It's Okay to Not Be Okay_
Original: 사이코지만 괜찮아
"When you can't control yourself, count to three."
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.
Created By
Park Shin-woo, Jo Yong
Network
tvN
Episodes
16
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
It's Okay to Not Be Okay has 1 season with 16 episodes spanning 2020.
Rating
With a 8.5/10 rating from 1,443 votes, It's Okay to Not Be Okay is considered highly rated.
Year context
It's Okay to Not Be Okay first aired 6 years ago in 2020.
CAST (20)
Kim Soo-hyun
Moon Gang-tae
Seo Yea-ji
Ko Moon-young
Park Gyu-young
Nam Joo-ri
Oh Jung-se
Moon Sang-tae
Kim Ju-hun
Lee Sang-in
Kim Chang-wan
Oh Ji-wang
Jang Young-nam
Park Haeng-ja
Kim Mi-kyeong
Kang Soon-deok
Kang Ki-doong
Jo Sae-joo
Park Jin-joo
Yoo Seung-jae
Kang Ji-eun
Park Ok-ran
Kim Ki-cheon
Kan Pil-ong
Jeong Jae-kwang
Joo Jeong-tae
Ji Hye-won
Lee Ah-reum
Joo In-young
Yoo Sun-hae
Lee Eol
Go Dae-hwan
Choi Woo-sung
Oh Cha-yong
Choi Hee-jin
Kang-tae and Sang-tae's Mother
Jang Gyu-ri
Seon-byul
Kim Su-in
Young Go Moon-young
SEASONS (1 season, 16 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
The Boy Who Fed On Nightmares
Moon Gang-tae has a striking run-in with his brother's favorite author, Ko Mun-yeong, when she comes to his hospital to read to the children.
02
The Lady in Red Shoes
Mun-yeong invites Moon Sang-tae to a book signing event that ends with a nasty commotion. Gang-tae hears about a job opening in his hometown.
03
Sleeping Witch
Having followed Gang-tae, Mun-yeong begins teaching literature classes at his new hospital. Chaos breaks out when a VIP patient runs away.
04
Zombie Kid
The VIP patient's incident triggers childhood memories for Gang-tae, who remains an emotional puzzle to Mun-yeong. Lee Sang-in arrives in town.
05
Rapunzel and The Cursed Castle
With nowhere else to take Mun-yeong, Gang-tae brings her back to his place. Discovering her there surprises everyone, most of all Nam Ju-ri.
06
Bluebeard's Secret
When Mun-yeong offers an opportunity to Sang-tae, Gang-tae is forced to bend to their will. A patient at the hospital rattles Mun-yeong.
07
The Cheerful Dog
Gang-tae takes a day off from work to spend time with Mun-yeong, who seems to need a distraction. While drinking alone, Ju-ri encounters Sang-in.
08
Beauty and The Beast
Seeing Mun-yeong with something that belongs to him upsets Sang-tae. When a belligerent visitor shows up at the hospital, Gang-tae snaps.
09
King Donkey Ears
Gang-tae and Mun-yeong decide to go on a day trip together. During their mountain getaway, an unforeseen situation crops up.
10
The Girl Who Cried Wolf
Refusing to go home, Sang-tae coops himself up in a room. Gang-tae wrestles with the demons of his past and the constraints of his present.
11
The Ugly Duckling
An escaped patient shows up at the mansion. Mun-yeong makes an effort to change Sang-tae's mind about allowing her a place in the brothers' lives.
12
Romeo and Juliet
Wanting to overcome his trauma, Sang-tae opens up about his darkest memory. A cruel twist of fate threatens Gang-tae's newfound happiness.
13
The Father of the Two Sisters
Sang-tae shows Gang-tae that he's been practicing drawing his greatest fear. Mun-yeong receives word about her father's worsening condition.
14
The Hand, the Monkfish
The identity of the vandal who ruined Sang-tae's mural sends everyone into a state of shock. Mun-yeong struggles to process a devastating truth.
15
A Tale of Two Brothers
After a chilling phone call, Gang-tae rushes over to the mansion. Later, Mun-yeong asks the brothers to leave her — but they refuse to listen.
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.
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
16
Episodes
77 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Park Shin-woo
Creator
Jo Yong
NETWORKS (1)
tvN
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
16
Episode Length
77 min/ep
Language
Korean
Country
Rating
8.5/10 (1,443 votes)
Popularity
8
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
Where can I watch It's Okay to Not Be Okay?
It's Okay to Not Be Okay is available on Netflix, TVING. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does It's Okay to Not Be Okay have?
It's Okay to Not Be Okay has 1 season with 16 episodes total.
Who created It's Okay to Not Be Okay?
It's Okay to Not Be Okay was created by Park Shin-woo and Jo Yong.
Who stars in It's Okay to Not Be Okay?
The cast of It's Okay to Not Be Okay includes Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Yea-ji, Park Gyu-young, Oh Jung-se, Kim Ju-hun.
What is the rating of It's Okay to Not Be Okay?
It's Okay to Not Be Okay has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 1,443 votes on TMDB.
Is It's Okay to Not Be Okay still running?
It's Okay to Not Be Okay has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
Comedy
