Smile After Tears (2026–present)

TV ShowOn airGagaOOLalaMusic, Romance1 season, 12 episodes
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Plot

Optimistic and cheerful transfer student Zhang Jun-jia has always used his smile to get through everything—until he meets He Yan-kai(Xiao He). Xiao He is the dazzling lead singer of a band: aloof, stubborn, and born with a heart condition, yet he refuses to let anyone pity him. Through music, the two boys find their way to each other, and an unspoken attraction quietly begins to grow—until a sudden accident forces them apart. Jun-jia falls into endless longing and grief, until he realizes that Diao-qin, a member of the basketball team, has always been quietly watching over him, appearing whenever he needs someone most. Will fate smile on Jun-jia once more?

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Season0112Episodes2026Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Smile After Tears S01E01Episode 1May 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 decide
  2. S01E02Smile After Tears S01E02Episode 2May 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-
  3. S01E03Smile After Tears S01E03Episode 3May 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.
  4. S01E04Smile After Tears S01E04Episode 4June 3, 2026—Searching for Garu ends in heartbreak, inspiring Jun-jia to honor the beloved cat with a heartfelt song.
  5. S01E05Smile After Tears S01E05Episode 5June 10, 2026—After a concert, Xiao He and Jun-jia share a night beneath the stars as their feelings deepen.
  6. S01E06Smile After Tears S01E06Episode 6June 17, 2026—Inspired by heartbreak, Jun-jia stops running and finally chooses to face Xiao He’s heartfelt confession.
  7. S01E07Smile After Tears S01E07Episode 7June 24, 2026—Music, an aquarium date, and first memories bring joy before unexpected heartbreak changes everything.
  8. S01E08Smile After Tears S01E08Episode 8July 1, 2026—Xiao He’s final confession gives Jun-jia strength as Diao-qin quietly helps him heal from deep loss.
  9. S01E09Smile After Tears S01E09Episode 9July 8, 2026—Living with Diao-qin, Jun-jia finds comfort as their shared past slowly comes to light together.
  10. S01E10Smile After Tears S01E10Episode 10July 15, 2026—Struggling to finish Xiao He’s last song, Jun-jia begins healing with Diao-qin steadfastly beside him.
  11. S01E11Smile After Tears S01E11Episode 11July 22, 2026—Jun-jia completes Xiao He’s final song as BACKSPACE advances and a life-changing music dream awaits him.
  12. S01E12Smile After Tears S01E12Episode 12July 29, 2026—As Jun-jia vanishes before the competition, a desperate search begins while Xiao He appears once more.

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Castfull cast & details

Dennis ChangDennis ChangZhang JunjiaKaiKaiHe YankaiBrian ChengBrian ChengZheng DiaoqinEason ZhangEason ZhangXiao YuchenChen Po-cheChen Po-cheDu ChengweiLin Shu-yunLin Shu-yunGu YitongAh BenAh BenJun WeiLawrence LiuLawrence LiuA Mao

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