An extraordinary road to emotional healing opens up for an antisocial children's book writer and a selfless psych ward caretaker when they cross paths.
Where to Watch It's Okay to Not Be Okay • Season 1
The Boy Who Fed On NightmaresMoon 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.
The Lady in Red Shoes
E2
The Lady in Red ShoesMun-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.
Sleeping Witch
E3
Sleeping WitchHaving followed Gang-tae, Mun-yeong begins teaching literature classes at his new hospital. Chaos breaks out when a VIP patient runs away.
Zombie Kid
E4
Zombie KidThe VIP patient's incident triggers childhood memories for Gang-tae, who remains an emotional puzzle to Mun-yeong. Lee Sang-in arrives in town.
Rapunzel and The Cursed Castle
E5
Rapunzel and The Cursed CastleWith 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.
Bluebeard's Secret
E6
Bluebeard's SecretWhen 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.
The Cheerful Dog
E7
The Cheerful DogGang-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.
Beauty and The Beast
E8
Beauty and The BeastSeeing Mun-yeong with something that belongs to him upsets Sang-tae. When a belligerent visitor shows up at the hospital, Gang-tae snaps.
King Donkey Ears
E9
King Donkey EarsGang-tae and Mun-yeong decide to go on a day trip together. During their mountain getaway, an unforeseen situation crops up.
The Girl Who Cried Wolf
E10
The Girl Who Cried WolfRefusing 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.
The Ugly Duckling
E11
The Ugly DucklingAn 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.
Romeo and Juliet
E12
Romeo and JulietWanting to overcome his trauma, Sang-tae opens up about his darkest memory. A cruel twist of fate threatens Gang-tae's newfound happiness.
The Father of the Two Sisters
E13
The Father of the Two SistersSang-tae shows Gang-tae that he's been practicing drawing his greatest fear. Mun-yeong receives word about her father's worsening condition.
The Hand, the Monkfish
E14
The Hand, the MonkfishThe 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.
A Tale of Two Brothers
E15
A Tale of Two BrothersAfter 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.
Finding the Real Face
E16
Finding the Real FaceMun-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.
