Tudo Bem Não Ser Normal (2020)

This drama is amazing not because of the main leads but because every episode is a life lesson itself .This drama showed me that how there can be deepest secrets and moral hidden even in children books. for example how in cinderella the step sisters even go as far as to cut their foot to fit it in the glass slipper this thing totally reflects how scary greed can be . But i don't think any child might have paid any attention to this. the thing that they see is how cinderella met prince and live happily ever after . So for whom this lesson was actually ? we call these books fairy tales but in actual they are life lessons . This drama tells you that children's books can also reflect the evil desires of people out there. So, if you think this is just a normal romance drama then you are totally wrong this drama will open your eyes.

SO, STOP THINKING AND JUST WATCH IT !!!!

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SEMPLICEMENTE MAGNIFICO

Assolutamente da vedere. Personaggi meravigliosi (inutile dire sopratutto la protagonista), storia avvincente, mi dispiace solo un po’ per la penultima puntata che ho trovato un po’ sottotono rispetto alle altre. Chi ha Netflix deve assolutamente vedere questo capolavoro. È vero che magari non siamo abituati a vedere puntate da 80 minuti in media e la cosa all’inizio può anche spaventare ma tranquillo non li accusi per niente con questo drama! 500 parole sono troppe che altro devo scrivere mica voglio fare spoiler! Abbassate questo numero per favore voi che gestite questo sito

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Great first half

The first half of the series was interesting and addictive but the second half of the story was lazy and the writers tried to squeeze in as many tropes as possible. I assume the writers are trying to normalise mental health and encourage mental health discussions by making it as palatable to the general public as possible. Nevertheless, I enjoyed binge watching the series over the weekend and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a decent series to watch.
Pros
- Sang Tae. My favourite character in this series. A fully realised and inspiring character played with sensitivity.
- Seo Ye Ji and Kim Soo Hyun. They really immersed themselves into their characters and I cried for their characters several times. And they are very good looking which enhanced my viewing experience. Good chemistry. Would have loved a few more kissing scenes.
- The OST.

Cons
- The villain. Unnecessary.
- side characters were more like plot devices. I want backstory.
- the unoriginal weepy mess in the second half. Why do Korean melodramas all have the same storyline?
- the depiction of KMY and MGT’s relationship/courtship is problematic to me. I say this based on my experience with someone with a personality disorder.

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The best KDrama of 2020

It’s hard to write reviews about shows you love, Thats why I’ll keep it short:

What did I like about the show?
- amazing cinematography (reality & book illustrations)
- an extraordinary Cast (the casting director deserves a big raise)
- lovely characters (especially Sang Tae & Dr. Oh)
- versatile characters and their coping with own past
- well introduced patient stories
- acceptance of mental diseases
- a convincing healing story
- an exciting thriller aspect (let me speculate a lot)
- the unpatriotic dealing & respect for Korean War veterans
- the critics on society
- the symbolism of the show
- the call for acceptance
- the bonding of the brothers (the intense showdown gave me goosebumps & tears)
- perfect mix of humor, tragedy, family story, healing story & thriller
- the morals of each story inside the story
- the bonding of all characters (especially the brothers)
- the fact that you couldn’t dislike any character at all (in my case even the bad person)
- the music
- the conversations
- the slowly blooming love story
- the symbosis of a strong script & detailed director accomplishments
- the nature scenes
- the fine line between too less and too much (it felt realistic)
- the feeling to be completely satisfied after finishing each episode

What did I dislike about the show?
- nothing (that’s why I needed to rate 10/10)
- the feeling that I reached the peek of KDramaland of 2020 (it’s a strong year - who am I kidding?)

I can recommend the show whole heartily.

[MY ADVICE - SPOILER WARNING]
If you have issues with the fl think about her experiences in her most important years. Don’t believe the diagnosis of the talking people. It’s their assumption and not a medical fact. Try to understand the reasons for acting the way they do of every character and enjoy the mystical ride! Have fun, dear! ;)

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A Very Heart-warming Fairy Tale

I want to start my review by saying this is the very first time I’ll be rating a drama with a perfect 10. I’ve been watching dramas for 14 years and I’ve never felt invested and addicted to one before.

The story-telling was very unique and the writing is so polished. It has a typical story-line with other kdramas but it used a creative way of story-telling. The incorporation of fairy tales in each episode was what made this drama distinct from others. This drama made me felt different emotions while watching; sad and crying from one scene then, laughing out loud at the next. There are also some scenes that made me scared like watching a horror movie.

