Tudo Bem Não Ser Normal (2020)

Quando vi o teaser primeira vez, logo vi que é o estilo de Tim Burton, amo isso, até vi referências a Estranho mundo de Jack, confesso que isso me chamou mais atenção que sinopse em si, ainda bem que dei chance, perderia tanta sensibilidade e cuidado nos pequenos detalhes.

Diretor usou bastante no começo o recurso de divisão de tela com os protagonistas e como os pequenos conto infantis resumiam ou fazia parte do episódio ou do sentimentos dos personagens, aliás ele viram realmente livros físicos. Amei as roupas de Moon Young, a linda relação dos irmão e do amigo Ji Su e a mescla das cenas dos passado e do presente no episódio décimos quinto. Um fato interessante é que Moon é sobrenome do principal e primeiro nome da principal.

Há um primeiro momento não pude entender certos aspectos da Moon Young, com certeza não era uma psicopata como fazia crer, mesmo que ache que precisava de uma ajuda médica. Vi uma pessoa que é um conjunto de ideias que aprendeu desde que nasceu e fez disso uma verdade. Moon Young viu no Gang Tae um farol em meio a um denso nevoeiro. Este deve ser o terceiro dorama que vejo da Seo Ye Ji, fiquei admirada com sua atuação, com certeza verei mais trabalhos dela.

Gang Tae também tinha seus problemas, mas era óbvio como trata seus pacientes com muito carinho, a meu ver se tornou cuidador porque sua mãe sempre pedia para cuidar do irmão, ele viveu muito para cuidar, alguns deles até o faziam lembrar sua infância. É o segundo dorama que vejo do Soo Hyun, com certeza posso afirmar que é um ator maravilhoso, as cenas dos episódios nove e dez foram muito vividas.

Sang Tae o que falar dele, já vi outros doramas com personagens com deficiência, com certeza este é um dos melhores personagens, ela foi bem aproveitado. Amava ver o mundo por sua perspectiva. Elogiei a atuação de Oh Jung Se desde o primeiro, realmente conseguiu me levar a lágrimas com sua atuação, o episódio décimo primeiro foi tão sensível e emocionante.

Me emocionei tanto e me diverti muito o vendo, confesso que não me surpreendi com nenhum plot twist e me decepcionei com a falta de conversa de um possível tratamento médico e sobre a mãe da principal, fizeram muito mistério, mas no final foi corrido, teria sido melhor se tudo fosse apenas alucinações do pai da Moon Young, isso sim seria um plot twist.

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Con la profundidad exacta para amarla

Trate de evitar ver este drama muchas veces, no sabia de que se trataba pero mi intuición le tenia un stop. Al final lo ví, no pude parar de verlo quede atrapada desde el primer capitulo, fue muy, muy fuerte para mi verme reflejada en muchas situaciones.
Puede ser posible verlo y no dejarse afecta, yo no pude, me encantó como mostraban temas profundos sin ser tan crueles. Algunos podrían alegar que esas enfermedades mentales son mucho más fuertes y más difícil de sanar que lo que se muestra aqui, y seguro tengan razón. Y si profundizábamos mucho la magia de la serie se perdería. Por qué creo esto? me llamo mucho la atención que muchos de los temas del psiquiátrico donde se desarrolla la trama, fueran explicados con cuentos infantiles, sentía que no iban a lograr encajarlo bien. Para mi se logró, específicamente por no profundizar más en las enfermedades. Explicándolo como para niños. Que si había algo que sanar en ti, inmediatamente lo entendías, y si no era un tema tuyo, lo pasabas como una parte mas de la trama. Por eso digo que era la profundidad exacta para llegar a mucha gente, y tocar dónde había que tocar sin derrumbarte o abrumarte.
Al principio es fuerte ver a la protagonista, Moon Young, siendo una abusadora tóxica, pero rápidamente fuí entendiendo como dos seres con profundo abandono expresado de diferentes maneras podrían unirse para salir adelante. Ella exagerando todo, extrema y él conteniéndose todo el tiempo.
Todo lo referente al hermano, Sang Tae, me lo llore todo, muy buena actuación, de verdad fue super emotivo todo su superación personal. Gang Tae, que difícil vida llevo, que difícil es permitirse ser egoísta cuando tienes culpas y responsabilidades tan fuertes. La relación de estos hermanos me conmovía todo el tiempo, actuaron muy bien.
Todos los personajes complementarios me encantaron, hay alguno que no fueron desarrollados muy bien, pero no afecta mi puntuación.
Me gusto como cierre del drama el cuento final con sus historias. Sentí que el final final, tuvieron que extenderlo para que entendiéramos mejor, me pareció largo. Igual la independencia de Sang Tae, fue el regalo mas bonito de ver. (se me aprieta el corazón solo de escribirlo).
De verdad recomiendo este drama, me dejo super sensible, llore mucho, ojo, que la mayoría de las veces era de emoción no de tristeza.
Si lo vería de nuevo, peroooo.... todavía no.

