Have you seen the Korean drama It’s Okay Not To Be Okay? The Philippines recently released its own adaptation with a contextualized animation akin to the original. It was entirely made by locals under the animation studio, Puppeteer Studios. Watch the clip below to see how they recreated the animation from the original and added a Filipino touch.
Puppeteer Studios was pioneered by award-winning local artists, creating art and cinematics for films, AAA games, TV series, and commercials. The group prides itself on creating a space where creatives from different fields come together to collaborate on unique pieces of art. Some of their clients include LEGO, Warner Bros. and now Netflix.
If you haven’t watched the original series, It’s Okay Not To Be Okay starts with a 3D claymation introduction, foreshadowing the events and twists that the series will have. The animation is narrated by the main male protagonist, while the scenes depict various characters and places that evoke an eerie sense of wonder.
Striking details in the Philippine version of the animation include a traditional Spanish-inspired house in the middle of the forest, traditional Filipino casual wear, childhood games, and even Spanish-era cobblestone streets. All in all, the production team made sure to differentiate this adaptation with the original while keeping the integrity of the storytelling.
Forty-five artists collaborated to bring the intro animation to life, so it really is an amazing feat that highlights local talent.
What did you think of the Filipino version of the animated intro for It’s Okay Not To Be Okay? Tell us in the comments!