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.
Episodes
Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
During band practice, tension rises between Xiao He and Jun-jia. Meanwhile, with Jun-jia’s tutoring, Diao-qin successfully passes his exam.
Episode 4
Searching for Garu ends in heartbreak, inspiring Jun-jia to honor the beloved cat with a heartfelt song.
Episode 5
After a concert, Xiao He and Jun-jia share a night beneath the stars as their feelings deepen.
Episode 6
Inspired by heartbreak, Jun-jia stops running and finally chooses to face Xiao He’s heartfelt confession.
Episode 7
Music, an aquarium date, and first memories bring joy before unexpected heartbreak changes everything.
Episode 8
Xiao He’s final confession gives Jun-jia strength as Diao-qin quietly helps him heal from deep loss.
Episode 9
Living with Diao-qin, Jun-jia finds comfort as their shared past slowly comes to light together.
Episode 10
Struggling to finish Xiao He’s last song, Jun-jia begins healing with Diao-qin steadfastly beside him.
Episode 11
Jun-jia completes Xiao He’s final song as BACKSPACE advances and a life-changing music dream awaits him.
Episode 12
As Jun-jia vanishes before the competition, a desperate search begins while Xiao He appears once more.