Shao's voice has an airy, "next-door" quality that makes the song feel intimate. The production is clean, using a steady beat and melodic piano that doesn't overpower the lyrics. While not a "power ballad" in the traditional sense, its impact comes from its sincerity and how well it fits the "coming-of-age" romance vibe of the drama.
The confusion and gradual growth involved in learning how to truly care for another person. The Review Shao's voice has an airy, "next-door" quality that
Ivy Shao delivers a performance that leans into her strengths—emotional clarity and a soft, conversational vocal style. Unlike more aggressive tracks in the Sweet Combat OST, "How to Love" is stripped back, mirroring the internal hesitations of the show's main characters, Fang Yu and Ming Tian. The confusion and gradual growth involved in learning
The lyrics, such as "making a cup of black coffee while thinking about you," paint a relatable picture of romantic ambiguity. The song explores the metaphor of a "proud hedgehog"—someone who keeps their guards up even when they want to be close—which perfectly encapsulates Fang Yu's character development in the series. The lyrics, such as "making a cup of
"How to Love" (怎样去爱) by Ivy Shao is a standout insert song from the 2018 Chinese drama Sweet Combat . It serves as a gentle, emotional anchor for the series' high-energy boxing theme, focusing on the vulnerability found in new relationships. Artist: Ivy Shao (邵雨薇) Genre: Mandopop Ballad