Smile After Tears (2026)

Name: Smile After Tears
Rating: 6.8

Rating: 6.8

Synopsis

After a tragic accident tears them apart, a cheerful student finds healing and unexpected love through the boy who stayed beside him.

First Air Date: 2026-05-20

Last Air Date: 2026-07-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: James Chan

Networks: GagaOOLala, Hami Video

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Top Cast

Dennis Chang as Zhang Junjia
Kai as He Yankai
Brian Cheng as Zheng Diaoqin
Eason Zhang as Xiao Yuchen
Chen Po-che as Du Chengwei
Lin Shu-yun as Gu Yitong
Ah Ben as Jun Wei
Lawrence Liu as A Mao
Chou Ling as Junjia's aunt
Lin Shuai-fu as Junjia's uncle

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

After losing the boy he loved, a grieving student slowly opens his heart to someone who has always cared for him from afar.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2026-05-20)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2026-05-20)

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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2026-05-27)

During band practice, tension rises between Xiao He and Jun-jia. Meanwhile, with Jun-jia’s tutoring, Diao-qin successfully passes his exam.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2026-06-03)

Searching for Garu ends in heartbreak, inspiring Jun-jia to honor the beloved cat with a heartfelt song.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2026-06-10)

After a concert, Xiao He and Jun-jia share a night beneath the stars as their feelings deepen.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2026-06-17)

Inspired by heartbreak, Jun-jia stops running and finally chooses to face Xiao He’s heartfelt confession.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2026-06-24)

Music, an aquarium date, and first memories bring joy before unexpected heartbreak changes everything.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2026-07-01)

Xiao He’s final confession gives Jun-jia strength as Diao-qin quietly helps him heal from deep loss.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2026-07-08)

Living with Diao-qin, Jun-jia finds comfort as their shared past slowly comes to light together.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2026-07-15)

Struggling to finish Xiao He’s last song, Jun-jia begins healing with Diao-qin steadfastly beside him.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2026-07-22)

Jun-jia completes Xiao He’s final song as BACKSPACE advances and a life-changing music dream awaits him.
Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2026-07-29)

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