Tudo Bem Não Ser Normal (2020)

Sexta muito louca com It's Okay to be not okay

Aqui esta mais um drama que disse que jamais assistiria nem em uma sexta feira muito louca, e que em uma especie de surto de loucura que me acometeu no finalzinho de 2020, inesperadamente acabei assistindo e gostando.

JAMAIS ASSISTIREI POR QUÊ?

It's Okay to be not okay é um drama que não conseguia despertar meu interesse desde as primeiras noticias, a capa não me era atrativa e a sinopse não parecia interessante. Para completar esse verdadeiro desastre ambulante, como estou bem longe de ser considerada uma fã de Kim Soo Hyun, um atores coreanos mais inexpressivos que tive a oportunidade de conhecer nessa vida de dorameira, a presença dele no elenco me fazia querer fugir para bem longe.

Além disso, a badalação que esse drama sofreu aqui no Brasil foi tamanha que quanto mais falavam sobre ele, quanto mais indicavam e elogiavam a história, menor era a minha vontade de ir lá assistir para conferir.

A supervalorização de alguns dramas geralmente exerce o efeito inverso nessa dorameira aqui. Não é que eu queira ser do contra, isso apenas acontece comigo. Como se fosse uma espécie de ímã invertido que irá repelir e não atrair as coisas para si.

Quando parece que o mundo parou só por algum drama geralmente nem quero ver, e quando acabo contrariando esses pressentimentos percebo que era melhor nem ter feito isso, pois lamentavelmente esses receios sobre o drama acabam se provando certos na maior parte do tempo.

Isso não quer dizer que nunca assisto dramas que viraram modinha, tampouco quer dizer que todos são ruins e nunca gostei de nenhum deles. Quero apenas demonstrar que meus gostos geralmente parecem ir na contramão dos dramas mais aclamados.

No entanto, quando o inesperado acontece e percebo que estava enganada nada mais justo que vir aqui compartilhar a experiência com vocês e hoje nos estamos aqui pra isso.

MINHA AVENTURA COM O DRAMA

Quase desisti do drama no primeiro episódio, as ilustrações pareciam um tanto sinistras pro meu gosto e me fizeram crer que o drama seguiria por um caminho que não me agradaria em nada. Mas como estava 100% recarregada depois de tirar minhas merecidas férias anuais na praia, resolvi dar ao drama o benefício da dúvida e tentar pelo menos assistir mais um episódio.

Posso dizer que essa foi uma ótima decisão, porque cada um dos meus receios a respeito desse drama foram desaparecendo a medida que a história avançava.

Mais do que apenas mostrar a história do envolvimento romântico de duas pessoas que em tese não tinham nada em comum, esse drama explora os aspectos psicológicos de cada personagem de uma forma muito interessante.

Gostei de como cada personagem desperta no outro uma mudança de ponto de vista sobre certas questões, e o desenvolvimento deles é incrível, não senti em momento algum que foram negligenciados pelo roteiro.

O IRMÃO MAIS VELHO QUE MAIS PARECE CAÇULA

Tenho que tirar o meu chapéu para o ator Oh Jung Se, é evidente que já tinha visto vários dramas com ele, mas a forma como se entregou ao personagem Moon Sang Tae foi especial. Foi realmente uma interpretação brilhante, dada a dificuldade de se interpretar um personagem autista.

Raramente vejo o autismo sendo retratado em dramas, e posso dizer que fizeram isso muito bem em It's Okay to be not okay. Mesmo que você não esteja tão interessado no envolvimento romântico do casal principal, o desenvolvimento do relacionamento entre os irmãos Moon Gang Tae e Moon Sang Tae por si só já consegue manter o seu interesse até o fim.

Dentro dessa família há uma inversão de papeis entre os irmãos: por causa do Transtorno do Espectro Autista Moon Sang Tae é o primogênito que mais parece que o irmão caçula e Moon Gang Tae é o irmão mais novo que desde cedo teve que assumir o papel de irmão mais velho, provedor, cuidador e responsável.

Um dos pontos altos desse drama é conhecer a história de vida desses personagens enquanto aprendem a lidar com suas dificuldades sem abdicar de suas vidas particulares em prol do outro.

OS LIVROS INFANTIS REALISTAS?

A principio os livros infantis de Ko Mun Yeong apenas nos parecem fantasias infantis com ilustrações pra lá de sombrias e estranhas. No entanto, aos poucos percebemos que por trás de cada história se escondem vários aspectos da vida dessa escritora com transtorno de personalidade antissocial.