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Best Kdrama I've Ever Watched

This is one of the most touching and additives dramas I have ever seen!!! IT IS A MUST WATCH!!!

Story:
Although it may be somewhat slow-paced, the story is original and amazing, it had the perfect balance of drama, romance, and comedy. It also had an inspiring message which everyone should hear.

Acting:
The actors were all superb and were the perfect fit for the roles as well as each other. You can really tell the actors poured their hearts into perfectly-becoming their characters and making sure the story was perfectly represented.

Music:
the music complemented the story and specific scenes really well, they even threw in a few popular k-pop songs in the background too.

Rewatch Value:
This is definitely a story you can rewatch, even if you already know everything that happened, you will still be able to enjoy this kdrama a lot. I already plan on watching this again very soon to make sure it is always fresh in my memory.

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When I first watched the first episode of this drama I was wow!!! From the intro up to the last second of the first episode it was so amazing!!! In fact when I finished watching the first episode I immediately looked for the next one lol. It was only then that I found out it was shown on Netflix, I was really happy because that means rather than waiting for almost 1 day for the subbed version, I can watch it an hour after its airing in SoKor.

What captivated me most when I watched this one was the character of Seo Ye Ji, Ko Mun Young. For some reason, I find her character very relatable. I really really love love love her acting here. She really brought the character to life. From her fashion sense to her dark humor, everything was perfect. And of course, don't get me started with her chemistry with Kim Soo Hyun. Wow just wow!!! They both really outdone themselves here.

But to tell you honestly, in terms of acting skills I was really taken aback by Oh Jung Se who plays Moon Sang Tae. I first watched him in the drama When the Camellia Blooms in which he won an award for his acting, but his acting skills here in IOTNBO is really on another level. He played the character of Sang Tae well, from the way he talks to the mannerism, it really seems legit. I'd even go as far as saying he deserves a Daesang Award for his acting here.

I love watching dark, mysterious and dramas that tackle psychological issues, that's why I think I was also drawn into this drama. Aside from learning things about the different psychological issues, it's really nice that we also learn how do they heal from their wounds. It's really satisfying to see the characters grow as a person which was something I loved in this drama. Not only the leads, but even the supporting characters grew from their old selves (Well except from MY's mom). They went out of their comfort zones and lived a better life. This drama is really one of the dramas that has a satisfying ending. I'll truly miss this one.

The only thing I didn't really understand from this drama is how the hell did KMY's mom survived what happened to her. She freaking bled a lot and was thrown at the bottom of a lake. How the heck do you live from that? I guess we will never know the answer to that lol.

Anyways, wishing everyone the best. I appreciate the effort of everyone involved in making this drama. Despite the fears of COVID19 you didn't backed down and gave everyone something good to look forward to in these trying times so kudos to you all!!!!

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A good drama with a compelling story and beautiful visuals.

"It's Okay Not To Be Okay" was a beautiful surprise that appeared on my Netflix recommended. When I went to watch it, I didn't know much about the plot, I just knew that had Kim Soo-Hyun and Seo Yea-Ji as the main leads and that it had mental illness and fairytales in the mix. But as you can tell by my rating, I was pleasantly surprise by this spooky fairytale.

This drama is a blend of romance, drama, comedy and a bit of mystery and is very character driven, so if you come here to watch a lighthearted romcom, you are definitely in the wrong place, as this drama dives in on character development and is all about their healing and growth.

We follow Moon Gang-Tae, who is Healthcare Assistant who works with psychiatric patients and as to move around a lot because of is older brother Moon Sang-Tae, who has autism. He ends up meeting children's book writer Ko Moon-Young, who, because of her traumatic childhood, grew to have a very toxic behavior. And between all the bickering and cute moments, they end up falling in love. There's a whole mystery sub-plot in this drama, that honestly it was quite disappointing and it didn't had much to the story, honestly it felt like it was only added to create more unnecessary drama. Sparkled in between like chocolate chips, there was the stories of some of the patients of the psychiatric facility, where we learn more about their mental illnesses and their journey to overcome them.

I honestly never felt more relatable to a character in my life, I don´t know if it was because we have the same job, or because, like him, I learned how to conceal my feeling, principly while I'm working but also outside work, were I always feel the need to take care of other, so in a way I understood Gang-Tae a little bit. Moon-Young, although a love her, I need to admit that her behavior in the beginning of the drama was quite toxic and shouldn't be glorified, but I love that throughout the drama, she started to change for the better with the help of the two brothers. And obviously I had to talk about that character, that for me stole the show, and that was Sang-Tae, I'm not one to cry, but in some of Sang-Tae's scenes i just couldn't stop myself from bawling my eyes out, and I can't say this enough but Oh Jung-Se was brilliant on his portrayal of Sang-Tae.

