Smile After Tears — Season 1
After losing the boy he loved, a grieving student slowly opens his heart to someone who has always cared for him from afar.
01 Episode 1
May 20, 202625m
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.
02 Episode 2
May 20, 202625m
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.
03 Episode 3
May 27, 202625m
During band practice, tension rises between Xiao He and Jun-jia. Meanwhile, with Jun-jia’s tutoring, Diao-qin successfully passes his exam.
04 Episode 4
Jun 3, 202625m
Searching for Garu ends in heartbreak, inspiring Jun-jia to honor the beloved cat with a heartfelt song.
05 Episode 5
Jun 10, 202626m
After a concert, Xiao He and Jun-jia share a night beneath the stars as their feelings deepen.
06 Episode 6
Jun 17, 202627m
Inspired by heartbreak, Jun-jia stops running and finally chooses to face Xiao He’s heartfelt confession.
07 Episode 7
Jun 24, 202627m
Music, an aquarium date, and first memories bring joy before unexpected heartbreak changes everything.
08 Episode 8
Jul 1, 202627m
Xiao He’s final confession gives Jun-jia strength as Diao-qin quietly helps him heal from deep loss.
09 Episode 9
Jul 8, 202627m
Living with Diao-qin, Jun-jia finds comfort as their shared past slowly comes to light together.
10 Episode 10
Jul 15, 202625m
Struggling to finish Xiao He’s last song, Jun-jia begins healing with Diao-qin steadfastly beside him.
11 Episode 11
Jul 22, 202626m
Jun-jia completes Xiao He’s final song as BACKSPACE advances and a life-changing music dream awaits him.
12 Episode 12
Jul 29, 202626m
As Jun-jia vanishes before the competition, a desperate search begins while Xiao He appears once more.