CJ ENM’s "It’s Okay to Not Be Okay" to have a Filipino Remake

CJ ENM’s romantic drama series "It’s Okay Not to Be Okay" is being adapted into a Filipino version by ABS-CBN Studios. The local remake is set to premiere soon, bringing with it the same emotional depth and compelling storytelling that made the original a worldwide hit. To be launched under the same title as the original Korean drama, fans of the series are already expressing excitement and curiosity about the local adaptation, eager to see how the beloved characters and narrative will be reimagined.

Lourdes de Guzman, Business Unit Head for Star Creatives, expressed excitement about the remake: “ABS-CBN is committed to its mission of serving audiences with world-class entertainment with a distinctly Filipino brand of storytelling. We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to retell and reimagine the much-loved drama series 'It’s Okay Not to Be Okay.' We believe its story of love and resilience in overcoming great emotional and mental struggles is very relevant to today’s times.”

Sebastian Kim, the VP of the International Business Department at CJ ENM, also added: “At CJ ENM, we are deeply committed to bringing our stories across borders through meaningful global partnerships. We’re thrilled to see 'It’s Okay Not to Be Okay' reimagined by ABS-CBN for Filipino audiences. Format adaptations like this are a powerful way to introduce our content to new viewers, while celebrating the universal themes that connect us all. Moving forward, we aim to reach even more global audiences and make CJ ENM stories a familiar part of everyday entertainment around the world.”

Originally produced by Korea’s leading scripted TV studio, Studio Dragon, the Korean series stood out for its unconventional love story between an antisocial children’s book author and a selfless psychiatric ward caretaker. Its unique concept, rich character dynamics, and groundbreaking visuals—such as animated sequences—earned it widespread critical acclaim. It was named one of the Best International Shows of 2020 by The New York Times and was nominated for Best TV Movie or Mini-Series at the 2021 International Emmy Awards.