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Smile After Tears

Smile After Tears
★ 6.9/10•2026•15•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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After a tragic accident tears them apart, a cheerful student finds healing and unexpected love through the boy who stayed beside him.

Chiang Ping-chen · Director

Ann Lu · Director

梨馡 · Writer

Xiao Yiwei · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageZH
First Air DateMay 20, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E125m

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.

May 20, 2026

Episode 2 - Episode 2E225m

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.

May 20, 2026

Episode 3 - Episode 3E325m

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.

May 27, 2026

Episode 4 - Episode 4E425m

Episode 4

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

Jun 3, 2026

Episode 5 - Episode 5E526m

Episode 5

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

Jun 10, 2026

Episode 6 - Episode 6E627m

Episode 6

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

Jun 17, 2026

Episode 7 - Episode 7E727m

Episode 7

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

Jun 24, 2026

Episode 8 - Episode 8E827m

Episode 8

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

Jul 1, 2026

Episode 9 - Episode 9E927m

Episode 9

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

Jul 8, 2026

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1025m

Episode 10

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

Jul 15, 2026

Episode 11 - Episode 11E1126m

Episode 11

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

Jul 22, 2026

Episode 12 - Episode 12E1226m

Episode 12

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

Jul 29, 2026

Actors

Dennis Chang

Dennis Chang

Zhang Junjia

Kai

Kai

He Yankai

Brian Cheng

Brian Cheng

Zheng Diaoqin

Eason Zhang

Eason Zhang

Xiao Yuchen

Chen Po-che

Chen Po-che

Du Chengwei

Lin Shu-yun

Lin Shu-yun

Gu Yitong

Ah Ben

Ah Ben

Jun Wei

Lawrence Liu

Lawrence Liu

A Mao

Chou Ling

Chou Ling

Junjia's aunt

Lin Shuai-fu

Lin Shuai-fu

Junjia's uncle

JUN

JUN

Classmate

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