I think the best part about this drama is the visuals, I've never seen such a beautifully shot drama, the whole concept was so well done, I loved the spooky fairytale concept and the animations sprinkled across the episodes. I just can't stress this enough, this drama is gorgeous to look at, complemented by the beautiful OST, (honestly I've already added most of them to my playlist). I loved that they composed original instrumental music to fill the ambient, besides the typical OST. Also I need to make a special mention of this drama's intro, i never skipped it once, and beside the visuals and the music, i really liked that depending on the episodes mood (happy or sad) the saturation of the images would change: more colorful for happy episodes, less colorful for sad ones. I don't know if I was the only one who noticed that, but nonetheless was a very cool small detail.

Will I watch this drama again? Probably, I really liked the overall drama and the concept, and I see myself watching it again in the future. If i recommend it? Yes, if you looking for a character driven drama with a different concept.
Thank you Netflix for putting this gorgeous drama on my way!

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A new benchmark for KDramaland

From the moment the intro begins you know what to expect from this show - an unusual fairytale that's quirky, sophisticated, stylised, dark and melancholic. Leave if it isn't for you, but if you stay YOU ARE IN FOR A DELIGHTFUL TREAT!

Casting the three main actors - Seo Ye Ji, Kim Soo Hyun and Oh Jung Se - had to be the best thing to happen to this drama. Ko Moon Young and Moon Sang Tae could have easily become caricatures, but the restrain each actor showed was commendable.

Kudos to the director and writer for never once using the mental patients for comic relief. Everyone had a solid story but their healing process never stole focus from the main characters. On the contrary, they added to the very satisfying finale episode, which is perhaps the best in any TV show ever. The editing, OST, illustrations and, most of all, WRITING was top notch!

This hungry caterpillar chomped it's way through every corner of my heart, wrapped itself in a warm cocoon of giggles & tears, and emerged as the most glorious butterfly, whose dazzling colours are sure to stun all!

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Best drama of 2020. MUST WATCH!
They justified the title Beautifully. Loved the plot. They took Mental Health as the Topic, which was great. Story was Amazing and one of a Kind. Each and every episode was well described and you'll learn many things for sure.
Everyone's acting was SUPERB. Their characters too.
Kim Soo Hyun really did well.Seo Ye Ji, She was amazing, her acting was admirable. Their Love Story was Pure and Lovely. Loved it.
Oh Jung Se was bestest in this drama. Hats off to his skills. How their characters changed in the end was So good.
After a long time... A drama with lot of beautiful OSTs. All are mesmerizing.
GO..watch it now! And yess...Be nice to those who're not Okay. ❤️😌

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Un colpo al cuore!

La prima parola che mi viene in mente per descrivere questo drama è INTENSO. Intenso in ogni sua scena, da quella drammatica a quella divertente a quella romantica.
Ho amato tutto di "It's Okay To Not Be Okay”, dagli attori bravissimi e pieni di talento alla storia struggente ma al contempo piena di positività, dalle musiche stupende e perfette alla scenografia straordinaria. Ci sono molte scene che mi hanno emozionato in tanti modi differenti. Ho pianto ed esultato con i protagonisti tanto sembravano reali.
Seo Ye Ji, la protagonista che avevo già visto in altri drama, in questo dal il meglio di sé. La sua recitazione è pura passione e il suo personaggio è cinico all’ennesima potenza ma al contempo pieno di forza.
Kim Soo Hyun, il protagonista, mi è piaciuto moltissimo. Il suo personaggio ha una crescita pazzesca e alla fine riesce ad avere una consapevolezza di sé stesso tutta nuova. Il rapporto con il fratello è qualcosa di veramente toccante, un’altalena di emozioni.
Oh Jung Se (che interpreta il fratello autistico del protagonista) è un attore stratosferico. Impersonare un uomo affetto da autismo credo sia difficilissimo ma lui lo fa sembrare semplice e rende ogni scena perfetta e commovente.
Non vi parlo degli altri attori, che come ho già detto prima, sono tutti bravissimi. Ognuno dà alla storia il suo tocco rendendola migliore.
Una delle cose che ho amato di più di questo drama sono le fiabe incorporate alla narrazione di ogni episodio. Sono tutte meravigliose, toccanti e vere.
Grazie a Netflix che ha sfornato una serie originale di altissimo livello, che mi ha emozionata dall’inizio alla fine.

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Masterpiece of Emotions

I don't even know where to start with this review or if my words would do this drama justice...