A psicologia nesse caso é tratada de forma lúdica, o que facilita o que facilita bastante o entendimento do público leigo no assunto. Não faço ideia como isso soará para profissionais da área, mas não tenho qualquer reclamação sobre a romantização da psicologia nesse caso. A fins de entretenimento a proposta foi cumprida, isto é, conseguiram abordar o tema sem adentrar em detalhes técnicos que deixariam o telespectador a deriva.

O VEREDITO FINAL

O resumo da ópera é que apesar de It's Okay to be not okay não ser o meu drama do ano, acabou se provando bem melhor do que esperei. Ao contrário de muitos dramas que ficaram chatos e maçantes no meio do caminho, esse aqui conseguiu realizar a façanha de manter o meu interesse até o fim, só por isso já ganhou o meu reconhecimento.

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A BEAUTIFUL PSHYCOLOGICAL DRAMA, WITH A WHOLESOME STORY AND PERFECT MUSIC .

This drama is a masterpiece when it comes to kdramas. I love the cast , their acting feels perfectly natural and as the story progresses you really start to connect with them. The plot is also good and feels natural . The music is just perfect , I found myself grooving along with it every time I heard it and overall gives a nice feel to the show . Being a perfectionist myself I tend to watch only those dramas that actually worth the time I am investing in them and trust me, this show is worth your time. Its is fun to watch and has a balance of emotions , so you will not feel bored at all. The music fit well with the characters and the story. The characters are super fun and every one has a unique trait making even the side characters fun to watch. OVERALL , AN EXELLENT SHOW , THAT IS WORTH YOUR TIME , IT GIVES YOU A REFREASHING FEELIING AFTER YOU COMPLETE IT AND VERY WHOLESOME.

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I was hesitant to watch this at first as I am not a big fan of Psychological dramas, after my lukewarm reception of "It's Okay, That's Love," however, after putting aside my prejudices, I came to appreciate this drama about dealing with mental health, familial issues, trauma, how to overcome one's past, embrace one's weakness to be strong in the future. It is a powerful drama about learning, about forgiveness, about caring, about unbreakable and breakable bonds, but ultimately, how It is okay not to be Okay.

Performances by the three main leads are phenomenal, but a standing ovation must go to Oh Jung Se as he nailed Moon Sang Tae's character down as if he was autistic and suffering from PTSD himself. His gestures, mannerisms, quirks and ticks all make his character as the mentally-challenged artistic genius so believable, while retaining his forthright innocence. Kim Soo Hyun somehow became more handsome when I saw him last in 2013's MLFTS. First time seeing Seo Ye Ji, but she also was born to play the eccentric author Ko Moon Young, with a dangerous mix of sexy and devil.

Supporting characters have each of their own strength and personalities that all together, made the drama cohesive. Fashion and cinematography are also worth noting. Had to deduct half a point due to the dip in pacing towards the last quarter of the drama. If you are looking mainly for romance, this is not the drama, but unless you are inhuman, your heartstrings will be tugged seeing flawed characters leaning on each other for support, how your circumstances do not necessarily make who you are, but how you make out of it.

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I rarely got the feeling of excitement just by watching the first episode. You may get a lot of questions at first but for the following episodes they will answer them little by little! We have different taste in K-drama but if you're going to watch this, you have to ready yourself to feel it, understand and have an open mind. The thing that I really like is on how this drama shows characters' feelings and emotions in different form so the viewers will understand the depth of it and mental illness. The main characters have a strong chemistry! I've also read comments on different flat forms and they are mostly positive! I can't wait to finish this faster! It's highly recommended!

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Amazing

I can't get enough. The actor/actresses just click, it's like the drama was based on there character Kudos I can't imagine anyone else.
Just like the title this drama is about people going thru there own issues and need some help in seeing thru there problems. Some are curable and some never will.
This happens to be a boy likes a girl but she tells him to leave (he doesn't know it was her mother's control). He's upset, then he has to deal with an a brother with autism who he loves, but upset when mom tells him he only born to take care of him (tissue time). Then his mom dies and they want to send him to orphanage and his brother to care center. He refuses to separate and so they run away and go thru so many struggles to survive. His brother starts having bad dreams that butterflies are attacking and so every 9mo there move. More than 16 times. So he find a job in there home town and decision to move back and now the true story begins

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Amazing Drama

8 episodes in and this k-drama has managed to continually impress! Just when you think you've watched the best episode yet and it can't possibly get any better, the next one raises the bar to a level that previous k-dramas (and I've watched many) and imo future dramas will struggle to meet. Even if somehow the writers stuff it up from here on (which I doubt given the quality of the writing so far), the first 8 episodes have been so brilliant and delivered so much that I would not hesitate to recommend the drama just on these alone. First time ever that I have not once used my ⏩ button. Instead I have rewound multiple times just to re-watch and really absorb scenes and dialogues! One of the most balanced and well paced dramas I've watched. The writer has skilfully employed comedic relief interspersed with the heartbreaking and anxious moments. The writer has also taken the time to lay the foundations for the story and provide a natural progression of relationships. This has given viewers the time to really invest in all the characters and the romance. I've cried, giggled and laughed out loud in pretty much every episode.

