Photo Credits: Esquire Korea Boucheron SM Entertainment

For the November 2025 issue of Esquire Korea, NCT’s Mark Lee fronts a luminous collaboration with French high jewelry maison Boucheron, marking his latest chapter as an ambassador who bridges refined luxury and the vibrant artistry of K-pop. Shot through an opulent yet distinctly modern lens, the pictorial showcases Boucheron’s Vladimir and Quatre collections against the sleek tailoring and avant-garde textures of Korean designers like MÜNN and HANNAH SHIN.​

The visual narrative of the shoot unfolds across a minimalist studio set—a poetic interplay of shadow, reflection, and metallic light designed to honor both Boucheron’s Parisian heritage and Mark’s evolving global presence. One standout frame captures him in a MÜNN Spring/Summer 2026 feather appliqué knit top paired with wide tailored trousers, a composition that merges softness with commanding structure. Another ensemble highlights the Quatre Radiant Edition ring layered with a black leather jacket by HANNAH SHIN, creating a contrast between raw edge and finely cut luxury.​

Mark’s styling reflects a departure from the bright boyish aesthetic of his past editorials; his hair—glossy ash brown and effortlessly tousled—is side-parted with subtle volume, evoking quiet sophistication. Makeup remains light and ethereal: soft shimmering eyelids, sculpted cheek contours, and a matte lip tint that amplifies the play of light on Boucheron’s jeweled surfaces.​

This Esquire x Boucheron collaboration marks more than a brand synergy—it is a continuation of Mark’s ambassadorial narrative following his 2025 appointment as the face of the maison, embodying Boucheron’s philosophy of freedom, self-expression, and timeless innovation. The result is a cover series that defines the duality of modern masculinity: elegance intertwined with creative rebellion, perfectly encapsulated in Mark’s gaze—calm, layered, and defiantly luminous.

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