicks with you for who you are. MY and GT too, are not just attracted to each other. They are soulmates who connect on that deep level beyond just lust or love. I think that is what really draws me to their relationship. But GT saying his mum's one wish was for ST to find a true friend... that is who MY is. I think while on one hand she may have used ST to get to GT, she has never once treated ST like he was special and that is the true breath of fresh air everyone needs. I think the hospital director is the same way. He doesn't do people favours or treat people different just because they are autistic or have a mental illness. That is something we would probably unintentionally do even if we don't mean to. But I think ST and MY will also be good for each other. MY needs a real family, they all do really. As I type this, I kind of realise the story of Dooly being taken in by Ko Gil-dong is really a sort of parallel of how all these characters are slowly becoming family, not related by blood but by love. I personally hope there is no weird step-mom, birth secret sort of plot twist coz that would take the story into the makjang, and kind of overkill. But at the same time, even if ST and GT aren't blood brothers, I don't think that will actually change anything because their bond is already more than blood. 

 

On JS, I think he is just a really protective and loyal friend. He is afraid of GT getting hurt, and to him MY is the one who will hurt him. So he is in protective big brother mode. But I think he will be the fastest to come round because he can't bear to see GT cry.  This bromance is sweet.

 

And SI... is like the most insightful person ever. Like wow. I loved his speech about how you can't rank people, you love them in different ways. In a way, he is to MY what JR's mum and the hospital director are to GT - those key characters who give you that deep insight and life lesson to ponder and give you that wake up call. And he is also really straightforward in showing his love for JR. It is cute.

 

And drunk JR is awesome. She should just be drunk all the time.  I started thinking she was a bit bland, but i think she too is growing up and maturing. I do think JR and MY will reconcile at some point. 

 

I am sorry... I am super rambling... there is so much to say. The mother plot... I think park ok ran is just a mad fan, not the real mum, coz that would be too obvious. This show always has that unexpected twist, so I have actually stopped speculating and just focused on the thrill of the ride, coz this show is seriously a heartstopping rollercoaster. I love every character, and they are all kind of fleshed out and present in the drama, which is also a rare thing. Characters often get forgotten in a large ensemble cast but every character here is memorable. 

 

My two cents turned into $20.... sorry for the long post! looking forward to reading more comments from everyone!

 

 

 

[Yinye]

@Yong Ae Chong welcome and do not apologize! This place was made for drama fans to discuss the dramas. I enjoyed reading your thoughts and agree with you.
 

Especially the line about how even when this drama has so many layers, the message is straightforward and clear. I love this aspect to much. 
 

@YongZura⁷ thanks for the dinosaur clip! I didn’t know it was a real thing lol. 

[hwonhwon_stv]

2020.07.21  Good Data Rankings for the 3rd week of July 2020:
 
Most Talked about Actors : Kim Soo Hyun NO 1 ,  Seo Ye Ji NO 2 , and Oh Jung Se NO 3
Most Talked about Drama : It's Okay To Not Be Okay  NO 1
 

 

 

 

 

 

[lebeaucouple]

The fairy tales that applied on the two latest EP 9 and 10 were really interesting :

EP 9 - The King has Donkey Ears 
EP 10 -  The Boy Who Cried Wolf  

Both stories related to a keyword - TRUST, once the trust is broken, it will take a long time to recover.

The moment they walk away from confrontation and they will be walking towards tranquility of self-healing. What I like about this writer is that the scene allowed both brothers (KT and ST) to enjoy a moment of tranquility (one hide in the room, one went out to the beach), they must have enough room in their heart to accept forgiveness, empty their heart of hatred and negative feelings. There was this touching moment when they hugged each other on that evening to clear their misunderstanding in the past. The heart can sometimes be deceived but it never lies. Occasionally a good cry out helps release an enormous amount of tension, stress and unhappiness.  The two fairy tales emphasized on trust vs. deception which hit badly on ST's belief. Trust can be a fragile thing, but it is the foundation on which all relationships are built. Can ST trust his brother once again? Certainly it takes a while for him to heal and rebuild the confidence in his little brother. But he can only rely on his little brother throughout his life journey. He became possessive ever since they had lost their mum. Something that a person relies on a long time habitual way is not easy to let go, only by self-discovery, self growth, will be able to find peace in future. KT for sure will be part of his journey of self-growth, and it will be a very long journey...

The inner emotion explosions acted by ST and KT are in superb performance, I hope this drama can win the grand prize or best drama for 2020 (if there is no other better drama in the 2nd half of the year). I hope both Kim Soo-Hyun and Oh Jung-Se are able to win for best actor and best supporting roles, of course must include our beautiful lead actress,  Seo Yea Ji too....haha

 

I look forward to have more traditional tales from the writer on the upcoming EP...

[alexaze]

I just saw this show in my country's top 10 on Netflix lol. Even though the ratings dipped last episode in Korea, it's nice to see it growing internationally

[blademan]

BTS Episode 9 and 10.

 

 

Both OJS and KSH's acting in that scene!!!

 

 

 

Edited July 21, 2020 by blademan

[hwonhwon_stv]

It's Okay To Not Be Okay On VOD real-time + daily list (July 20th) No. 1

VOD is a pay-per-view movie 

 

Real-time [ranking based on the number of sales per hour] on July 20 : It's Okay To Not Be Okay NO 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daily list [ranked based on the number of sales] on July 20 : It's Okay To Not Be Okay NO 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly Ranking [Ranking based on the number of sales from July 14 to July 20] : It's Okay To Not Be Okay NO 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, on home choice, another website that provides VOD,  It's Okay To Not Be Okay No 2 on the TV series weekly list

 

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[Msgreentea]

I think the Dooly story being brought up isn't about a birth secret but more that you can still be a family even if you are not related by blood. And as the drama progresses, it already seems like one big family is slowly forming. JR's mom is already taking on the role of mom for KT, ST, JS, slowly for Sang In and Seung Jae, and in the most recent episode, she cooked birthday seaweed soup for MY. And for MY, she could've had her steak dinner offered by Sang In but instead showed up to JR's house for a home cooked meal by JR's mom. And isn't birthday seaweed soup often cooked by one's parent growing up. Sang In is acting more like a big brother to MY. JS has previously mentioned in another episode he wished to be KT's brother but since KT already has ST and really needs a friend more, he became his friend. And based on the preview for next episode, MY wants ST to be her brother too. 

 

And it's funny it was brought up that the hospital president used to have a crush on JR's mom. I thought that was cute and I really like these two characters. I hope he still has a chance lol. One seems like a quirky but genius dad figure who resolve conflicts through blackmail  and the other is a kind mom figure who gives good advice and cooks delicious food .

 

It's nice to see Kim Chang Wan in a drama with Kim Soo Hyun again. They were awesome together in My Love From The Stars and they are awesome here. 

[Not Me]

actually they release 2 making videos,

but the other one can only be viewed in korea

 

here's the link if you guys have korean vpn

 

 

the cute scene i can find on twitter:

 

[hwonhwon_stv]

Fan art

 

 

[Not Me]

51 minutes ago, alexaze said:

I just saw this show in my country's top 10 on Netflix lol. Even though the ratings dipped last episode in Korea, it's nice to see it growing internationally

yeah but the show still does not give content to us international viewers T.T

we already passed half of the series..but no swoon promotional videos either until now 

[blademan]

I'm staying here till this Saturday your honour!

 

 

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