Spectacular cinematography, storytelling, directing, OST and acting. The Visuals of this drama are such that I'd be happy just watching it on mute and still enjoy it. The main leads make a spectacular pair and their acting has been top notch. Normally I really hate the 'staring at each other' in k-dramas, but these two have the most expressive eyes that I seriously feel that when they look at each other I'm interrupting something very intimate. Their chemistry is insane! This director and the actors know how to show what the characters are thinking and feeling just from a close up and slight change of expression of their face/eyes. No need for words!! When they smile, you smile, when they cry you cry! I've really been on an emotional rollercoaster.

The way the writer has dealt with the very sensitive subject of mental illness and autism spectrum has so far been very commendable (and can I just say that Oh Jung-Se will definately HAVE to win the Best Supporting Actor award, he is ridiculously talented and has portrayed his character so realistically). Having family that's in similar situations where brothers/sisters/parents have struggled and sacrificed so much as caregivers of siblings/children with autistism or mental illnesses and who have had to make some very hard and heart wrenching decisions in life, this drama has been able to accurately, sensibly and realistically depict these struggles.

The wait for the next episode for a drama has never been this difficult for me....

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Should be next on your list to watch?

8 REASONS WHY IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY SHOULD BE NEXT ON YOUR LIST

1. NOT YOUR TYPICAL MALE LEAD
Kim Soo-hyun plays the role of Moon Kang-tae, a young man in his late 20’s who works as a community health worker at a psychiatric ward. Kang-tae also takes on several part-time jobs just to make ends meet—something you don’t usually see in K-Drama Land where CEOs, chaebol heirs, captains, kings, princes, doctors, professors, famous writers, and other well-off male leads abound—turning away from the trend of the rich guy role. As a health worker, Kim Soo-hyun dons a scrubsuit (swoon) and it just makes your heart flutter watching him take care of different types of patients. And with all the sibling rivalry going on in most dramas, seeing a character who is so fragile and sensitive towards his brother just melts our hearts (and we all know Kim Soo-hyun always delivers when it comes to dramatic scenes so prepare your own boxes of tissue).

2. STRONG, FASHIONABLE FEMALE LEAD
Just recently, strong female leads are popping up on almost all dramas. Adding to the list is Seo Ye-ji, who plays Ko Mun-yeong, a successful and popular children’s book author who suffers from anti-social personality disorder. Although she comes off as selfish, arrogant, and rude, this strong personality is also her charm (yes, her dark-humor actually adds spice to the drama). Also, when I say strong, I mean someone who knows how to fight back against troublemakers! Talk about girl power! Don’t even get me started about Mun-yeong’s enviable wardrobe. Can I just say she slays every outfit she wears? Go girl, make the world your runway!

3. REVERSED ROLES
Unlike most dramas where the male lead is wealthy and the female lead is financially mediocre, the roles played by Soo-hyun and Ye-ji are actually the opposite. Kang-tae is the poor one here and Mun-yeong is the affluent one. Also, while it is common in dramas that the man does extravagant or heroic acts to win the girl’s heart, Mun-yeong is one of the few female lead characters who actually makes an effort and goes all out to chase after her leading man. Despite the role reversal, chemistry remains undeniably strong between these two! ❤️

4. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
The drama sheds light on various mental health disorders, one of which is effectively presented by none other than Baeksang 2020 Best Supporting Actor Oh Jung-se, who plays the role of Moon Sang-tae, Moon Kang-tae’s older brother who suffers from autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I cannot stress just how convincing Jung-se’s portrayal is of someone with ASD. From his posture, to his stance, to his gait and the way he talks as well as his facial expressions—his acting skills are spot on (I could smell another Baeksang award for him!) Since the setting seems to be mainly at the fictitious OK Psychiatric Hospital, it’s safe to say we could look forward to seeing more mental health issues being tackled as the story progresses. Additionally, it is great to see another aspect of mental health awareness—that is, seeing it from the caretaker’s point of view as they impart the struggles and frustrations they have to deal with in their line of work. With this drama, I’m crossing my fingers that people will finally see and understand how challenging yet fulfilling it is to take care of persons with mental illness.

