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  • Comment: The present version's sourcing is nearly identical to the revision that was previously declined. We need sources that aren't short blurbs, press releases, rumors, or interviews. Some of the sources do seem to meet the WP:Golden Rule requirements, but the article needs to be pared down to remove the non-value-added sources. Also, getting a draft approved about a TV show that's unreleased is a pretty high hurdle; it would be best to wait until its release, when better sources should be available. ~Anachronist (talk) 04:21, 28 June 2025 (UTC)
  • Comment: Perhaps resubmit after release/more sigcov. GoldRomean (talk) 20:49, 14 May 2025 (UTC)


It's Okay to Not Be Okay
GenreBlack comedy
Romantic comedy
Psychological drama
Based onIt's Okay to Not Be Okay
by Jo Yong
Written byMary Pearl Urtola
Directed byMae Cruz-Alviar
Raymond Ocampo
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
Production
Production locations
Production companyStar Creatives
Original release
NetworkKapamilya Channel[a]
Related
It's Okay to Not Be Okay (South Korea)

It's Okay to Not Be Okay is an upcoming Philippine romantic comedy television series based on the 2020 South Korean television drama series of the same name. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar and Raymond Ocampo, it stars Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia, and Carlo Aquino. It is set to premiere on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block on July 21, 2025.[1]

Premise

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Mia, a woman diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder gets romantically involved with PatPat, a psych ward caretaker, who has dedicated his life to taking care of his autistic older brother MatMat.[2]

Cast and characters

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Anne Curtis
Joshua Garcia
Carlo Aquino
Main cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Episodes

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No.TitleTV titleOriginal air date[b]
1"Once Upon a Same Day"TBAJuly 21, 2025 (2025-07-21)
2"Destiny Finds Us"TBAJuly 22, 2025 (2025-07-22)
3"Shared Past"TBAJuly 23, 2025 (2025-07-23)

Production

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Development

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On December 13, 2023, the series was announced as part of ABS-CBN's 2024 programming line-up.[4]

Business Unit Head for Star Creatives Lourdes de Guzman expressed excitement stating:

"We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to retell and reimagine the much-loved drama series It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. We believe its story of love and resilience in overcoming great emotional and mental struggles is very relevant to today’s times."[5]

Vice President of the International Business Department at CJ ENM Sebastian Kim added:

"We’re thrilled to see It’s Okay to Not 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."[6]

A media conference was held on May 17, 2024.[7] This is the Filipino adaptation of It's Okay to Not Be Okay produced by Star Creatives.

Casting

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Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil were initially reported to cast in the lead roles, but both declined the offer.[8][9][10] Instead, Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia, and Carlo Aquino were announced for its lead roles.[4] Joining alongside are Rio Locsin, Edgar Mortiz, Michael de Mesa, Maricel Laxa, Agot Isidro, Enchong Dee, Kaori Oinuma, Bodjie Pascua, Ana Abad Santos, Sharmaine Suarez, Xyriel Manabat, Louise Abuel, Francis Magundayao, Alora Sasam, Alyssa Muhlach, Bianca De Vera, Aljon Mendoza, and Mark Oblea.[3]

Filming

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Principal photography commenced on July 2024 in Iloilo and the Negros provinces.[11][12] Filming wrapped on April 24, 2025.[13]

Marketing

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The first teaser for the series was revealed on December 10, 2024.[2] The official poster was revealed on June 26, 2025.[14] The official trailer has been released on June 27, 2025 on all social media platforms.[15]

Release

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The series was first released on Netflix on July 18, 2025, and on iWant on the following day.[16][3] It will premiere on Kapamilya Channel and other sister networks on July 21, 2025.[3]

Notes

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  1. ^ First released on Netflix that marketed as "advanced screening". It will air on its primary network Kapamilya Channel as well as other affiliate channels and platforms.
  2. ^ iWant shows two episodes first in advance before it broadcasts on TV while Netflix shows three episodes in advance.

References

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  1. ^ Purnell, Kristofer (May 18, 2024). "ABS-CBN, Netflix to collaborate on 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' Philippine adaptation". Philstar Global.
  2. ^ a b "Sneak Peek: PH Adaptation of 'It's Okay Not To Be Okay' Teaser Out Now". Gen-Z Magazine Philippines. December 13, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "Meet the cast of the Filipino 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay'". SunStar Publishing Inc. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Davao Digital, Sun Star (December 29, 2023). "ABS-CBN releases 2024 offerings". SunStar.
  5. ^ "CJ ENM's It's Okay to Not Be Okay gets Filipino Remake". www.prensario.net (in Spanish). May 28, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  6. ^ "CJ ENM's It's Okay to Not Be Okay gets Filipino Remake". www.prensario.net (in Spanish). May 28, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  7. ^ "'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' PH Remake Draws Mixed Reactions". Cosmopolitan Philippines (in English and Tagalog). May 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Lazaro, Cass (February 3, 2022). "Omo! Liza Soberano And Enrique Gil Are Rumored To Star In The PH Adaptation Of 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay'". Cosmo.ph. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  9. ^ Cruz, James Patrick (March 2, 2023). "Liza Soberano offered to star in 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' local adaptation". Interaksyon. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  10. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (March 3, 2023). "Ogie Diaz reveals Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil turn down 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' remake". Philstar Global. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  11. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (August 1, 2024). "'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' adaptation starring Anne Curtis starts filming". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  12. ^ "Anne, spotted sa Bacolod, nag-shoot na ng It's Ok to Not Be Okay!". Remate (in Tagalog). October 16, 2024.
  13. ^ Pasajol, Anne (April 25, 2025). "'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' PH remake wraps up filming". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  14. ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (June 26, 2025). "Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia in dreamy state in 'It's Okay to Not be Okay' poster". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  15. ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (June 27, 2025). It's Okay to Not Be Okay PH Official Trailer. Retrieved June 27, 2025 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ Santiago, Camille (June 26, 2025). "Netflix unveils first look at Joshua Garcia, Anne Curtis in 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay'". Philstar Life. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
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Category:ABS-CBN drama series Category:Autism in television Category:Filipino-language television shows Category:Philippine romantic comedy television series Category:Philippine television series based on South Korean television series Category:Television about mental health Category:Television series by Star Creatives Category:Television shows set in the Philippines Category:Upcoming Philippine television series