From the start, the prologue was unexpected for a K-drama which was fascinating in itself. I was completely in awe of the cinematography and unique scene transitions this drama offered; the visuals were mind-blowing. I'm still not over it. So let me start by saying thank you to the behind the scenes staff and crew for this amazingly beautiful drama that we were graced with. The execution of the story from beginning to the end was perfection. I was able to connect from the start and fully immersed as a viewer that it was extremely difficult to pull away from once the drama ended. The fairy tales that were woven into the plot was such a breath of fresh air and the way it was carried out to pull it's viewers in completely was incredible.

The cast line-up was flawless. I honestly cannot see any other actors/actresses pulling this off the way they did. It almost felt like this script was written especially for them. Seo Yea Ji and Oh Jung Se may have had more colorful roles in this drama but Kim Soo Hyun's role was a really difficult one and the three played off each other so well. To be honest, if it was anyone else was in Gang Tae's role I truly believe that the actor would have been overshadowed by the other two eccentric characters. As another viewer stated, "KSH is remarkable because he took a traditionally obscure role and made it stand out in the midst of phenomenal acting by his costars." This trio needs a standing ovation!

Each episode of this drama was set out with a purpose and it delivered each time. I have never watched a drama where I find myself hysterically laughing and a second later I am in tears, at times I am so emotionally overwhelmed that I am crying because I am so happy - I cannot emphasize enough how special this drama is.

I want to make a point that this drama is character driven and not plot driven so if you keep this in mind, there will be no doubt you will be head-over-heels in love with this drama as I am. To be upfront, there was one big thing that bothered me or so I thought at the time. However, the way the drama was set-up and carried out it made that one big thing become absolutely insignificant to me by the next episode and did not ruin my initial thoughts or feels on the drama as a whole in the slightest - this is commendable.

Without spoiling the drama, I am just going to wrap this review up with how these characters will be staying with me for a very long time. There are so many valuable lessons throughout this drama and never once it felt forced onto viewers, more like a gentle nudge to remind us all of what's genuinely important.

Let me not forget - this drama had the BEST FINAL EPISODE IN K-DRAMA HISTORY!! I'm thinking it will be a while before another drama can top this last episode. It was wholesome in ways I cannot describe. You will have to watch it to experience it yourself.

I hope you give it a go. I, for one, was absolutely obsessed!

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It's iconic, not mainstream

Crying over spilled milk is no use, but sometimes feelings are hard to suppress and you end up bawling your eyes out like a child. Well, this Kdrama was similar to that experience but in a good way because it was the first time I ever cried over fictional characters and how well written this series was. Episodes one and two focuses on introducing the main characters by showing the audience their differences in personalities which is the fun part seeing them go from bickering to tolerating to loving one another. Then, the patients from the OK Psychiatric Hospital are welcomed on stage sharing the series with the main cast and you will honestly fall in love with them all. Although there are some scenes which make you want to grit your teeth and point fingers at the characters, everyone goes at their own paces and matures towards the end of the series making it all worth it. The pacing is not too slow or too fast either!

I knew I was sold with this series when the third episode made me swallow back tears because of the powerful emotions expressed and anecdotes they teach ranging from loving yourself, letting go of the past, forgiving others, and being selfish for your own happiness. Also, no spoilers, but whenever something happened to the main cast or patients, the director and scriptwriter were geniuses for shifting back and forth using the present and past characters as a reflection to show how far they have gotten. Deep down everyone is still a child even though we all grew up physically and it isn't bad to cry, whine, make mistakes or say, "I'm not okay", and that's what this series teaches us about.

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When parents fail at parenting miserably and their children were left broken

A psychopath mother wanted to groom her daughter into another her while the father remained a bystander. What a messed-up family. I dropped this once halftime in the first episode, so when I decided to pick it back up, I skipped episode one and watched the second episode instead. I'm glad I did. From then on, I loved every obsessive antics Moon Young has done to get Gang Tae's attention. Ridiculously hilarious. Some might hate MY for being rude, unreasonable, among other things, but I just can't bring myself to hate her. When I look in her eyes, all I see is a very lonely little girl in need of love. Those eyes of hers are so expressive. Seo Ye Ji as Moon Young was perfect. She expressed everything that needed to be conveyed to the audience through her eyes. Needless to say, it was the same for Soohyun. Oh Jung Se as Sang Tae was outstanding. If there is one thing I would have wanted to change was the tragedy regarding Moon Young's mother. It was unnecessary that she was still alive to bring conflict to our leads. It would have been enough drama when she was revealed as the murderer of GT's mother. They should have followed MY's father's story, how he killed and discarded the body. The head nurse should have just been an obsessive fan of some sort. But despite that, I love the show overall. I also loved how it was wrapped up. That Sangtae has finally was able to let go of Gangtae. It was a good watch. Bonus are the hot hot hot kiss scenes. That's what's a kiss should be. Every kdrama should learn from this. (and HPL)

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