5. ATTENTION TO DETAILS
I have to applaud the research that has been done for this drama. As someone who has dealt first hand with children with special needs, it is very satisfying to see the effort the production crew made just to make everything as realistic as possible. From the labels plastered all over the Moon brothers' house, to the repetitive TV lines spoken by Sang-tae, to the fixations of Mun-yeong and Sang-tae on specific objects, I could say it’s a job well done in delivering the realities that come with mental illness (planning to post more on this subject later).

6. CINEMATOGRAPHY
One word: WOW. Each scene is breathtakingly shot it’s like a moving piece of art. The camera angles are well-thought of that every time you take a screen shot, it always comes out pleasing to the eyes. Oh, and did I mention the aesthetically pleasing color palette? Again, one word: WOW.

7. ELEGANT ANIMATION
The animation in the introduction immediately reminded me of a Tim Burton production with its dark theme. It was haunting yet soulful as it narrated the inner struggles of Mun-yeong. The animations done to convey what went on in Sang-tae’s mind was beautifully done as well, showcasing the colorful and creative world of persons with ASD.

8. OST
The drama’s soundtrack is captivating and beautiful, leaving you wanting to search for it immediately as soon as you hear them play in the background. Each song fits the scene it plays on perfectly, it’s like all your emotions have been converted to music.

If these aren’t enough reasons to convince you to watch, I don’t know what will be. Come on, you know you want to watch it now too! Catch It’s Okay to Not Be Okay every Saturday and Sunday on tvN and Netflix (9PM KST)!

Note: CTTO

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HEARTWARMING AND EYE OPENING

This story got me crying, laughing, loving, and understanding a few minutes away from each other. It's raw and real and sometimes it's scary how you understand the struggles and share with the pain. It's a drama that will warm your heart and make you feel understood. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it's something so raw and real that it leaves an impression on everyone who gives it a chance.

The relationship between Sangtae, Gangtae, and Munyeong are all special in its own kind. The love that the brothers had for each other is one to emulate and live by. I admit that Sangtae sometimes has the best lines in this drama.

The second lead was not terrible or pathetic, she had her own story and she was strong too. the people surrounding our main leads are amazing, they supported them like no other and it was amazing to see.

I hated the mother but she had a bolt or two loose so I won't mind her anymore. Juri's momma was a delight, as in all of her roles. The best friend was such a dream, imagine following your friend and supporting him like that, if that's not love then what is? He is truly part of the family and deserving to be called 'hyung'.

My best advice yet? Give this a chance.

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BEST KDRAMA EVER

That title wasn't even an understatement. It's Okay to Not Be Okay is hands down the BEST kdrama I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot of kdramas. Honestly if I even wanted to find a flaw with this show I couldn't because it was so masterfully created in every way. I'm still blown away by this show and how powerful it is. The messages they gave every episode, and the amount of topics they covered. Also how well they paced everything which included several mystery plotpoints, romance, and multiple romantic and platonic relationships. Each and every character had a purpose and message even if it was revealed later in the show. All of the characters had great character arcs with no real unanswered questions. Each episode was able to top the next to my surprise (the tears and smiles were endless with this one :) The soundtrack fit this show SO perfectly. AND DON"T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE FAIRYTALES. The writers are literally genius for that aspect, each fairytale had such a powerful message and related to the story so well CHILLS. Also the mother storyline was actually quite satisfying. They didn't try to overdo her character because even as she was the amount of trauma she caused on Moonyoung was astronomical especially since she was a kid. I love how our perspective of her changes as we see her from child Moonyoungs memories and how Moonyoung sees her now. THE ACTORS MY GOD. Every single one of them killed it, and our main three shined so much. This by far my favorite drama from all of them. OH JUNG SE IS SUCH A TALENTED ACTOR GIVE THIS MAN AN OSCAR, AND GIVE ONE TO SOOHYUN AND. SEO YEJI AS WELL, IN FACT JUST GIVE THE WHOLE CAST EVERY SINGLE AWARD. Anyway haha, moving on from actors the crew was phenomenal. Cinematography was breathtaking the directing was seamless, I LOVED the editing, and the writers literally blew me away with this phenomenal story. They really outdid themself in the best way possible. This was really a one of a kind show that is extremely hard to find. Honestly its one of THE BEST shows I have ever watched let alone kdramas. I could talk about this show on and on, but I'll end this here. If you haven't watched this show you are doing yourself a HUGE disservice, and if you have watched it, please tell me how I'm ever supposed to get over this amazing show that is "It's Okay to Not be Okay". No but really, I'm never going to get over this show.

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