Tudo Bem Não Ser Normal (2020)

Human Healing Drama

I am sure many has a lot of praises for the show, so I shall keep my review simple (or maybe not). Here are the reasons why I absolutely adore the show:

- Fantastic acting and chemistry. Nothing can beat the casting in this show.

- Beautiful character development for EVERY character. Despite the show being heavily character-driven, it never cease to capture my attention every single second.

- Attention to details. So many foreshadowings, parallels and easter eggs to make the whole watching experience more engaging.

- OSTs that are heartbreaking and haunting.

- Life lessons to take away. Many lines are quote-worthy.

- Magical mix of genres. It is impossible to classify this show in any genre because it incorporates ALL genres in its 16 episode run, from romance to psychological to comedy to family to thriller to fantasy. You name it they have it. Some may not like the spectrum but it was a refreshing and satisfying watch for myself.

Overall, it was an amzing ride with capable actors and well-thought out script and plot, leaving me super satisfied after the watch. Just be ready to ride the waves with the characters as I am sure you will be sucked right into the characters' stories and feel so much for them. I am so glad for finding this gem and it will take a special place in my heart for a long long time.

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This drama is so beautiful and perfect!

I actually never planned to watch this drama as I'm not really a fan of Korean dramas (I prefer Chinese dramas). I thought it would be those cliché dramas where I can probably predict what will happen next, but it isn't! There are so many plot twist that makes you shock every episode. I also fell in love with the characters, the story and the songs played throughout the drama. I even cried as I was watching this :( The actors were so amazing, everything felt real and you can see in their eyes how great they are at portraying their character. I love that this drama is not just your typically romantic drama, but it tackles the character's mental health/issues that most people also have in reality. I think what makes this drama so good is that a lot of people can relate to each of the characters. The main leads, Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji, have an amazing chemistry!!! When I watched the behind the scenes, they were so comfortable with each other and I was happy to find out that they were actually in the same agency!!!

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Should get 20 stars

There needs to be more stars so I can give this 20. Been watching Korean dramas since 2012 and this is the best drama I've ever watched. It realistically and sensitively deals with a person with unique abilities and those who care for him, as well as showing the humanity of various people with mental illness. Oh Jung Se was beyond fantastic as a man with higher-functioning autism. He rocked every physical and verbal quirk without making the character cartoonish or ridiculous. The story also touched on almost every facet of such a person (resistant to change, overly honest, excels in one area, and many more). I sincerely hope Oh Jung Se gets an award for this role.

There is much more to be said but that might spoil the show for those who have not seen it.
Excellent and NOT your grandma's typical K-drama.

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BEST DRAMA EVER!!! PERIODT!!!!

OH MY GOSH. I cannot gush enough about this drama. I cried, I laughed, I loved, every single second of it. A must watch if you haven't already and a rewatch if you have. The whole cast is extremely gorgeous, the storyline is exciting and mysterious, the aesthetics on point, music: fabulous, productions: out of this world, but most importantly, the messages it sends are so wholesome, heartwarming, and healing. It's been such a joy to watch and I'm so glad this has become part of my life. This is the first drama I've watched that hasn't left me feeling empty after it's over but instead happy and whole.

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A foundational story about self love and the importance of leaning on others

This was a roller-coaster ride of emotions, and one I will likely jump back into again. I came for the story, but stayed for the message and wonderful acting. Top notch kudos to everyone involved in this.

Okie dokie, lets get to it. This drama is likely not for everyone, and I struggled to get past the first couple episodes with a love/hate relationship for Ko Mun-yeong. There were certain elements that came off as highly manipulative and downright unhealthy between the two main leads, but it gets better later on. If you're looking for a healing message, character development, chemistry, and spot on acting then this is a one stop shop. It is also so aesthetically shot that it is a pleasure to watch. They were very meticulous about the appearance of the set, clothes, and angles/lighting. I got some Hotel Del Luna/IU vibes from Ko Mun-yoeng for sure.