All characters are perfectly casted. Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji has the best chemistry I’ve seen from co-stars before. All their staring scenes from earlier episodes was just exploding with sexual tension (and, that’s just all from staring how much more from a kissing scene *wink*). KSH still have the power to break my heart just by crying, still showing that he’s still one of the best actors out there. SYJ showed a different side of her. I’ve watched her other dramas and I’m glad that she’s being noticed now. I empathized with Moon Young and felt for her so much. Everytime Moon Young cries, I cry as well. This is her best work yet. And of course, our Sang Tae-oppa, Oh Jung Se shined in every scene he’s in. He was able to embody a character so pure and innocent and make me laugh and cry.

The ending was so beautiful and we’re able to see all 3 of them heal and be happy. They found family, friendship, love and learned to love themselves first. I felt like I’m with them as they go on with their journey.

Overall, this drama is just perfect. I will miss this drama. This drama will go down as one of my personal favorites. And, I hope to whomever watches this drama, may you heal with the characters as they heal from their own heartaches and traumas.

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Relatability

It’s been almost 2 months since this show left me and it still resides deeply in me. I haven’t been able to move on to anything else. It’s not that the latest have been bad, my heart just keeps comparing them with this Kdrama and I keep thinking about whether the actors would nail the other roles.
You go through life searching for things that you can relate to so that you can form that special bond. Little did I know back in late June, when I was searching for Kdramas that deal with mental health, that I’d find one that would leave me absolute EMPTY when it left me. Back in June, I ended up having familial problems which deteriorated my mental health hence my search for one. I was pretty sad that no kdramas really fully focused on the effects parents had on a child’s mental health. I decided to randomly start IOTNBO since it had a 9.3 rating at the time. Best. Decision. Ever. The cinematography, OSTs, chemistry, acting, KO MUN YEONG <3 and more were just.... outstanding. Never have I seen a female lead so daring and honest. Never have I seen a Kdrama start off with beautiful animations. Never have I seen a Kdrama focus both on the autistic character and the sibling. I was so excited for the first time since TWOTM ended. I wasn’t fully fully hooked, but it was exciting enough to continue from the first episode. Now, what solidified it as my absolute favorite Kdrama despite flaws? Zombie kid. That story blewwwww my mind away since it described exactly what I felt. Warmth vs only fulfilling a child’s hunger. It displayed all my feelings and it got in touch with my inner child that hadn’t grown. The tears I cried ep 4-5 would’ve been enough for me to bathe in (other episodes did too). Not only did it point out a child’s desire for warmth and love, but it did show how mothers too sacrifice everything to protect their children. I got to satisfy my sadness over feeling like I didn’t receive enough warmth and also open my eyes to the fact that parents also try their hardest to keep us protected and show love in different ways. From that point on, my mental health improved and my relationship with my parents was heading towards restoration. For that, I couldn’t thank this Kdrama enough.

On top of that, the ending episode was by far the most satisfying ending I’ve ever seen. I felt healed despite the gross sobbing. Like I said, this Kdrama has some flaws, but it still overtook any flawless Kdrama out there for now. A 10/10 Kdrama doesn’t have to only be reserved for perfect stories. It’s also reserved for those that touched our hearts the most and made a change. I’d definitely love a special episode seeing my favorite characters. I miss them so much .

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“It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”…was okay

PLOT
This was very unique, the plot was really good. It has mystery, romance, mental health awareness. Felt like a Tim Burton movie, but kdrama edition and I love it. But….it wasn’t the best. The actors did an amazing job, but the script…felt like something was missing. Don’t get me wrong I loved it, just I expected a little bit more of it.
Trigger warning- child abuse
THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN OUR MAIN COUPLE(S)?
Both of the actors did an amazing job, you could really feel the “love”! I truly enjoyed the relationship. The chemistry was there and that’s great.
HOW IT ENDS*Mild Spoilers*
I liked the ending,it was very heartwarming. The end twist was good.Yes, I figured it out, but I usually do…so not mad about it!

