Season 1
2026 · 12 episodes · 5h 11m in all
After losing the boy he loved, a grieving student slowly opens his heart to someone who has always cared for him from afar.

Episodes

1. Episode 1
20 May 2026 · 25 min
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
20 May 2026 · 25 min
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
27 May 2026 · 25 min
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
3 Jun 2026 · 25 min
Searching for Garu ends in heartbreak, inspiring Jun-jia to honor the beloved cat with a heartfelt song.

5. Episode 5
10 Jun 2026 · 26 min
After a concert, Xiao He and Jun-jia share a night beneath the stars as their feelings deepen.

6. Episode 6
17 Jun 2026 · 27 min
Inspired by heartbreak, Jun-jia stops running and finally chooses to face Xiao He’s heartfelt confession.

7. Episode 7
24 Jun 2026 · 27 min
Music, an aquarium date, and first memories bring joy before unexpected heartbreak changes everything.

8. Episode 8
1 Jul 2026 · 27 min
Xiao He’s final confession gives Jun-jia strength as Diao-qin quietly helps him heal from deep loss.

9. Episode 9
8 Jul 2026 · 27 min
Living with Diao-qin, Jun-jia finds comfort as their shared past slowly comes to light together.

10. Episode 10
15 Jul 2026 · 25 min
Struggling to finish Xiao He’s last song, Jun-jia begins healing with Diao-qin steadfastly beside him.

11. Episode 11
22 Jul 2026 · 26 min
Jun-jia completes Xiao He’s final song as BACKSPACE advances and a life-changing music dream awaits him.

12. Episode 12
29 Jul 2026 · 26 min
As Jun-jia vanishes before the competition, a desperate search begins while Xiao He appears once more.
Smile After Tears Season 1: quick answers
How many episodes are in Smile After Tears Season 1?
Season 1 of Smile After Tears has 12 episodes, about 5 hours in total.
When did Smile After Tears Season 1 come out?
Season 1 premiered on 20 May 2026.