Sweet Combat

Sweet Combat

Company type	Television series
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	2018 (2018)
Headquarters	China
Products	Television drama

Sweet Combat () is a Chinese drama series from 2018 featuring Lu Han and Guan Xiaotong in the lead roles. The show is adapted from the Korean webtoon Girls of the Wild's and was broadcast on Hunan TV between July 23 and August 13, 2018.

Synopsis

Ming Tian, who shoulders the responsibility of caring for his younger siblings in the absence of their parents, enrolls at Zheng Ze University, a sports-focused institution renowned for its generous scholarships. Despite lacking athletic experience, he gains admission and encounters Fang Yu, the daughter of a powerful business empire who chooses to pursue mixed martial arts over inheriting the family company. As Zheng Ze’s reigning MMA champion, Fang Yu is assigned to coach Ming Tian. Through rigorous training and mutual support from their circle of friends, Ming Tian develops his athletic skills, and a romantic bond forms between the two.

Cast

Actor	Character	Description
Lu Han	Ming Tian (明天)	A diligent student originally from Macau who secures a scholarship to Zheng Ze University. Trained by his late father, a professional boxer, Ming Tian conceals his personal hardships while caring for his siblings. Initially at odds with Fang Yu due to contrasting backgrounds, they gradually build a connection through shared challenges and training. He overcomes bullying from his former high school rival Ma Yichen and confronts threats posed by Fang Yu’s suitor Wang Shiwei. After sustaining injuries in a fight with Wu Ji that leaves him comatose, Ming Tian recovers with Fang Yu’s assistance and ultimately becomes captain of the boxing team.
Guan Xiaotong	Fang Yu (方宇)	Heiress to a large conglomerate who defies her family’s expectations by becoming Zheng Ze University’s MMA champion. Raised in a strict environment, she initially clashes with Ming Tian but gradually develops romantic feelings for him. Their relationship faces opposition from her grandfather and arranged suitor Wang Shiwei. Following a defeat by Wu Ji and supporting Ming Tian during his coma, she studies abroad before returning to reunite with him after uncovering her grandfather’s interference.
Pei Zitian	Sun Hao (孙浩)	A street fighter and the university’s second male student; works at his mother’s food stall while supporting friends such as Ming Tian and Song Xiaomi. After losing initial romantic interest in Fang Yu, he begins dating Xiaomi. Eventually marries Cheng Yanan following their parents’ marriage.
Ivy Shao	Song Xiaomi (宋小米)	Cheerful president of Zheng Ze’s Taekwondo club who harbors affection for Ming Tian. She aids in his training and helps reveal the truth behind Ji Gang’s death, which clears Ming Tian’s father’s name. Accepting Ming Tian’s wish to remain friends, she starts dating Sun Hao.
Zhao Yue	Luo GuanYan (骆冠言)	Leader of Zhiying University’s Boxing club and advocate for sportsmanship; develops feelings for Cheng Yanan and supports Ming Tian against bullying incidents. Transfers to Zheng Ze after a time skip and openly dates Cheng Yanan.
Li Mengmeng	Cheng Yanan (程亚楠)	Tomboyish head of Zheng Ze’s boxing club and close ally of Fang Yu; serves as one of Ming Tian’s trainers while managing complex relationships involving Song Xiaomi and Luo GuanYan. Arranges her parents’ marriage to Sun Hao’s mother, becoming Sun Hao’s stepsister after the time jump.
Bu Kang	Ma Yichen	Former high school bully targeting Ming Tian who reforms through training under Luo GuanYan’s guidance; assists in locating Ming Tian during a kidnapping incident and becomes the boxing team’s third captain after the time skip.
He Meixuan	He Xiaofeng	Vice-president of Zhiying University’s boxing club; has a rivalry with Fang Yu over Luo GuanYan's affections; serves as second boxing captain before passing leadership to Ma Yichen.
Wang Jia	Wang Shiwei	Wealthy heir chosen as Fang Yu's arranged fiancé; opposes her relationship with Ming Tian through bullying; arrested following involvement in Ming Tian's kidnapping case.
TNT Ding Chengxin	Fang Zhou	Younger brother of Fang Yu and CEO of Fang Incorporation; supports his sister against their grandfather's control and exposes insurance fraud aimed at undermining Ming Tian's family; advocates for Fang Yu's freedom in her romantic choices.
Zhang Wan'er	Ming Zhu	Sister of Ming Tian who deeply cares for him and supports his relationships with both Fang Yu and Song Xiaomi.
Xu Wailuo	Ming Lang	Younger brother of Ming Tian; protective sibling encouraging martial arts training despite initial restrictions imposed by Ming Tian.
Tien Niu	Hao Ma	Single mother operating a food stall; provides support to Sun Hao, Ming Tian, and their friends; offers shelter during crises and later marries Cheng Yanan's father, becoming stepmother to Sun Hao.
Guan Zhaoceng	Principal	Headmaster of Zheng Ze University who encourages student participation in sports; supports Ming Tian through various challenges before leaving to teach abroad after his recovery period.
Wei Zhongkai	Director	Department leader at Zheng Ze focused on fostering student development and role modeling; instrumental in admitting male students to balance education; maintains a friendly rivalry with Zhiying University's principal.
Zhang Shuangli	Fang Shuo	Fang Yu's authoritarian grandfather prioritizing company interests over personal freedom; employs aggressive measures against Ming Tian but eventually acknowledges the damage caused after past conspiracies are revealed.
Yi Shaode	Cheng Dafu	Owner of a boxing gym and father to Cheng Yanan; mentor to Luo GuanYan and former apprentice alongside Ming Tian's father; teaches the crucial Death Strike technique used in key fights; marries Hao Ma after forming a genuine relationship.
Yang Xiaotong	Zhang Chunhua	Former university champion serving as rule enforcer and counselor; leads charity efforts during Ming Tian's coma recovery; provides guidance on interpersonal relationships among main characters.

Production

The production team brought on former Chinese taekwondo athlete Chen Zhong to serve as a consultant. Shooting occurred in Shenchuan and Macau between June and September 2017.