Its Okay Thats Love Season 1 (Complete) | Korean Drama

A novelist with OCD and a psychiatrist with commitment issues clash, heal, and fall in love.

Review

It’s Okay, That’s Love Season 1 is a standout 16-episode K-drama that blends romance, comedy, and raw mental health exploration with a finesse rare for its time. Jo In-sung stars as Jang Jae-yeol, a bestselling mystery author and radio DJ whose playful arrogance masks obsessive-compulsive disorder rooted in childhood trauma. Gong Hyo-jin’s Ji Hae-soo, a sharp-tongued psychiatrist, battles her own fears of intimacy, shaped by her mother’s infidelity. Their initial sparring on a talk show evolves into a deep, messy romance as they become housemates—alongside Sung Dong-il’s wise Dr. Jo and Lee Kwang-soo’s quirky Park Soo-kwang—unraveling each other’s wounds.

The show’s strength lies in its unflinching look at mental illness: Jae-yeol’s schizophrenia reveal and Hae-soo’s support hit hard, never shying from the stigma or struggle. Performances dazzle—Jo and Gong’s chemistry is electric, while EXO’s D.O. (Do Kyung-soo) surprises as a hallucinated teen. Production shines with cozy sets and a killer OST, though pacing dips mid-series, and some side plots (like Hae-soo’s ex) feel forced. Posts on X praise its mental health nuance, and its 8.3 IMDb score reflects its impact. It’s a groundbreaking, heartfelt ride—flawed but unforgettable.