Cast and Crew of It's Okay to Not Be Okay

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It's Okay to Not Be Okay

About It's Okay to Not Be Okay

In the South Korean television series 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay,' the two main characters, Moon Gang-tae, played by Kim Soo-hyun, and Ko Moon-young, portrayed by Seo Yea-ji, embark on a healing journey together. Moon Gang-tae is a caring and dedicated worker at a psychiatric ward, who has spent his life shouldering heavy responsibilities and trying to escape from his emotional baggage. Meanwhile, Ko Moon-young is a successful children's book author who writes fairy tales but has a cynical view of love and relationships.

Their worlds collide when Moon Gang-tae and Ko Moon-young cross paths, and an unlikely friendship forms between them. As they get to know each other better, Moon Gang-tae begins to open up about his past and the emotional scars he carries, while Ko Moon-young starts to question her beliefs about love and relationships. Through their interactions, they both start to heal and learn to confront their fears and insecurities.

What makes 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' stand out is its unique blend of romance, drama, and dark humor. The show doesn't shy away from tackling heavy topics such as mental health, trauma, and abuse, but it does so in a way that is both sensitive and engaging. The chemistry between the two leads is palpable, and their character development is satisfying to watch. The supporting characters are also well-written and add depth to the story. Overall, 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' is a refreshing and heartwarming show that explores the complexities of human emotions and the healing power of love and friendship.

Main Cast of It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Kim Soo-hyun
plays Moon Gang-tae (16 episodes)

Seo Yea-ji
plays Ko Moon-young (16 episodes)

Park Gyu-young
plays Nam Joo-ri (16 episodes)

Oh Jung-se
plays Moon Sang-tae (16 episodes)

Park Jin-joo
plays Yoo Seung-jae (16 episodes)

Kim Chang-wan
plays Oh Ji-wang (16 episodes)

Jang Young-nam
plays Park Haeng-ja (16 episodes)

Kim Mi-kyeong
plays Kang Soon-deok (16 episodes)

Kim Mi-kyeong as Kang Soon-deok

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Kang Ki-doong
plays Jo Sae-joo (16 episodes)

Jeong Jae-kwang
plays Joo Jeong-tae (16 episodes)

Kim Joo-heon
plays Lee Sang-in (16 episodes)

Kim Joo-heon as Lee Sang-in

Kim Joo-heon was born on March 1, 1980 and is currently 44 years old.

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Lee Eol
plays Go Dae-hwan (16 episodes)

Jang Gyu-ri
plays Seon-byul (16 episodes)

Choi Woo-sung
plays Oh Cha-yong (16 episodes)

Ji Hye-won
plays Lee Ah-reum (16 episodes)

Ji Hye-won as Lee Ah-reum

Ji Hye-won was born on March 30, 1998 and is currently 26 years old.

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Jung Ji-hwan
plays Publishing Co. Staff (16 episodes)

Kim Ki-cheon
plays Kan Pil-ong (16 episodes)

Seo Joon
plays Kwon Min-seok (16 episodes)

Ha Kyoung-min
plays Psychiatrist at OK Psychiatric Hospital (16 episodes)

Kang Ji-eun
plays Park Ok-ran (16 episodes)

Joo In-young
plays Yoo Sun-hae (16 episodes)

Kim Su-in
plays Young Go Moon-young (16 episodes)

Moon Woo-jin
plays Young Moon Gang-tae (16 episodes)

Lee Kyu-sung
plays Young Moon Sang-tae (16 episodes)

Choi Hee-jin
plays Kang-tae and Sang-tae's Mother (16 episodes)

Jung Ji-hyeon
plays Publishing House Staff (16 episodes)

Cheon So-Ra
plays Publishing House Staff (16 episodes)

Go Han-min
plays Publishing House Staff (16 episodes)

Yu Yeon Seok
plays Publishing House Staff (16 episodes)

Secondary Cast of It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Choi Daniel
plays CEO Choi Daniel (1 episode)

Jung Sang-hoon
plays Motel Clerk (1 episode)

Kwak Dong-yeon
plays Kwon Ki-do / Kwon Man-su's Son (3 episodes)

Bae Hae-seon
plays Kang Eun-ja (5 episodes)

Bae Bo-ram
plays Myoung Ji-Suk (1 episode)

Woo Jeong-won
plays Do Hee Jae [Moon Young's mother] (3 episodes)

Woo Jeong-won as Do Hee Jae [Moon Young's mother]

Woo Jeong-won was born on August 27, 1983 and is currently 40 years old.

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Cho Si-yeon
plays Lee Seul Bi [Girl who is a fan of Go Moon Young] (1 episode)

Min Young
plays [Lee Seul Bi's mother] (1 episode)

Kim Jin
plays [Nurse] (1 episode)

Son Kang-gook
plays Kim Seung Cheol [Patient] (1 episode)

Son Kang-gook as Kim Seung Cheol [Patient]

Son Kang-gook was born on June 29, 1973 and is currently 50 years old.

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Kwon Ye-Eun
plays Go Eun [Kim Seung Cheol's daughter] (1 episode)

Kim U-kyum
plays [Caregiver] (1 episode)

Kim Tae-Hoon
plays [Doctor] (1 episode)

Yoo Seung-il
plays [Angry professor] (1 episode)

Jung Seung-kil
plays [Book critic] (1 episode)

Kim Geon-ho
plays [Book signing parent] (1 episode)

Lee Ji-hae
plays [Book signing parent] (1 episode)

Lee Ji-hae as [Book signing parent]

Lee Ji-hae was born on July 4, 1980 and is currently 43 years old.

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Jo Yi-hyun
plays [Dinosaur boy] (1 episode)

Lee Young-sook
plays [Kwon Man Su's wife] (2 episodes)

Han Gi-joong
plays Kwon Man Su (2 episodes)

Han Gi-joong as Kwon Man Su

Han Gi-joong was born on March 13, 1961 and is currently 63 years old.

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Kang Woo-je
plays [Kwon Man Su's assistant] (2 episodes)

Park Seo-Kyung
plays Nam Joo Ri [Child] (2 episodes)

Kwon Ha-Young
plays [Kang Eun Ja's daughter] (2 episodes)

Kwon Dong-ho
plays [Lee Ah Reum's ex-husband] (1 episode)

Lee Hwa-Young
plays [Lee Ah Reum's mother] (1 episode)

Jeon Jun-woo
plays [Lee Ah Reum's brother] (1 episode)

Lee Sun-Young
plays [Nurse] (1 episode)

Bae Yu-ri
plays [Man Su's daughter] (2 episodes)

Min Kyung-jin
plays [Yoo Sun Hae's father] (1 episode)

Bae Seong-il
plays [Detective] (1 episode)

Kim Yun-seul
plays [Kindergarden girl] (1 episode)

Choi Se-in
plays [Kindergarten girl] (1 episode)

Kim Sang-il
plays [Admin manager] (1 episode)

Park Chul-Min
plays [TV reporter] (1 episode)


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