The story, while I found it a little vague, was really propelled forward by the growing relationships between the characters. There are definitely some common tropes in here, but I easily overlooked them in favor of the messages sprinkled generously throughout. I would have liked some better explanations of a few happenings, but I was so focused on the emotions portrayed, I barely noticed the inconsistencies. I was thoroughly pulled in by everybody's acting and backstories. They really did a wonderful job at approaching parental abuse, denial, alcohol abuse, and ptsd. There were many other messages in here, and I honestly can't write about all of them, but I have such an appreciation for the healing part of this drama. It truly teaches it's okay to not be okay.

While there were many tropes throughout this (I can't stand the leave for your own good cliché) they handled it so well, and portrayed the need to lean and help others in a heart touching way. It was beautiful. There are serious elements, but they do keep humor sprinkled in there with it to break up the monotony. I really could go on and on about the acting. It really shined in here and I have no complaints.

The OST is stunning. I will definitely listen to that on its own. There are some OST's that stand out, and this is one of them.

All in all, a drama with a beautiful message and damn good acting. I would recommend if you're looking for something character driven and emotionally provoking.

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Added To My Top Ten

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My first time watching this, I had a lot to rave about, after looking at it with a clear head... this killed me


Genuinely the first thing I watched when I woke up Saturday/Sunday. I'm going to bee so empty without having something of quality of watch, since I do think that recently the quality of recent dramas has decreased, no drama has piqued my interest like this in a long time. The cast was simply amazing and gave sm depth so their characters I felt like the story was given their due and more. The storyline has 0.5 of a star off because of the mother plotline but I think since she was not central it made all the difference. AND ONE MORE THING TO RAVE ABOUT is the MUSIC !!!!! each and every song pulled on my heartstring like no other and is one of the most unforgettable playlists I have ever heard, I will most definitely keep up with Elaine and Janet suh.

If anyone is looking for a recommendation please try Flower Of Evil it's already shaping up to be special

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One word - Incredible

This show isn’t for the faint hearted. It deals with mental health issues head on and if that’s not your cup of tea, then you should stay far away. In fact, some scenes were outright disturbing and scary but it somehow keeps you coming back for more.

Man what can I say about Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji, they were stellar. BUT Oh Jung Se, good gracious that man acted circles around them. He was SO freaking amazing as Sangtae that I was in awe of his acting.

Plot wise I think they did a great job with surprising the heck out of you. You think you know where the story is headed and then WHAM a truck hits out of nowhere. That’s what the final twist felt like.

Also, kudos to whoever designed Moonyoung’s wardrobe! Wow, just wow. Although I believe the woman can wear a gunnysack and still look beautiful!

All in all, It’s really okay to not be okay. And I love that message of the show.

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Kim soo hyun and seo ye ji as hyunji couple

An amazing story, best chemistry, and also all of the great and amazing cast. Their act really good, u must to know the good look of kim soo hyun and seo ye ji they look so good together.
The story like a fairy tale but we can relate with that because this drama have a value in every episode, every part its very meaningfull. U can see another side of someone who have A different caracter, have a special character, have a traumatic, mental problem and antisocialism. Not only this the cinematigraphy of this drama was so good yeahh... You will amazed how different looks in the drama with the reality, because they make almost of the view of drama with cinematography. I love this drama so much as i love hyunji couple..😍😍😍

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Be prepared to laugh, cry and think for days....

This show is thought-provoking, funny, sad, real, light-hearted, intense, romantic, has great family values, is respectful of mental health issues and brings much needed perspective to an important topic.

Costumes - spectacular, Acting - Amazing - by entire cast , Script - soooo many good lines.... Enough well placed, well used comedic breaks to make sure you stay mentally safe - and adds to the rewatch value...

