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.
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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.
Smile After Tears runs for 1 season, created by James Chan. Every episode page keeps the show's order, so you can watch from the pilot to the finale without hunting for the next link. Episodes are bought individually for 1 credit.
Season 1 · 12 episodes
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.
2026-05-20 25mNow playingXiao 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.
2026-05-20 25mDuring band practice, tension rises between Xiao He and Jun-jia. Meanwhile, with Jun-jia’s tutoring, Diao-qin successfully passes his exam.
2026-05-27 25mSearching for Garu ends in heartbreak, inspiring Jun-jia to honor the beloved cat with a heartfelt song.
2026-06-03 25mAfter a concert, Xiao He and Jun-jia share a night beneath the stars as their feelings deepen.
2026-06-10 26mInspired by heartbreak, Jun-jia stops running and finally chooses to face Xiao He’s heartfelt confession.
2026-06-17 27mMusic, an aquarium date, and first memories bring joy before unexpected heartbreak changes everything.
2026-06-24 27mXiao He’s final confession gives Jun-jia strength as Diao-qin quietly helps him heal from deep loss.
2026-07-01 27mLiving with Diao-qin, Jun-jia finds comfort as their shared past slowly comes to light together.
2026-07-08 27mStruggling to finish Xiao He’s last song, Jun-jia begins healing with Diao-qin steadfastly beside him.
2026-07-15 25mJun-jia completes Xiao He’s final song as BACKSPACE advances and a life-changing music dream awaits him.
2026-07-22 26mAs Jun-jia vanishes before the competition, a desperate search begins while Xiao He appears once more.
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Smile After Tears has 1 season on Cineby, with 12 episodes in total. Start with season 1 below.
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