Smile After Tears

Episode 1

May 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.

Episode 2

May 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.

Episode 3

May 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.

Episode 4

Jun 3, 2026

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

Episode 5

Jun 10, 2026

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

Episode 6

Jun 17, 2026

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

Episode 7

Jun 24, 2026

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

Episode 8

Jul 1, 2026

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

Episode 9

Jul 8, 2026

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

Episode 10

Jul 15, 2026

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

Episode 11

Jul 22, 2026

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

Episode 12

Jul 29, 2026

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