There are so many themes to follow and many have been addressed in the other reviews. I have found myself making up alternate names for this show, not that It's Okay not to Be Okay is bad, it is just that many themes resonate. Some that come to mind: "Love Yourself to love others", "Sang Tae defeat the butterflies", "Gang Tae's Hyung" , "The village that raised Gang-tae".. "Saving Min Yeung and Gang Tae". etc...

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Absolutely stunning!

I started watching this drama when it started airing. From the beginning until the end, throughout the weeks, I stayed curious. This series is SO addictive.

I want to talk about 3 main points in this story: The story itself, the characters and the music.

The story:
The story was so beautifully executed. It's about a woman haunted by her past and her family. The male lead and his brother are connected to her past. And it's mostly about overcoming your fears and growing to do what you want to do and not let the past ruin your future. The lessons in this story are so important and by adding different elements like illustrations, the autistic brother and a closed off, almost psychotic, woman.. you'll learn the lessons on the most beautiful and heartwarming way ever.
The mother of the female lead is absolutely haunting and psycho and the father of the female lead is someone you can somewhat have different feelings about.
The story kept me on my toes.. like constantly. It kept me wondering about the story and the story kept me guessing.

The story summarized in words: haunting, heartwarming, thrilling, heartwarming, stunning and funny.

The characters:
First of all, the actors are absolutely gorgeous! The male lead is so good in conveying the feelings of his character. You can sympathize with him and understand his actions which is important as a watcher. You can also understand why the male lead is so closed off with his feelings while watching the story evolve.
The female lead is freaking amazing! Not only is she gorgeous, snatched around the waist with an amazing style of fashion... She is absolutely hilarious and even though she's a bit crazy... She is also relatable. The actrice is very good at conveying the right emotions, loved it!
The brother of the male lead is autistic and haunted by his past. The actor does such a good job acting like an autistic person. Sometimes it was a bit too (with the stuttering.. I don't know if it's usually this much.. but I think they could've switched more between fluent sentences and stuttering or not finding the right words) but I guess they tried to show an heavily autistic person. However, the characteristics of an autistic person were well conveyed. The brother really added more to the sentiment. And I love that they are trying to show off more kinds of people. Everyone has their own struggles and things and that was so well portrayed in this drama.
The side characters were either funny, scary/creepy or just really sweet. Loved them all.

The music:
Absolutely amazing! I personally really like Puzzle from Yongzoo. All the music is either touching or well fitting into the story with a fantasy and mysterious kinda vibe. Which is logical since the female lead is a writer of fantasy children books. So well fitting!

I personally loved it. I would rewatch this story just to be able to watch it at once instead of waiting weekly. Also, the actors had such great chemistry.

Ps. I would honestly also just rewatch it for the female lead 'cause she is stunning, has amazing taste, she is funny and just... I could look at her face and fashion for hours.

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ONE OF ITS KIND,MENTALLY HEALING,BEST KDRAMA I HAVE EVER WATCHED

First of all, this drama being based on the topic of mental health might be criticised a lot but nothing is perfect . Now i have never faced any trauma except being in depression but in this quarantine this is maybe the best thing that has happened to me . Also i really don;t understand the ratings on korea maybe its just that it is airing on netflix too but damn do they need to open their eyes to mental health.
Second of all lets get into the review !!
WOW . what pulled me into the drama even in the first episode is maybe the chemistry of the leads Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji . i mean they were just looking but it was instant chemistry with them on screen which peaked my interest from the beginning.and obviously from then on the chemistry kept exploding . The story from beginning to the end was so well portrayed with beautiful morals in each episode that makes you cry sometimes of happy or sad tears and cliffhanger that makes you so eager to watch the next episode
Yes there is a childhood trope but in this story i think this just fits in without being a cliche ,i fact that is what carries the story.
The satisfying thing is the cinematic parallels of the leads which is really ironic and beautiful and the most satisfying thing would be the character development !!?? like it was so good to watch the change of the characters after understanding how to face their fears and attain happiness . i loved that.
There isn't an episode that does not contain beautiful quotes on life
And the ending was golden one of the best endings in kdrama history
At the end i would like to say the acting done by all the actors was outstanding and made the show all the more real
Kim Soo Hyun was really amazing with the emotions he showed and the way he cried he made me cry too and i love him for that'
Seo Ye Ji was phenomenal , lets agree a lot of us have now fallen for her and will look forward to more from her ,she was amazing in her portrayal of Ko Mun Young and aspd, i fell in love with her acting an crying . i felt irreversible pain she cried her soul out for something she didn't do and i look forward to more from her
Oh Jung Se playing Sang Tae was the best decision ever he did amazing , i have seen him in many dramas but this was the best i have seen of him. Acting autistic wouldn't have been easy for him but he did a very good job .
all of the actors deserve daesang for such performance!!
AT last i suggest everyone to watch this drama to help you heal a little or maybe provide comfort to the lonely souls out there so that they can take the step of courage to attain happiness in these hard times . i am really so attached to it i am probably gonna rewatch it again a lot .

