The Chinese branch of ELLE has unveiled the first issue of its 2024 edition, featuring VCT CN and its players as they prepare for the league’s inaugural season.
CHINA – ELLE MEN FRESH CHINA (新青年) has unveiled the cover of its initial 2024 issue featuring five VCT CN players: Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang (郑永康), Chang “BerLIN” Po-lin (張柏霖), Wang “whzy” Haozhe (王昊哲), Han “Abo” Bohao (韩博皓), and Song “FengF” Xuefeng (宋学峰).
“New year, new chapter. As we find ourselves amidst the “digital wave,” we delve into the discussions on new-season trends, reflecting on the fervor ignited by esports in China throughout the vibrant year of 2023. VALORANT Esports has garnered countless fans within the Z generation, as the VALORANT Champions Tour CN League (VCT CN) kicks off. On this occasion, we have the pleasure of inviting five players from VALORANT Esports to unravel the captivating allure of esports and why it has become a magnet for the younger generation.”
“When it comes to VCT CN, the aspirations and expectations of ZmjjKK, FengF, BerLIN, Abo, and whzy are as follows: “I want to be on top of the world and let the spotlight shine on me,” “Get that ticket to the World Championship,” “Hoping to overcome the toughest challenges and be a true player in my eyes,” “The goal is to win the championship and every World Championship,” “Secure the championship, and never miss a single World Championship.”
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ELLE MEN FRESH (新青年) is the magazine for China’s youth under the ELLE brand, published by Hearst China. It has been dedicated to spotlighting young talents in the entertainment and fashion sectors since 2019. The first issue of 2024, featuring VCT CN, is currently available for purchase in the country at a price of 30 CNY (~US$4.17).
- Produced & Supervised by: Yvonne Zhang
- Photography: Xu Xiaowei
- Editing: Cherry Che
- Fashion Styling: Zoey Zou
- Set Design: 悬山
- Makeup: Naomi, Ke Hong
- Hairstyling: Ian Yu (SALSA STUDIO), Alco
- Interview & Writing: Zhou Sisi
- Styling Assistant: JUJU, Zhao Xiner
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Cover photo courtesy of ELLE MEN CHINA
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