Smile After Tears - Season 1

First aired: 5/20/2026 12 episodes

After losing the boy he loved, a grieving student slowly opens his heart to someone who has always cared for him from afar.

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Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 5/20/2026

Transfer student Jun-jia meets Xiao He, the lead singer of the pop music club, at the club fair. Hoping to get closer to him, Jun-jia decides to sign up for the club.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 5/20/2026

Xiao He invites Jun-jia to join the band as their guitarist, and the two grow closer through practice. Meanwhile, Jun-jia also becomes Diao-qin’s English tutor.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 5/27/2026

During band practice, tension rises between Xiao He and Jun-jia. Meanwhile, with Jun-jia’s tutoring, Diao-qin successfully passes his exam.

4. Episode 4

Aired: 6/3/2026

Searching for Garu ends in heartbreak, inspiring Jun-jia to honor the beloved cat with a heartfelt song.

5. Episode 5

Aired: 6/10/2026

After a concert, Xiao He and Jun-jia share a night beneath the stars as their feelings deepen.

6. Episode 6

Aired: 6/17/2026

Inspired by heartbreak, Jun-jia stops running and finally chooses to face Xiao He’s heartfelt confession.

7. Episode 7

Aired: 6/24/2026

Music, an aquarium date, and first memories bring joy before unexpected heartbreak changes everything.

8. Episode 8

Aired: 7/1/2026

Xiao He’s final confession gives Jun-jia strength as Diao-qin quietly helps him heal from deep loss.

9. Episode 9

Aired: 7/8/2026

Living with Diao-qin, Jun-jia finds comfort as their shared past slowly comes to light together.

10. Episode 10

Aired: 7/15/2026

Struggling to finish Xiao He’s last song, Jun-jia begins healing with Diao-qin steadfastly beside him.

11. Episode 11

Aired: 7/22/2026

Jun-jia completes Xiao He’s final song as BACKSPACE advances and a life-changing music dream awaits him.

12. Episode 12

Aired: 7/29/2026

As Jun-jia vanishes before the competition, a desperate search begins while Xiao He appears once more.