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Grab a box of tissues and be prepared to be emotionally wrecked.

I may have cried non-stop from episodes nine to sixteen. I may be crying right now as I write this review. When I heard the plot of this show I was excited and nervous about what the outcome could be. It isn’t the first time that we have had healing romances in a Kdrama not to mention the backdrop being at a psychiatric hospital and people with mental illness. I was afraid that we would have “love” magically cure everything. I am proud to say that this drama did a really good job in its portrayal and the incorporation of these topics. This wasn’t a drama that glorified mental illnesses or romanticized it, but rather it explored how some mental illnesses you are born with and other can be a product of your environment. The intricacy of this story and they way they wove the tale made it worthwhile to watch the way our main trio evolved throughout these sixteen episodes. This drama may have one of the best story telling I have witnessed in a Kdrama in a long time. The little things always matter and connected so well. After every episode there were so many theories of what could and couldn’t be and I loved that this drama provided me with this because it really has been a long time since a Kdrama has done that for me.

This drama was so beautifully shot and the cinematography and symbolism behind everything was very polished. I was especially fond of the animations for the fairytales that were told and I loved the way they all connected to the story or theme of the episode. I enjoyed that these fairytales were all twisted and dark in some senses because it provided the life lessons that we needed. I will never forget when Moonyoung said she always makes her witches beautiful, as it is so often we see in society that the prettiest/shiniest things are not always good. If I had to pick my favorite tale from the bunch that were told it would be Zombie Boy with a special nod to the story told during the Father and the Two Sisters.

It goes without saying that the acting in this was superb especially that of our three leads. I was able to connect with each of the leads in different ways. I have always talked about how outstanding I have found Seo Yeji to be ever since I saw her in Save Me, it is therefore no surprise that her portrayal of Ko Moon Young was magnificent. Now, I do not know on a personal level what someone with antisocial personality disorder behaves like, but I think she did a good job showing us her interpretation. This is also by far the most attractive Kim Soo Hyun has ever looked to me and I always wanted to cry whenever he did. The person who I have a new found appreciation for though is Oh Jung Se. This is now the second drama I have completed with him and he did a phenomenal job of portraying someone on the autism spectrum. It didn’t feel like a mockery or exaggerated in the least. I want to watch more of him tbqh.

The soundtrack for this drama was sensational. I am not familiar with the curated or distributor, but I do know is that they did great with gathering the voices. I haven’t enjoyed an OST this much since Hotel Del Luna’s which is funny as that is a drama that this drama is always being compared to. The songs amplified the scenes to a level that would not have been achieved otherwise.

I strongly believe that I could go on and on (and I probably will on my podcast) about this drama because it is truly something special. I have always enjoyed found family tales and this drama is no different. Yes, Yeji and Soohyun have AMAZING chemistry, but it was more than that for me. I truly felt like I was going on a healing journey myself. Please don’t miss out on this drama, it is very highly recommended.

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