First Episode of Kim Soo Hyun's Drama 'IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY' Achieves High Ratings

Kapanlagi.com - The romantic drama 'IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY', which premiered on tvN on Saturday (20/06), has shown promising beginnings. According to Nielsen Korea data, the first episode of this new drama starring Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji achieved a national average rating of 6.1 percent, with a peak of 7.0 percent.

'IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY' has successfully taken the first place for shows in the same time slot on all cable channels, including public broadcasting networks. This drama is popular among viewers aged 20 to 49, contributing an average rating of 4.3 percent and a peak of 5.1 percent. 'IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY' has also become a favorite show among female viewers in their forties, contributing 10.6 percent for its premiere.

1. Chemistry Kim Soo Hyun - Seo Ye Ji

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This highly rated premiere was achieved thanks to the combination of visual and acting abilities displayed by the two main actors of IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY, Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji. Moreover, many people missed Kim Soo Hyun's appearance after a long time.

Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Ji also successfully captivate viewers with their character chemistry, where a healthcare worker in a psychiatric ward and a children's book writer suffering from antisocial personality disorder meet.

2. Can't Wait to Watch the Continuation

According to Koreaboo, the story of this "moon-moon" couple makes viewers impatient to watch the next episode. They are looking forward to moments of togetherness and the continuation of this couple's relationship.

"I just watched the first episode, it's really good... Where's the next episode! Waiting is tough!"

"This drama is really interesting. Kim Soo Hyun's acting is fiery and Seo Ye Ji is super beautiful."

"Seriously, this first episode is really good. Finally, I have something to watch again!"

"I'm not a big fan of Korean dramas, but this one got me hooked. I really like Seo Ye Ji! Her chemistry with Kim Soo Hyun is amazing. I can't wait to watch the continuation."

"I really like the male and female lead actors."

3. Snippet of Episode Two

Take a peek at a snippet of the second episode of the drama IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY here:

(kor/rsp)