Masculinity in Southeast Asia was once measured by silence and stoicism. To endure and keep the heart at a distance.

VMAN Southeast Asia Volume 04: The Modern Masculinity Issue traces how those codes are being unlearned. Masculinity today is fluid and expansive. It is strength in softness, presence without performance, and pride that moves with purpose.

At its center is Apo Nattawin, an actor and trailblazer whose elegance and conviction redefine what it means to be seen and celebrated as a man today.

His vision has become emblematic of a generation reshaping manhood across Thailand and beyond.