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 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 are Apo Nattawin and Mile Phakphum, two of Thailand’s most resonant voices in a generation reshaping how manhood is seen both in the region and on the world stage.

Pre-order the Modern Masculinity issue featuring Apo and Mile until September 14, 2025