It's Okay To Not Be Okay Quotes: 35+ Best Dialogues From Seo Yea-ji And Kim Soo-hyun's Netflix K-Drama

‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ isn’t just a drama - it’s a gentle guide to understanding and accepting our emotional selves. Its dialogue reminds us that being flawed or broken doesn’t mean we’re beyond repair.
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Quotes And Dialogues

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Quotes And Dialogues: Some dramas stay with us long after the screen fades to black, and ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ is one of them, which is directed by Park Shin-woo. This beautifully crafted, internationally hit Korean series doesn’t just tell a story; it gently unpacks pain, healing, and the messiness of being human. Released in 2020, starring Kim Soo-hyun and Seo Yea-ji, the show speaks straight to the heart with its poetic and powerful lines. The show is one of the top Korean dramas on Netflix's top 10. Whether you’re struggling with your emotions or simply love deep, meaningful dialogue, the quotes from this drama offer comfort, courage, and clarity when you need it most.

Healing Quotes From ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’

    • “It’s okay to say you’re not okay. It’s okay to take a break.”
    • "Sometimes you need to let go of the people you love, not because you want to, but because it’s the only way to help them."
    • "The greatest love you can give is the love you give yourself."
    • “Even when the world feels cold, there’s always warmth in the people you love.”
    • “Some things can’t be torn apart no matter how hard you try to do so. That is why obsession is noble and beautiful.”
    • “Stop pretending like it does not hurt. Stop pretending like you are okay.”

  • “Close your eyes when you can’t control yourself. Cross your arms like this and take turns tapping each shoulder like this. This will help calm you down.”
  • “Do you think I stay quiet because I enjoy getting hurt? I’m not going to hold it in anymore. I’m done doing that!”
  • “He loves her a lot. Sometimes, that’s why you must let someone go.”
  • “If living is hard enough to die, running away is the most comfortable.”

Quotes/ Dialogues From ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’

  • "It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to cry. You’re not weak for feeling."
  • "I want to stop running away. I want to stop hiding from my own feelings."
  • “You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be yourself.”
  • "The most important thing is that you know you're not alone."
Quotes Dialogues From ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’
  • "Even if we are scared, it doesn’t mean we are broken."
  • "You don’t need to fight all the time. You can rest, you can heal, and you can love."
  • “We go hand in hand. Like a bomb and it’s safety pin. I’m volatile, you’re patient.”
  • “Who cares about destiny? If someone shows up when you need them, you call that destiny.”
  • “The one who neglects and turns a blind eye to the abuse is worse than the abuser.”

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‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ Quotes/ Dialogues About Life

    • “A fairy tale isn’t a hallucinogen that gives us hopes and dreams. It’s a stimulant that makes us face reality. The moment you realise that and accept your reality, everybody (will) be happy.”
    • “A trauma should be faced head-on like this instead of trying to soothe it from behind.”
    • “If you take a family photo, you become a family.”
    • “Do not look up at the stars in the beautiful night sky. Look down at your feet that are stuck in a filthy sewer. The moment you realise and accept your reality, let’s be happy.”

  • “You don’t need to try so hard. Just relax and be yourself. That’s the real Moon.”
  • “If you cannot erase it, you just need to cover it with something better.”
  • “People are all hypocrites. We all live with a lot of hatred, but we act like that is not the case. After all, who is not flawless.”
  • “I am done with being someone who is needed by others.”
  • “I do not want Moon Young to suffer like this. So I hope she never finds out about this. I do not want her to be hurt. I do not want her to ever care about other people’s feelings.”

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Heart-Touching Quotes From ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’

    • “It’s better to kiss than to fight.”
    • “Be polite. If you are polite, you will not get scolded as much.”
    • “You can never go out once you are trapped in the past because you cannot even see the door.”
    • “Being busy isn’t a bad thing.”

  • “Being together torments you. But if you break up, it’s be equally painful. If both opinions feel like death, wouldn’t it be better to suffer together?”
  • “Please count at least one to three before you do anything impulsive.”
  • “You shouldn’t be embarrassed about being sad.”
  • “Is being different something to be afraid of?”
  • The quotes above continue to support fans in times of doubt, making this series more than entertainment.

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