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Actual rating 11/10 .. best kdrama out of alll KDRAMA EVER

This is not just a kdrama but a journey of how the characters having their own problems big or small.. but how will each of them fight and overcome.. hence
Perfect HUMAN HEALING DRAMA
KIM SOO HYUN RETURN WITH A BANG!
It’s romcom is again another level.. with perfect comedy and SIZZLING CHEMISTRY BETWEEN LEADS TAKEN TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL!
It’s chemistry BROKE THE INTERNET!! :) :)
It’s healing— every ep has a message and a significance.. and it’s not just bluntly put.. but it shows how that message helps us in reality.. be it in forms of DIALOGE AND FAILRYTALES ( itself a unique thing in kdramaland)
Every ep was a roller coaster of emotion
You smile cry laugh shock too !smile it’s never constant.. and hence you get more engrossed
It a CHARACTER GROWTH BASED Kdrama but such a kind for sure unique from other
Touching on topics of mental illness is surely the best part of this show.. and it’s not just a doctor treating u with medication.. it’s way more
Or you could say how a person suffering with it thinks..from their perspective
Every side character is a amazing
And main cast - words aren’t enough
Every ep be it international or Korean fans.. all praising their acting
Kim soo hyun stellar performance ! The top actor of the industry for sure!

Oh Jung she acting being out of the world!, like no other ..unforgettable

And seo ye ji... well many started this kdrama for Kim soo hyun as he is already famous
But slowly all fell in love with her...one of the best actress for sure ..her vibe, sura, character and DREAMY WADROBE
The one who will either make u laugh or be like WHATTT DID SHE JUST SAY DAMNNN GURL! Best female character in kdrama
A totally new different personality kind of character you surely have never seen

In short.. after watching million Asian kdrama for 6 years and being a huge fan
This kdrama was a 1 in a million kind for me
Loved every bit
No loose ends.. can rewatch anytime as more I see more u understand more you cry laugh and love it
I have surely become too attached to this kdrama and it, sad to know good this come to an end! Best HUMAN HEALING DRAMA..
Best kdrama ever

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I have conflicting feelings about this one. Obviously the drama is great, there is no denying that, but I'm a bit disappointed how predictable & cliche the 2 main elements of conflict/drama were and how much time they've wasted on them. (Oh no your mom, oh no my mom .. & reverse love triangle with autistic brother) Ultimately I'm happy how they resolved these things, but it was somewhat draggy both times. The first 4-5 episodes were absolutely top tier, it had one of the best openings that I've ever seen, but then the ball dropped quite a bit. I've heard the production team received many complaints about two scenes in episode 3 (what a great episode it was btw). They could have dialed things down a bit to avoid further controversy, oh well live filming is the worst :-)
The drama received praise for the authentic portrayal of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Yeah sure, the actor did a phenomenal job, way beyond what I have expected of him. (I did not like the actor before) The main problem is I don't like how every time a person with a major disability shows up on korean TV, they would make the actor keep bowing down perpetually. It's like they want to convey a message to the Korean audience, he has a disability, but he is extremely sorry, forgive him, he is bowing down so politely, all the time. Sure, people with this disorder would not meet your eyes in a conversation, but this whole bowing thing is at best stereotypical.

The acting performances were great, the leads were incredible. I have never thought that one day Kim Soohyun would show off the charts chemistry with any actress, but he was really awesome. I think the military did him good, his acting improved a lot, his performance in emotional scenes especially was hugely more convincing than before. I did not really know Seo Yeji before, but I have only praises for the actress. She reminded me of Jennifer Lawrence's best performances. (not Hunger Games). The supporting characters were all extraordinarily good as well, at first I was a bit miffed about seeing 2 out of 5 of my least favorite senior actors in the show, but I guess the casting was spot on, since I got used to them pretty quickly, as opposed to being being super annoyed seeing them in every other drama.

The story despite being a bit draggy at times is certainly above average, the writer successfully delivers on wholesomeness, healing & romance. Sure there are quite a few problems, such as the show could have deserved a lot more depth, it absolutely sucks if I try to judge it as a medical drama.
The comedy is off the charts good, although there was a lot less of it nearing the finale. I have been feeling a bit down lately and I had hard time laughing, I started to doubt whether I can still appreciate humor as I had before, but in this drama there were quite a few moments, when I ended up laughing out loud, or spitting tea onto the carpet, it was sensational and still bittersweet at times. The last episode was great too, thank God it was a sufficiently long happy ending, the kind that I like best, long, but not too long. There was even a major plot twist, that I should've seen coming, but ended up surprised.

