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Smile After Tears

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 7. Episode 7

    24 Jun 2026 · 27 min

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

  8. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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