Mark teams up with luxury jeweler Boucheron for Esquire Korea’s November issue, as the magazine celebrates its 30th anniversary

Global idol group NCT’s Mark graced the cover of Esquire Korea’s November issue, produced in collaboration with luxury jeweler Boucheron, as the magazine marks its 30th anniversary.

In the accompanying interview, Mark was asked what his most precious album is, and he replied, “If it’s truly precious, I would say it’s my solo album,” describing his debut solo project The Firstfruit as a life-story across four cities—Toronto, New York, Vancouver, and Seoul.

He added that “the time spent making the album was therapy. Reflecting on who I am and the life I’ve lived brought healing,” and that “the album helped me understand myself better and love myself more.”

Regarding his busy schedule and keeping up with solo work, he said, “If I want to keep writing lyrics, I have to stay in a tense state, and it didn’t hurt either,” noting that although the album contains 13 tracks, many more songs were written that didn’t make the cut.

He also recently appeared on the cooking-variety show “Please Take Care of the Fridge,” delivering a playful, transparent reaction. He said, “I’m not trying to be funny; I just react honestly, and if that came across as humorous, I’m glad,” adding that he never considers himself particularly funny and doesn’t think his appearances on variety shows are about forcing humor.

Mark’s cover on Esquire Korea’s November issue with Boucheron is available in bookstores from October 23, and can also be found on Esquire Korea’s website.