Product placements have been becoming increasingly immersion breaking in recent years. This drama has many very clever barely noticeable placements, kudos for that writing interns, but good God those car ads were just too much. There are several scenes specifically purpose written, where we are shown how incredibly good the brakes are on that specific car brand & to top it off all the older unbranded cars kept breaking down.

The deer! The first time I heard the deer making that sound I was like OMG, what the hell is that, but after going on Youtube I had that TIL moment, yep deer can really make a sound almost identical to that. I've seen thousands of deer in my life, but I have never heard them making any crying sound like that, but it seems to be real. For more information check out this YT video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAkgkyeHpOc

The audiovisuals were spot on of course. The OST had quite numerous tracks, it's nice when we don't hear the same song playing 6 times in every episode. There were some really cool lens flare effects, perhaps they used vintage lenses to film some of those bike riding scenes?

Overall 8.5/10 seems fair. This is the best 2020 drama that I've watched so far. I'm sure I will eventually watch it again and I might end up adjusting the score too, who knows. (I liked it a lot more than Crash Landing)

edit: 2020 is over, but thinking about it now I think Hospital Playlist is the better drama, though it's not nearly as fun..

edit2: I decided to up the score a little, nitpicking is fine and all, but this is really a great drama.. :-)

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The ambiance and music in this show is exceptional

It took me awhile to decide to watch this show because...IDK....it sounded so boring. Mental health themes are kind of meh. But I'm super glad I finally watched it! The lead actor and actress were really well suited to their roles. That actress has such a deep and sultry tone to her voice that a dark and jaded but beautiful character really fit her well. And the lead actor is for sure an android because no one's skin is that perfect even with 500 pounds of makeup piled on top. That kid is legit gorgeous...how is it mouth even formed like that, is it plastic surgery? He looks like a doll. They both look like dolls. But that sort of added to the aesthetic and gave the whole thing a live action Tim Burton type feel.

The story itself ended up actually being really engaging and meaningful. Although I wasn't super thrilled with the "love cures mental illness" eventual ending. I liked that the female lead character was broken and that the dude loved her in spite of it. I didn't really want her to be "fixed". But I'm aware happy-everything's-resolved endings are super typical in Kdramas, so I didn't expect much else. The two leads play so well off each other and every side-character was so well defined and engaging even down to the minor hospital patient characters. The whole thing was like some beautiful fever dream with gorgeous sets and costume design, really really exceptionally well done music, and almost dance-like flow from one scene to the next.

I would absolutely watch this show again and have added all of the soundtrack to my favorite K-Drama songs playlist (which is pretty rare for me, I usually find one or two I like in a K-drama but this one had SUCH well done themed music).

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Had Great Ambitions, but Failed Them

This drama was a beautiful one in spite of all its glaring flaws.

Pros:
- It’s a bittersweet, heartwarming drama about healing, about outcasts coming together and finding a family in each other
- STUNNING aesthetics, beautiful costume design for Yeji, gorgeous animations, and overwhelmingly fabulous set.
- incredible acting. As expected of Seo Yeji and Kim Soohyun, but wonderful acting from all the supporting characters as well. Kwak-Dongyeon is forever memorable for his emotional speech in EP4-5, I think.
- interesting storyline and wonderful concept
- unique characters, depth, and nice character development with a side of psychology

Cons:
- bad writing. Bad writing. Bad writing. Sure, many scenes are amazing, but many others were really strange, cheesy, and awkward. Their meeting scene at the publishers? What even? It’s like they attempted to make it sound deep and romantic, but it fell flat and just sounded weird. Not the actor’s fault though, they did amazing work with what crap they occasionally got.
- can’t get over the fact that Moonyoung chased Gangtae so ruthlessly and he was so cruel to her. These little bits of their relationship are just kinda disturbing.
- plot holes abound! The hospital staff are conveniently incompetent, people just conveniently appear out of nowhere somehow, and things just happened to bend the laws of reality to make the plot work.
- weird, descend into shit towards the last 4-6 episodes. What?? What?? It was totally unnecessary and horribly thought out. Not only was this entire event completely avoidable if they just,,, called the police,,, it was weird as hell and didn’t make sense. Too jarring and not a proper twist, either. And it abandoned the themes of psychological healing for weird drama.

All in all, not a bad drama. I loved many parts of it. Other parts made me want to beat up a pillow. Watch for Seo Yeji’s beautiful makeup looks and a fun ride and you should be fine, though. But don’t expect too much depth or cohesive plot— they tried, but sadly, it didn’t work out.

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